by KNX NZ | Jan 24, 2020 | Latest News & Views, National News
The awards champion the KNX NZ community and recognise professional excellence in the design, development and implementation of KNX technology during the year from KNX NZ Members.
The winners will be announced at the Annual KNX NZ Conference and Awards. NOTE: The date of these award has been postponed from 15th May, to later in the year. The event is not cancelled, it is just postponed. We are still looking for your entries. The three categories of entry are:
Here’s details of last years winning projects. We expect the standard to be just as high in 2020!
KNX NZ Members we invite you to submit your projects HERE
by KNX NZ | Nov 7, 2019 | Training
GIRA Presentation on KNX Security
It was with great pleasure we welcomed Alexander Gärnter and Jacob de Muijnck from GIRA to speak to our KNX NZ members and industry advocates. The events were held on 30 October and 1 November 2019 in both Auckland and Christchurch.
Alexander has kindly let us share his presentation slides on KNX Security. He began with the powerful premise that we are all responsible for combating the huge issue of cyber security. At every level of the KNX installation chain – manufacturers – planners – system integrators – the investors – users must all take responsibility.
“We take responsibility for the future”
Alexander began by outlining the GIRA building technology portfolio and connectivity standards.
KNX Secure
KNX Secure is an extension to the KNX standard which allows for IP communication or telegrams on the bus to be encoded using AES128 end to end encryption. Although it has always been possible to create secure remote access to a KNX installation using standard IP approaches such as VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), there are still numerous KNX installations around the world that have been configured for open access from the Internet, either inadvertently or deliberately to make remote access easier. As this presents an inherent security risk both to individual projects and the wider reputation of KNX as a robust system, the extra embedded security layer has been developed.
KNX Secure has two aspects, namely IP Secure and Data Secure.
KNX IP Secure
KNX IP Secure encodes all KNX IP traffic in a security wrapper ensuring only authorised devices and applications can read the messages. This is true for multicast or tunnelling connections and can also apply to ETS commissioning connections so that all downloads to devices are protected.
KNX Data Secure
KNX Data Secure works at the individual object level, allowing the data in individual telegrams to be encoded across all communication media. This could be used to protect sensitive data or to restrict access to central-system-wide functions, leaving the rest of the KNX system communicating in the standard way.
Alexander went on to explain how to configure KNX Secure. He explained GIRA are working to be ahead of the curve to lead this level of security.
Alexander concluded on Cyber Security:
- Reality: There is no 100% or absolute security
- Process: Cyber Security is not a fixed goal, it is an evolving goal – also it‘s not a single product but a process
- Balance: it depends on the right balance – influences user-friendliness and increases costs.
- That being said, KNX is still massively ahead of the curve with very few proprietary systems offering anywhere near the level of protection you can now add to a KNX system.
KNX Secure presents a great opportunity to show how KNX is leading the way for building automation solutions, even with the added complexity of being an open-protocol, standardised solution.
Slides and imagery shared courtesy of Alexander Gärnter, GIRA.
The KNX NZ National Group would like to extend our thanks to both Alexander and Jacob for travelling to NZ and sharing their expertise with the KNX group and sponsoring the events.
by KNX NZ | Oct 15, 2019 | Latest News & Views, National News
We are delighted and honoured to announce that the October KNX National Group meetings in Auckland and Christchurch are being sponsored by GIRA, a manufacturer of intelligent electrical installation technology and building systems technology.
We are honoured to welcome both Thomas Lange and Jacob de Muijnck from GIRA as our presenters for the evening. Here’s an overview of the training:
4.30pm Drinks and networking
4.45pm Welcome from KNX National Group Board Member
5.00pm Jacob de Muijnck will introduce GIRA, latest design and technology.
5.40pm Refreshment Break
6.00pm Thomas Lange will look at security surrounding KNX systems and the reasons a secure building control system, and secure remote access are so important:
- How security is handled in KNX and how this is superior to other approaches
- Secure remote access using Gira S1
Q&A will follow with open networking until 7pm. There will be expertise in the room to help guide and educate on KNX intelligent buildings.
Meet like-minded professionals, network, and discover the latest news, innovations and KNX projects, here in New Zealand and Germany. KNX is the World’s only truly open protocol endorsed by worldwide standards. If you are passionate about smart buildings and future proof technology this event is for you.
PLUS we have an ETC licence to give-away in a prize draw for all Member attendees!
Who Should Come? The event is hosted by the National Group of KNX. The members welcome KNX professionals, electricians, architects, engineers, designers and building automation experts who are interested in or passionate about KNX and building controls.
Book HERE For Auckland 30 October 4.30-7.00pm
Book HERE for Christchurch 31 October 4.30-7.00pm
We hope you can join us. This a free event for KNX NZ Members with tickets just $120 for industry experts, and advocates interested in smart buildings. If you have never been to a KNX National Group event before email us and let us know, so we can arrange a VIP complimentary ticket.
If you are interested in joining the KNX National Group Membership and taking advantage of our regular free training events, such as this, then please email us here for more details. This event will then be included free as part of your extensive membership benefits.
Sponsored By
by KNX NZ | Jul 5, 2019 | Latest News & Views, National News
KNX NZ Auckland Meet-Up – Education & Networking
We are delighted and honoured to announce that our KNX National Group meet-up in Auckland is being sponsored by Theben, manufacturers of KNX standard building system technologies.
Eng Cher Suah, from Theben Asia, is flying in from Singapore especially to speak at this KNX event. Free international standard training for all attendees.
Eng will talk about PIRs, how they work and how to choose the right PIR for the right application. This is a unique opportunity to ask questions and see in action the latest building control technology.
By adopting the international standard (SA/SNZ ISO/IEC TS 14543.3.1-6:2018), integrators and engineers now have a choice of technical features and competitive products and services from multiple vendors, with guaranteed interoperability between products from more than 400 manufacturers worldwide.
Meet like-minded professionals, network, and discover the latest news, innovations and projects using KNX, here in New Zealand. KNX is the World’s only truly open protocol endorsed by worldwide standards. If you are passionate about smart buildings and future proof technology, please come along as our guest.
The event welcomes KNX professionals, electricians, architects, engineers, designers and building automation experts who are interested in or passionate about KNX and building control.
The demand for efficiency, comfort and versatility in the management of heating, lighting and access control systems for buildings is growing. The potential in New Zealand is huge.
Discover the latest up-to-date KNX news and opportunities.
What you can expect:
A warm welcome from the KNX NZ group members from 4.30pm
Speaker- 5.00pm – 6.00pm Eng Cher Suah from Theben, Singapore
Networking – 6.00pm – 7.00pm refreshments and open networking
Join us on 24 July 2019. This a free event for KNX NZ Members and industry experts, and advocates interested in smart buildings.
Please register to reserve your free place.
Register Today
by KNX NZ | May 24, 2019 | National News
The KNX NZ AGM was held in Christchurch on 22 May 2019.
Long standing President Colin Price, from Ivory Egg, stood down as president, but remained a board member. At the Annual Conference, that followed the AGM, Colin’s work and energy is getting the national group established was recognised and thanked.
Voting on Board positions were then made at the AGM. The new board is made up as follows:
Paul Acker – President
Michael Miles – Vice-President
Mike Gibson – Treasurer
Board Members
Colin Price
Luke Boustridge
Romesh Anandaraja – NEW to the board
Shay Brazier – NEW to the board
Paul Wooller – NEW to the board
Congratulations to everyone and welcome to the new board members.
Recent Comments