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AMX provides control of KNX-based systems with KNX NetLinx Communications Gateway (4/2/2008)

Integrated Systems Europe 2008

Gateway Will Enable AMX Control Systems to Interface with Lighting, HVAC and Other Systems Communicating Via KNX Technology

AMX(r) announced today that it has bridged the communications gap between AMX NetLinx(r) Control Systems and sub-systems based on the KNX communications standard, which has been adopted by many European manufacturers. The new KNX NetLinx Communications Gateway (NXB-KNX) will act as a translator, enabling an AMX NetLinx Control System to seamlessly control and interact with other systems communicating via KNX technology - such as lighting, heating and air conditioning and security. AMX is demonstrating the NXB-KNX in AMX booth C62 at Integrated Systems Europe, being held in Amsterdam Jan. 29 - 31.

KNX technology is used by a variety of systems found in homes and commercial buildings throughout Europe. Popular applications include lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio distribution, security, water control, energy management and metering.

"With the addition of this product, AMX is the first control systems manufacturer to develop an interface between our control network and the KNX communications standard. This is a significant advancement for our dealer base, because they will now be able to meet the European market's need for an end-toend solution providing centralized, robust control over all of the disparate systems and devices in a home or commercial building," said Robert Noble, AMX chief technology officer.

Availability

The NXB-KNX will be available in 90 days.

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