KNX – the benefits. Schneider Electric 2 - IS&C – Aug. 2008 Content ●Basic arguments ●Added value for: ●Investors ●Wholesalers ●Installers and System

KNX – the benefits

Schneider Electric 2- IS&C – Aug. 2008

Content

●Basic arguments

●Added value for: ● Investors

● Wholesalers

● Installers and System Integrators

● Specifiers and Architects

● End-users

● System-providers

● All professions

● Basic arguments for KNX with Schneider Electric


Basic arguments

●One internationally standardised system

●Developed and supported by one organisation of manufacturers and users

●One system-specific configuration software

●A great variety of different interworking products/applications

●Multiple functionality of products and choice of media

●Easy to plan, install, maintain and change/reconfigure

●Support and trainings available around the world


Basic arguments

A look at the costs

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Basic arguments

Savings potential

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Costs of conventional installation

Costs ofKNX -installation

Operating costs: 75%

Investment costs: 25%Savings


Basic arguments

●Energy Efficiency● Closely connected with the KNX building

system engineering is the comfort of controlling:

●Shutters and blinds

●Lighting system

●Heating system and air- conditioning

●Audio system and many more

●Furthermore this comfort brings energy

savings of up to 50% as new researches documented (Source: www.iia.hs-bremen.de/KNXEnergieeffizienz)


Added value for Investors

●Modern up to date building infrastructure makes the building attractive

●Flexibility for the owner / user● Easy to reconfigure when change of tenants and/or size of the premises● In commercial building, public buildings when changing exhibition areas

●Comfort● Increases comfort due to sophisticated control● Lighting, Temperature, Sun protection, scheduling etc.

●Lowering operational costs up to 60 % ● Energy reductions / savings● Co-operating system with different application areas, one system● Reducing maintenance costs, one system

●=> Increasing the market value of the building


Added value for Wholesalers

●The standard enables a broad sales mass for wholesalers● Many vendors and applications using the same standard

● Enlarging the offered application range

● Value created offer due to focus moved from price to competence

●Future proof technique lowers economical risks● Main European industry players are driving the system evolution

●High potential products ● High priced and high margin products compared to conventional

●Enabling new (payable) support for the installers


Added value for Installers and System Integrators

●Creating new business opportunities for the installer / integrator● Easy installation saves time and reduces problems● Selling engineering time, services, upgrades, extensions, adaptation● Extending the business scope with several application areas

●Risk & cost reductions● Clear delivery boundaries in the projects ● Easy to reproduce repetitive projects (copy-paste)● Easy adaptation of organisation to actual project

●Freedom to choose● All related to ISO IEC 14543, EN50090● Numerous manufacturers offer products for interworking applications to different

configuration modes and communication medias


Added value for Specifiers and Architects

●Business opportunities● Enlarging the offered application range due to KNX platform● Entering early in the projects due to enlarged knowledge● Adaptation building according to the user’s needs

●Reduced risks due to:● Standards● Multivendors● Certified products

●Simplified planning● Possibility to make decisions late in the project ● Easy to adapt organisation to actual project size and borders

●Prescription of a real open tender● Functional descriptions based on ISO / IEC 14543, EN 50090 ● Simplified handling relate demands, specifications to standards● Full range of aesthetic (design) products from low to high end design and materials


Added value for End-users

●Improved Comfort ● Scenarios, central functions, improved indoor climate

●Improved Economy ● Reduced operational and maintenance costs, due to simplified installation, flexible

and co-operating applications

●Improved Security / Safety● Presence simulations, surveillance, alarms

●Improved Market value● Modern infrastructure and up to date installation

●Improved Service level● Freedom to choose between different suppliers and vendors for services, upgrades

etc

●Following the buildings life cycle● Easy adaptation to change end-user needs or new services


Added value for System-providers

●Enabling new professionals to address the ISO/IEC 14543, EN50090 Home&Building

● Service providers● Network providers

●New services & business opportunities will become available● Service / Maintenance● Security / Surveillance● Remote Meter Reading● Healthcare /Services● Others

●Energy, telecom and water distributors will play the role of network provider


Added value for all professions

●Implementation of electronics in all Home & Building applications● Mechanics skills will be overtaken by electronic skills

●Wholesaler will become much more a competence centre

●Installers need education on ISO/IEC14543/EN50090 to secure the future business

● Electronics and communication networks● The use of electronic tools● Supplying services and being paid for that

●Specifiers and architects have to realise that the building has to be adaptable to the changing needs of the users

●Service providers have to learn for what added value the user is willing to pay and how much that is

●=> Skills of all professions will change


Basic arguments for KNX with Schneider Electric

●Full covering KNX product range

●Up to date applications and products developed by the experienced EIB-founding member MERTEN

●Considerable product documentation and user lecture at Planet

●Specific product support by skilled employers worldwide

●Multi-level product training offer for employers and customers

●Solutions for all kinds of electrical installations within the extensive product offer of Schneider Electric group



KNX projects in 80 countries worldwide

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KNX – the benefits. Schneider Electric 2 - IS&C – Aug. 2008 Content ●Basic arguments ●Added value for: ●Investors ●Wholesalers ●Installers and System