For Immediate Release
Colorado vNet To Integrate With KNX-Approved Devices For Residential And Commercial Controls
— vNet Cites KNX Association’s Commitment To Worldwide Interoperability As Essential To Brand’s Growth Around The Globe—
LOVELAND, CO, April 20, 2010 — Colorado vNet, a leading developer of wholehouse control solutions, used the occasion of the International Light + Building Show in Frankfurt, Germany to announce integration with KNX-approved devices via RS232 protocol.
Colorado vNet is emphasizing integration between its award winning audio distribution and home automation system, and KNX-approved systems that adhere to the association’s standards, which are accepted throughout Europe, China, the U.S. and other international markets. KNX compatibility ensures a high degree of flexibility in the extension and in the modification of installations.
“The KNX Association’s hard work is breaking down barriers for manufacturers like Colorado vNet that are expanding deeper into new markets around the globe,” commented Charlie Porritt, CEO of Colorado vNet.
“Colorado vNet is, without a doubt, one of the most forward-thinking designers and manufacturers of whole-facility controls in the business,” said Heinz Lux, Director of Sales and Marketing for KNX. “Their commitment to integrating with KNX-approved Colorado vNet/KNX devices is an important step forward in ensuring seamless compatibility for myriad control products, no matter where they are installed.”
KNX’s stand #11.1 C97 at the International Light + Building Show in Frankfurt featured a wide range of Colorado vNet’s latest and most in-demand products, including two new touchscreens: TS1-4/50 and TS1-7/70, both of which are currently available. The TS1- 4/50 features an internal 2 x 50 watt digital amplifier, while the TS1-7/70 includes a 2 x 70 watt digital amp. In order to give installers and end-users the widest selection possible, both models are available in a variety of designer bezel colors, including white, black, stainless steel, wood grain, marble, burl, blue linen, green linen, cherry, and more. (Designer bezels are sold separately.)
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About Colorado vNet
Colorado vNet manufactures a wide range of whole-house control solutions for lighting, climate, security, CCTV, weather, and distributed digital entertainment. Blending reliability, scalability and flexibility with award-winning contemporary design, Colorado vNet products are quick to install, easy to use, and complement any décor. Colorado vNet is a Russound company with operations headquartered in Loveland, CO. For more information, visit www.coloradovnet.com
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About KNX Association
KNX Association is the creator and owner of the KNX technology — the worldwide STANDARD for all applications in home and building control, ranging from lighting and shutter control to various security systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, monitoring, alarming, water control, energy management, metering as well as household appliances, audio and lots more. KNX is the worldwide STANDARD for home and building control with a single, manufacturer independent design and commissioning tool (ETS), with a complete set of supported communication media (TP, PL, RF and IP) as well as a complete set of supported configuration modes (system and easy mode). KNX is approved as a European (CENELEC EN 50090 and CEN EN 13321-1) and an International standard (ISO/IEC 14543-3). This standard is based upon more than 18 years of experience in the market including its predecessors, EIB, EHS and BatiBUS. Over 150 member companies worldwide from different application domains have almost 7000 KNX certified product groups in their catalogues. The KNX Association has partnership agreements with more than 30,000 installer companies in almost 80 countries.
For more information, visit www.knx.org.