- ABB’s latest blind and shutter actuators enable seamless integration into a KNX system for reliable and automated control of blinds and shutters
- Advanced security features through KNX Data Secure and energy-saving capabilities for a smarter, more sustainable building
- Time-saving commissioning thanks to simplified Engineering Tool Software (ETS) Application
ABB announces an advanced portfolio of KNX-based Blind/Roller Shutter Actuators for its smart building and home automation solutions, as part of its façade control portfolio. The latest additions to the range will enable seamless integration into a KNX system for reliable, automated control of blinds and shutters, as well as provide enhanced security and energy-saving features to enable more sustainable buildings.
Residential applications 
Commercial applications 
Special applications e.g. healthcare, hospitality
The growing emphasis on "smartification" and energy-saving potential, highlights the increasing importance of shading control solutions in modern building design and automation. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings with smart shading and natural light controls can see reductions in heating and cooling loads by 10–20 percent1. Sensor-controlled roller shutters and blinds with sun position-controlled louvers allow for optimal lighting and room climate conditions. The actuator's energy-saving capabilities enable efficient management of natural light and temperature, contributing to a more sustainable living & working space.
The extended range also has ease of installation at its heart, thanks to improved templates within the ETS application, which allows for simplified commissioning. Time is saved during parameterization thanks to the availability of a template functionality. Through KNX Data Secure, the highest standards in data protection are ensured to avoid unauthorized access to the KNX system.
With seamless integration into the ABB i-bus® KNX system, the actuators offer a reliable and sophisticated solution for automating and controlling window coverings, allowing users to create or extend functionality to fit all requirements for comfortable living and working spaces.
"With advanced features and seamless integration, these actuators offer building owners a clever, safe, and efficient way to control their window blinds and shutters, ultimately enhancing their overall living and working experience. By optimizing the ETS application, we have also added new functionalities and features, designed to make installation and commissioning easy for electrical installers and system integrators", said Sascha Gerhardt, ABB Global Product Manager KNX Building Automation.
The updated ABB façade control portfolio offers a number of different options which provide bespoke functionalities to guarantee the perfect device for every solution. The range also includes a shutter control unit that adjusts the blinds according to the position of the sun. The integration of weather data - which measures wind speed, rain, brightness, twilight temperature and receives a GPS signal – is an integral part of building automation, Weather data integration is also essential for building automation, enabling significant improvements in energy efficiency that can reduce building operating costs over the long term.
For more information on the range of products, please visit https://new.abb.com/low-voltage/products/building-automation/product-range/abb-i-bus-knx/products/facade-control
[1] global_status_report_buildings_construction_2023.pdf (unep.org)
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