Reference design with: Connectivity (KNX, Bluetooth, ZigBee) and sensors for building automation
This reference design brings together the newest components for connectivity and sensors relevant for Building automation. The design supports the communication standard KNX as well as the wireless protocols Bluetooth 5.0 and Zigbee 3.0.
Innovative sensors for HVAC, presence detection, smart blinds / curtain and lighting control are also included on this open design based on the Arduino form factor to pave the way for new capabilities in sensor fusion applications.
Applications:
- Building automation (hospitality, office, retail)
- Home automation
Use cases:
- HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)
- Indoor air quality, presence detection, door/ window opening detection, weather forecast
- Lighting control
- Daylight harvesting, human centric lighting, color consistency, presence detection
- Blinds and curtains control
- Safety / Security e.g. presence sensing, intruder detection, gas detection
Block diagram KNX RoomSensor
Devices by supplier
Supplier | Device description | Application details |
---|---|---|
Temperature & Humidity Sensor – ENS210 | Relative humidity & temperature for HVAC and as reference for VOC (volatile organic compound) sensor | |
Gas Sensor VOC – CCS 811 |
Total VOC and equivalent CO2 (eCO2 ) indication for indoor air quality monitoring | |
Ambient Light Sensor – TSL25721 | Ambient light conditions for sun shades, daylight harvesting and HVAC control | |
Smart Lighting Director – AS7225 | Closed loop CCT, tunable-white and/or daylighting management for luminaires and lamps | |
Pressure / Temperature Sensor – DPS422 | Door / window open detection, intruder detection, weather forecasting | |
Radar Module – RFbeam K-LD2 |
Presence / motion detection, micro movement detection, proximity sensor | |
Secure Element – Infineon Optiga Trust X |
Secure key (private key storage, symmetric key generation), software protection, anti-cloning | |
Microcontroller – XMC 1400 |
Base board with Arduino form factor featuring Infineon XMC™ ARM® Cortex® M0 at 48 MHz and 200 kB of flash for advanced motor control | |
KNX Twisted Pair Transciever – NCN5130 | KNX protocol supported by Weinzierl stack | |
Bluetooth 5.0 – RSL10 SIP |
Certified BLE 5.0 module, mesh capability, lowest power consumption | |
Zigbee Module (based on NCS36510) |
Supporting Zigbee 3.0, Green Power, certified wireless module with On Semiconductor stack |
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