Saving energy with Instabus KNX/EIB
Well thought-out systems for intelligent building technology offer the greatest potential for energy savings. Here the Gira HomeServer 3 is used with its flexible operating options for monitoring and control of building technology. This enables energy management designed exactly according to the needs of occupants.
Application example: recording and evaluating consumption data
The operating and consumption data for e.g. electricity, water, heating oil and gas are recorded by sensors, continuously stored by the Gira HomeServer 3 and can be viewed and evaluated per PC/Mac, mobile devices or the Gira/Proface Server Client 15 in the form of clearly laid out diagrams. Developments during the entire year can thus be documented, comparative calculations made and the potential for savings determined.
Application example: automatically switching to energy-saving mode
The Gira HomeServer 3 detects when its occupants are absent and automatically switches to energy-saving mode. This can be triggered for example when the house door is locked twice or when the alarm system has been activated. Energy-saving mode chokes the flow temperature of the heating boiler and the service water temperature, switches off all lights, closes the windows and separates selected consumers from the mains.
Application example: individual room regulation of heating/ventilation
A separate user profile can be created for each individual room with times in which the room is to be heated or ventilated, for example the bathroom in the mornings and evenings. Living areas are heated up during the working week half an hour before occupants return from work and heated continuously on the weekend. This means that heating and ventilation system never run unnecessarily.
Application example: window open, heating off
The system registers by means of door and window contacts when a door or window is opened. After a period that can be set the system then automatically turns down the radiator valve by means of the Instabus KNX/EIB valve drive. The heating is not switched on again until all doors and windows in the room have been closed.
Gira interface on PC or Mac
For the simple operation of complex systems: The Instabus KNX/EIB system functions controlled by the Gira HomeServer 3 are operated via a user interface with a PC, Mac or other mobile devices among others. A clear and intuitive menu guidance ensures quick access. With the aid of diagrams, consumption data can be recorded and evaluated. This serves as a basis for further energy optimisation.
Gira HomeServer 3
The Gira HomeServer 3 is the on-board computer for the house. This enables central control and automation of the Instabus KNX/EIB system functions, and thus also automatically regulates complete energy management within the building according to previously created user profiles. As well as operation via PC, Mac and other mobile devices, access is also possible with the Gira/Pro-face Server Client 15.
