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long Version

US Language:
English

Published: 02/2023
2 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Content
04

Who is Loxone?

24

Energy Management

25

Irrigation

05

What is Building Automation?

26

Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)

06

Areas of Application

26

Wellness

08

The Loxone Miniserver

27

Security

08

The Miniserver

28

Loxone Standards & Recommendations

09

The Miniserver Compact

29

Central Commands

09

The Miniserver Go

30

Operating Modes

10

Automation Meets Privacy -

Cloudfree thanks to the Miniserver

32

Online Services

10

Expand Flexibly Thanks to Loxone Extensions

33

Smart Solutions by Loxone

11

Loxone’s System Architecture

34

Essential Sensors in Automated Buildings

12

Freely Scalable - from Apartment to

Commercial Building

12

Client-Gateway Concentrator Feature

36

Technologies

12

Network Intercommunication

36

Tree Technology (cable-based)

13

Tree Intercommunication

38

Air Technology (wireless)

13

Multiplicator

39

Loxone Library: Open Documentation

14

Features

40

Software

14

Loxone Auto-Config

42

Basic Equipment

16

Shading

43

Loxone Training

18

Climate Control

20

Lighting

44 Become a Partner
22

Multimedia & Music

23 Access Control & Door Communication


Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 3

08
16

24
26

33 40
4

Partner &

Showroom

finden

Who is Loxone?
The Loxone Group, based in Kollerschlag, Austria, As the "brain", this central control unit tackles
is a pioneer in the field of intelligent automation most of the tasks within the building automation:
solutions. As a specialist, Loxone enables simple security, comfort, and energy efficiency. The
control and intelligent automation of projects of scalable Miniserver structure paired with the
all kinds. No matter home, hotel, office or numerous open interfaces enables countless
commercial building, Loxone makes life and work creative solutions.

easier in any situation. More than 200,000


projects in more than 100 countries worldwide Cloudfree - Privacy and Data Protection

have already been implemented by professional The Loxone technology works differently than
Loxone Partners. Authorized Loxone Partners other smart home solutions, i.e. without an app,
benefit from the high innovation power of Loxone, smartphone, or internet. All personal data is
free software in combination with the easy stored on the Loxone Miniserver and never leaves
installation of the products and numerous open the building. In addition, the Loxone system also
interfaces of the central Miniserver. The Miniserver works without internet connection.

is the heart of every Loxone project and the


ultimate tool for intelligent automation of smart Around the Globe

homes, commercial properties as well as special The Loxone Group has more than 500 employees
applications. The Miniserver was developed, at more than 20 locations worldwide. The
specifically, for the professional electrician. company headquarters in Kollerschlag, Austria,
employs around 100 employees.
5

Definition Building Automation


Building Automation is the automatic
control, regulation, monitoring and
optimization of features such as shading,
lighting, heating and other technical
building equipment in a smart system.
The focus lays on comfort, security and
energy efficiency - whether it is in office
buildings, restaurants and other industrial
or commercial properties. The term smart
home has become established for

What is

residential buildings.

Building

Automation? Why Building Automation?


In times when people fly to the moon and cars The Loxone system is easy to use, affordable and
park themselves, it should be possible for a universally applicable. All components work
building to perform most of the tasks in terms of perfectly together.

security, comfort and energy efficiency


autonomously. Loxone saves valuable time that The main advantages are:

you would otherwise spend dealing with ▶ Optimize the efficiency of a building (save
technology.

resources, decrease operating cost)

▶ Ensure the safety of people and buildings

While competitors focus increasingly on the 
 ▶ Maximize comfort for users, operators, and
do-it-yourself market, Loxone is deliberately occupants

taking the opposite way. Loxone stands for


professional solutions for smart homes, For investors, as well as builders, an investment in
commercial properties and special applications, building automation is worthwhile. The additional
which are implemented by a network of partners. effort or costs are usually amortized in a few years
thanks to the large savings potential of building
automation.
6 A r e a s o f A p p l i c at i o n

Areas of Application
Whether it is a two-room apartment, a detached Thanks to the Loxone Tree and Air technology,
house, an open-plan office in a medium-sized every building can be automated, both new
company, a restaurant or a huge hotel complex - buildings and existing properties. 

Loxone offers the perfect control and automation


solution for every project. You can see some of our reference projects below:

Smart Home Retrofit

Learn more Learn more

Residential Hospitality

Learn more Learn more


A r e a s o f A p p l i c at i o n 7

Office &
Spezial-

Business premises anwendungen

Learn more Learn more

Ambient Assisted
Ambient Assisted

Living (AAL) Living (AAL)

Learn more Learn more


8 t h e L oxo n e M i n i s e rv e r

The Loxone
Miniserver
The perfect tool for home 100% reliable and
and building automation maintenance-free!

In an intelligent building, Loxone connects The Miniserver and the Miniserver Go - like

all components, similar to the human all our products and software tools - were

nervous system. All strands run towards the designed to provide a building with

central control, the Miniserver. It allows the reliable, 24/7 operation throughout its life.

individual components and devices to They do not require any moving parts such

communicate with each other and as fans and are extremely energy-efficient.

automates most of the tasks in terms of For more than 10 years, over 200,000

safety, comfort and energy efficiency. Miniserver have been used with absolute

Regardless of whether it is a smart home reliability in all kinds of projects all over the

commercial property or special world. All of them are 100% compatible

application. with all Extensions ever developed and our

latest software generation.

Discover the

Miniserver

The Miniserver
The Loxone Miniserver was developed for the professional electrician

specifically. The DIN rail device with a length of 9 division units was

developed to be installed in an electrical distribution system, making it

ideal for a new building project.


t h e Loxo n e M i n i s e rv e r 9

Discover the

Miniserver

Compact

The Miniserver

Compact
The high-performance Miniserver in a compact
design has many important technologies already
on board: it combines Air Base Extension, Tree
extension, Audioserver and much more.

Discover the

Miniserver GO

The Miniserver GO
The simplest way of building automation: 

The Miniserver Go is perfect for any retrofit 

and renovation project. The wireless version of 

the Miniserver Go is just as powerful as the wired
version. However, the Miniserver Go was designed
to be flexible, and can be placed anywhere. With
the integrated Air technology, the Loxone Link
and numerous interfaces, the Miniserver Go 

opens up the entire range of options for building
automation.
10 the Loxone Miniserver

Automation meets 

Privacy - Cloudfree thanks

to the Miniserver

For us, data security is

more than just a phrase.


With Loxone, your data stays where it belongs - on
your Miniserver. It is the device on which your data
is processed. They do not reach the outside and
there is no comparison with a cloud. 

Our principle applies at all times: Your project,


your data! We protect your personal rights 100%.

Expand flexibly thanks to

Loxone Extensions Learn more

Distributor-based I/O's and interfaces


The Miniserver can be expanded depending on the project requirements. Via the so-called Link
interface, the Miniserver can be expanded with up to 30 Extensions to include additional features
such as inputs and outputs and numerous interfaces.
Loxone’s System Thanks to the freely-scalable and modular system, the
Loxone Miniserver opens up endless possibilities. Loxone
Architecture home and building automation is structured as follows:
12 the Loxone Miniserver

Freely Scalable - from Apartment

to Commercial Building
Depending on the size of the building, several Miniservers can be combined within a network. This increases
capacity and enables the automation of even extensive, large-scale projects. However, data can also be
exchanged between several independent Miniservers. The following technologies for communication
between several Miniservers are available to you:

Client / Gateway Concentrator Function


The Client-Gateway function allows several Miniservers (Clients) to communicate

with a main Miniserver (Gateway).

Facility Management

Gateway

Office
Production
Shipping
Warehouse

Client Client Client Client

Example: Comprehensive visualization for house and building management

Network Intercommunication
Network intercommunication is used to connect multiple Miniservers in encrypted

form via the network interface, as well as to exchange data.

Branch

Berlin

Headquarters

Branch

Vienna

Branch

Zurich

Example: Central administration of several regionally separate locations


the Loxone Miniserver 13

Tree Intercommunication
The Tree Intercommunication is used to connect several Miniservers encrypted via

the Tree interface of the Miniserver or the Tree Extension, as well as to exchange data.

Central

Home Miniserver

Apartment 1 Apartment 2 Apartment 3 Apartment 4

Apartment 8 Apartment 7 Apartment 6 Apartment 5

Example: Central management of housing units with several Miniservers

Multiplicator
Transfer the same configuration to many different Miniservers with just one tap. You will save a lot of time
without losing flexibility, especially in hotels, multi-story residential buildings and in large projects in which
several Miniservers require the same configuration. Each Miniserver can still be edited individually.

Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D

Single Room Family Room Suite Penthouse

Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D

Single Room Family Room Suite Penthouse

Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D

Single Room Family Room Suite Penthouse


14 F e at u r e s

Features
Loxone Auto-Config
The Loxone Config is the software for configuring Loxone Only a proper configuration includes peripherals
home and building automation, and free of charge. To assigned according to room and category as well 

make planning and configuration even easier, faster and, as the correct assignment of the room type.

ultimately, even more efficient, we developed a feature


called Auto Planning and Auto Configuration.

A distinction is made between the following room types:

The Auto Planning feature decides which products are Bedroom

required based on the room size, the number of windows The Auto Config creates an alarm clock module and
and doors, and the intended use of the room. Of course, connects it to the light control. The "Goodnight" function
the components per room can be individually adapted to is also created and, after activation with a triple tap,
the respective requirements. Features such as light offers a heavily dimmed night light mood when there is
control, individual room control, automatic shading, movement. In addition, the heating times and the
music, access and alarm clock are automatically comfort temperature are adjusted to one bedroom.
configured for each room. Furthermore, central and
security features such as alarm, fire and water alarm
center, storm and frost protection and many other
features.
F e at u r e s 15

Hallway
configuration checked and approved by a specialist

Hallways require significantly shorter motion detection (authorized business owner)! The program does not take
times, so this is taken into account by the Auto Config. into account legal provisions (laws, ordinances or
Furthermore, the "House off" function is automatically standards) or the actual circumstances or expectations
created in a passage room, which can be activated with of customers, but only bases the planning and
a triple tap.

configuration on general empirical values ​- without


claiming to be correct or complete.

Living Room
Therefore, Loxone is not liable for the correctness or
In a living room, the Auto Configr adjusts the motion completeness of the parts list and for the usability of the
detector times, heating times and room temperature.

configuration. Loxone is liable for direct or indirect


damage as well as consequential damage that arises in
Legal notice
connection with the use of the project planning for
Loxone provides a tool for project planning. This whatever reason, only if Loxone caused it intentionally or
program helps the customer to select the products and through gross negligence. The amount of these claims
to create a bill of materials as well as to create a basic for damages is limited to the purchase value of the
configuration. However, this program does not exempt product that caused the damage.

the customer from having the planning and


16 F e at u r e s

Shading
The intelligent automatic shading by Loxone ensures
inimitable comfort, maximum energy efficiency and 

the greatest possible privacy.

Top features of shading

control with Loxone

▶ Protection against heat and cold

▶ Privacy protection at dusk

▶ Storm protection for blinds etc.

▶ Flexible groups

▶ Optimal use of solar energy

▶ Security 24/7

▶ Gentle wake-up light

▶ Child lock

The right control for every type of shading:

▶ Blind control: Blinds and external venetian


blinds offer the ideal middle ground between
transparency and sun protection.

▶ Shutter control: Shutters offer the best


darkening, the most secure burglary protection This means that all shading elements move to a safety
and are insensitive to wind and weather.
position and operation is blocked. The storm protection
▶ Awning control: Awnings offer protection from can be canceled either manually in the app or
direct sun on a balcony or patio. Their high automatically when the wind speed is no longer
sensitivity to wind requires storm protection.
dangerous.

▶ Other types of shading: Whether pleated blinds,


sun sails or vertical blinds - integrate any type of If the outside temperature falls below 1°C and the
shading into your Loxone installation.
weather station detects precipitation, a smart building
prevents frost damage. All shading elements are stopped
immediately and locked for security reasons. The frost
protection can either be canceled manually in the
visualization or is deactivated automatically at an
outside temperature of more than 10°C.

Storm and frost protection

A building can face dangers due to frost and wind. The A utomatic Shading FunctionBlock

weather station protects a building automated by In a building automated by Loxone, the shading is
Loxone from this. Frost and storm protection are part of automatically controlled based on the position of the sun
the Loxone auto configuration and are implemented as and the interior temperature. Reducing the (in)direct sun
follows:

exposure ensures that a room will not heat up as much


over the course of the day.

If the Loxone weather station detects a wind speed


above which the shading could be damaged, the storm
protection is activated.
F e at u r e s 17

In the case of venetian blinds and external venetian


blinds, the position of the slats is also automatically
adjusted according to the position of the sun in order to
ensure even better climate control of the room.

Based on the geographic coordinates of the building and


the respective cardinal point of the element to be
shaded, the Miniserver first calculates the possible
shading area in regards to time. The shading area
indicates when the sun's rays theoretically shine on the
window or door. To ensure that the automatic system
only acts when it actually contributes to the cooling of
the building, further conditions are necessary:

The first condition is the so-called sunshine. Sunshine or


radiant power is measured in Watts per square meter.
The Miniserver receives this information from the Loxone
weather service, which is included with the purchase of a
Weather Station. The sunshine depends on the absolute
radiation value, which is supplied by the weather service.
The height of the sun is calculated from the geographic
coordinates of the installation as well as the time and
date. If the sun exposure is now above the calculated
threshold value, this information is passed on to the
shading.

The second condition for the automatic FunctionBlock to


be activated is the current interior temperature. A
temperature sensor is required for exact temperature
measurement. The Intelligent Room Controller
FunctionBlock is a basic requirement to make sure that
the interior temperature can influence the automatic
shading.

If both conditions are met and the element to be shaded


is in the shading area, the shading is automatically
closed and the slats are readjusted depending on the
position of the sun.

At the end, the shading moves to a previously defined


position. Usually, the shading is now being fully opened.

Learn more
If the shading is operated manually during automatic
mode, for example by pressing a button or by operating
it via the Loxone App, the automatic feature for this day
is ended. If the automatic feature is to be reactivated for Like all features, automatic shading can be adapted to
this day, this is triggered by the "Leave room" function the individual needs of the respective building thanks to
(double-tap on the Loxone Touch) or by the Loxone app. the freely configurable Loxone Config. This can lead to
If it was completely closed manually or by an individual the shading behaving differently than just described.
logic, the shading is not automated.

If you want to intervene manually in the shading, this is


usually done using the Loxone Switch Standard. All
information about the Loxone button standard can be
found on page 27.
18 F e at u r e s

Climate Control
The climate inside of a building has a major impact on ▶ Calendar feature including public holidays

our well-being and performance. The Loxone system ▶ Operating time meter

monitors the room climate around the clock and takes


care of the ideal combination of temperature, fresh air The right controller for every heat source:

and humidity.

▶ Underfloor heating

▶ Infrared panels

The Miniserver also ventilates the premises automatically ▶ Radiators

depending on the room climate. Thanks to intelligent ▶ Gas heating

individual room control, there is the perfect temperature ▶ Oil heating

in every room.

▶ Heat pump

▶ and much more


Top functions of climate control with Loxone:

▶ Determination of the individual heating 
 Tip: It is important that the necessary interfaces are
requirement per room
coordinated with the responsible heating installer and
▶ Reduced energy costs
the ventilation technician. This way, you achieve the best
▶ Economy mode during absence
possible comfort and increase potential energy saving.
▶ Protection of the building (frost, heat,...)

▶ Remote access via App

▶ Alert in the event of disruptions

▶ Statistics
F e at u r e s 19

FunctionBlock: Intelligent Room Controller


A timer is available for scheduling the set temperatures.
Indoors, the room climate is equally as important in Outside the scheduled times for the comfort
smart homes as it is offices and commercial properties. temperature, an eco temperature is active to save
This can mean a pleasant 18°C ​at home in your bedroom energy, with a lower room temperature for heating and 

or a concentration-boosting 20°C in the office. Thanks to a higher one for cooling.

individual room control, you can enjoy the perfect feel-


good temperature everywhere. And without any In addition to temperature control, the Intelligent Room
additional effort on your part.

Controller FunctionBlock is also largely responsible for


automatic shading. There are two parameters for
Learns to optimize itself
activating shading (»Temperature shading heating« &
The Intelligent Room Controller learns and knows when »Temperature shading cooling«). These can be used to
to activate the heating system so that the room set the actual temperature from which the shading is
temperature is reached at the desired time. You only activated.

have to enter when you want which temperature - i.e. at However, the interior temperature is not solely
what times you are present or absent - and your heating responsible for the activation of the shading.

control takes care of the rest.


All further information on the interaction of the
The Intelligent Room Controller maintains a set room intelligent room control and the automatic shading can
temperature and automatically switches between be found in the chapter: Automatic Shading on page 15.

heating and cooling.

You can find these functionalities in the Loxone Auto


The Intelligent Room Controller FunctionBlock offers a Configuration. Learn more on page 13.
comfort mode with different adjustable temperatures for
heating and cooling, which can also be adjusted via the
Loxone App.

Intelligent Room Control

Learn more
67° 70°
67° Currently 70°
Comfort

72° Thursday

68° 68° Comfort temperature according to times

72°
Temperature adjustment 70°

Mode Mode Auto

Times
20 F e at u r e s

Lighting
Lighting is a key issue in any building. With well thought-out lighting
planning, the perfect work and base lighting as well as background
and accent lighting can be implemented. 

Child’s Room

Light Circle Moods

Loxone makes intelligent lighting control easy with the help of


Master Brightness
presence detectors and brightness sensors, and enables the
integration of any light.

Light CircleS
Top features of lighting control with Loxone:
Mood “Night Mode” activated
▶ Dimming

▶ Fade in - fade out

▶ Signal (alarm)

▶ Alarm feature

Nightlight
▶ Night light

▶ Energy management

▶ Presence simulation

▶ Adjusted brightness

▶ Different lighting moods


Adjust Moods
▶ Child lock

Tip: In addition to Loxone's own LED lights, Loxone 



also supports digital interfaces such as DMX and DALI.
21

FunctionBlock Lighting Controller

The Lighting Controller FunctionBlock enables the


control and operation of lighting in a room or
area. Switching, dimming and colored light are
supported via various interfaces. The different
light circuits can be set as desired via the Loxone
App and any combination can be saved as a
lighting mood. With the right sensors, i.e. presence
and brightness detection, the lighting can be
automated as required.

The light control can be supplemented with the


Constant Brightness Controller FunctionBlock, for
example. This ensures constant brightness in a
production area, for example.

In most cases, the lighting does not necessarily


have to be operated thanks to the extensive
automation. The lighting is activated Alarm Clock
Thursday, 06:55 • Alarm Clock
automatically as required. In addition, the lighting
can be operated via the middle button of the
Create new wake-up time
Loxone Touch according to the switch standard or
the Loxone App.

Alarm Clock

With each tap on the Loxone Touch, you switch to


the next lighting mood. Dedicated lighting moods Alarm Clock

can be assigned to certain buttons so that the


correct lighting mood is immediately activated in
a certain area by pressing a button. With the help
of a presence detector, button or the Loxone App,
you can also combine several lighting moods.

Custom, automatic lighting moods can also be


Learn more
activated when there is movement with the
Lighting Controller FunctionBlock. For example, a
basic lighting mood is activated after nightfall
and a heavily dimmed lighting mood late at night.
By double-taping on a Touch, »Leave room« as we FunctionBlock Alarm Clock

call this feature, the lighting is switched off.

With the Alarm Clock FunctionBlock, you can carry out


certain actions on desired days and times, periodically or
You can find these
once. In addition to individual days of the week, you can
functionalities in the
define your own wake-up times for public holidays,
Loxone Auto Configuration.
vacation, etc. In addition, the Alarm Clock FunctionBlock
Learn more on page 13.
has a snooze function (which is dearly loved by many). In
addition, a Touch Nightlight Air can be linked, via which
a wake-up alarm is issued.

Learn more

You can get these features through the Loxone auto


configuration. Find out more on page 13.
22 Fe ature s

Multimedia & Music


The Audioserver combines great computing power, Music Sources & Music Formats
versatile features and four amplifier outputs in the
smallest of spaces. It is infinitely flexible and freely
scalable.

In combination with high-quality, passive 4-8Ω


loudspeakers, an impressive sound experience is created. Spotify TuneIn SD-Karte Apple AirPlay 2
Whether it's quiet or loud, crystal-clear background
music or powerful party beats - the Audioserver masters
all challenges with flying colors.

OGG

In combination with the in-house Loxone speakers, the USB Line-In Netzwerk
intelligent audio system can be integrated into the
building almost invisibly.

MP3 AAC ALAC M4A


Top features of the multiroom system

▶ Multiroom audio – fully integrated

▶ Smart doorbell

▶ Loud alarm tone


FLAC WMA WMA
lossless
▶ Text-to-speech

▶ Custom announcements

▶ Gentle alarm clock

▶ Automatic activation

▶ Room off - house off

▶ All devices under control

Tip: Other multimedia systems, such as projectors and


consoles, can also be integrated easily into the Loxone
system.

Learn more
F e at u r e s 23

Access Control &

Door Communication
Learn more Whether only two or 200 users - with Loxone you can
implement the perfect access control for your project.

Loxone offers a comprehensive access systex


h} Code & NFC: The NFC Code Touch enables
contactless and highly encrypted access using the
integrated NFC reader and can be used universally
(e.g. also for lockers, secret compartments,...)„

X} Intercom: With the Loxone Intercom, the app-


compatible video intercom system, you can keep an
eye on what is happening in front of your door at any
time, and from anywhere. Open the door on the go or
send a text-to-speech message - anything is possibleq

} Intercom Trust: With the new Loxone Config 13, it is


now possible for a single intercom to be used by
Front Door
Voice connection active
multiple Miniservers. This is particularly necessary in
projects with, for example, several residential units or
an office complex.

Top features of the access control system

▶ Custom user and rights management

▶ Logging & tracking

▶ Flexibility in the choice of system

▶ Use of numerical codes

Hang up Video Microphone ▶ Time-dependent codes / one-time codes

▶ Custom ringtone

Open Door
▶ Remote access
Open Garage Door

Turn on Light

Settings
24 F e at u r e s

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Energy Management
The optimal use of self-generated energy, e.g. from PV Battery Storage

systems, is a significant contribution to environmental Without battery storage, the self-generated electricity is
and climate protection. The Miniserver controls the only used by the consumers who are also active during
intelligent distribution of energy depending on electricity generation. In a conventional building, this
production, demand and prioritization without always requires manual intervention.

overloading the power grid. With the help of Loxone, 
 Self-consumption of the electricity generated becomes
not only is energy management ensured, energy 
 easier with battery storage: the electricity can be made
costs can be significantly reduced as well.

available when it is really needed – regardless of


whether the sun is shining. This way, it is possible to
Top features of our energy management system:
cover a large part of the required amount of electricity
▶ Standby killer
with the self-generated electricity of the photovoltaic
▶ Away mode
system.

▶ Energy statistics

▶ Intelligent heating & cooling phases


But the photovoltaic system and the associated inverter
▶ App notifications
as well as the battery storage need a higher authority to
▶ Optimization of your energy consumption via work effectively. This task can of course be managed by
integrating a heat pump, battery storage etc.

our Miniserver. All information such as current


production, battery charge status, weather forecasts,
Tip: Even "stupid" devices such as the dishwasher can be status of the electric car and much more come together
easily integrated into the Loxone system. A new feature is here.

the option of seamlessly integrating smart household


appliances with Home Connect from Bosch, Siemens, Photovoltaic

Gaggenau and NEFF into the building automation. A photovoltaic system and battery storage combined
with the Loxone Miniserver ensure optimal use of self-
generated energy.
F e at u r e s 25
21

This significantly reduces the electricity costs of a it is advisable to select a wallbox that can be integrated
building. Thanks to the full integration of the inverter and seamlessly into the Loxone system.

battery storage in the Loxone system, consumers can be


switched on and off depending on the load or With a wallbox, the vehicle is charged depending on the
consumption. Thanks to the Energy Manager energy yield of the photovoltaic system, the consumption
FunctionBlock, the electricity produced free of charge is of the rest of the house and the state of charge of the
used optimally. For example, load-intensive consumers battery storage.

such as the heat pump or a heating rod can be


intelligently activated when there is a solar yield. If the FunctionBlock Wallbox

electricity currently being produced is not needed, the A FunctionBlock called »Wallbox« was developed
battery storage is charged and serves as a buffer for the specifically for this purpose. The block is used to control
evening hours. The interaction of all trades and the and visualize a charging station for electric vehicles. One
extensive logic features of the Miniserver lead to a of the most important properties of a wallbox is that the
building that works independently even in times of charging current can be limited intelligently.

moderate sunshine, i.e. no electricity has to be


purchased.

You can find these functionalities in the Loxone Auto


Configuration. Learn more on page 13.
E-charging Station

In order to perfect the interaction of intelligent energy


management and effective charging of an electric car,

Irrigation
Irrigation systems, sprinkler systems, drip irrigation and
more - thanks to the large number of open interfaces
and the freely configurable software, Loxone offers
unique solutions for automatic irrigation.

Irrigation is controlled either via the weather forecast


from the weather station or via moisture sensors in the
soil. If a cistern is used to store water and the water level
is too low, it will not be irrigated. In addition, the
sprinkling can be activated time-dependently or
manually via the Loxone App.

Top features of our irrigation control

▶ Automatic horizontal or vertical irrigation

▶ Relative or absolute humidity

▶ Soil moisture monitoring

▶ Level monitoring, e.g. of a cistern

▶ Weather forecast

▶ Monitoring

▶ Remote access

▶ Notifications

Tip: While automatic irrigation can be useful for every


garden, it also provides an enormous advantage for
protection against frost in agriculture, for sports facilities
or for green roofs and facades. Learn more
26

Learn more

Ambient Assisted Living (AAL)

Ambient Assisted Living refers to technical solutions that ▶ Nightlight feature

support people with disabilities on their way to a more ▶ All-round protection

independent life or enable a self-determined life in old ▶ Remote access (access for rescue workers,...)

age.

▶ Automatic lighting

▶ Healthy air quality

With the use of Loxone technology, residents are given ▶ Feel-good temperature

more security. In addition, the supervisors are relieved

and the investors also benefit from the building FunctionBlock AAL Smart Alarm

automation.

​This FunctionBlock implements an intelligent detection

of emergency situations. For example, if a person in need

Top features of AAL control


falls, help can be called quickly. In addition, a manual

▶ Fall control
alarm is possible, e.g. via an emergency button or other

▶ Emergency button
alarm logic. Loxone products such as Motion Detector

▶ Reminders
Tree can be conveniently selected via a configuration

▶ Access for emergency services (ambulance)


dialog (double-click on the FunctionBlock).

▶ Detection of changes

▶ Alert chain

▶ Prevention of hazards

Wellness

Loxone takes over the intelligent control of your wellness

oasis and gives you even more time to relax - whether in

the sauna or by the pool.

Top features of sauna control


Top features of pool control

▶ Temperature control (monitoring, correction)


▶ Water treatment (filtration, circulation,...)

▶ Lighting with hourglass feature


▶ Integration of heat pumps

▶ Public announcements
▶ Fresh water supply

▶ Operation via touch surface


▶ Lighting

▶ Safety shutdown
▶ Counter-current system

▶ Total load monitoring ▶ Remote access

▶ Monitoring
F e at u r e s 27
21

Security
A building equipped with Loxone monitors whether ▶ Child lock

someone is approaching without authorization, and ▶ False alarm suppression

sounds an alarm in case of an emergency. It detects ▶ Logging feature

escaping water, warns of dangers such as fire or smoke ▶ Opening state

and, ultimately, ensures all-round protection.

▶ Monitoring (surveillance camera,...)

It does not require an additional expensive alarm system. FunctionBlock: Fire and Water Alarm

The existing components, such as presence detectors, With the Fire and Water Alarm FunctionBlock, extensive
door contacts, light and shading, are combined into a features relating to the protection of residents in a smart
fully-fledged alarm system that provides 100% reliable home can be implemented. If an impending fire is
protection against danger.

detected by the smoke detector Air or Loxone Touch, the


fire alarm is triggered. This takes place in two phases
Top features for more security
(pre-alarm/main alarm). In an installation based on the
▶ Panic button
Loxone standard, the entire shading system opens during
▶ Away/ Alarm mode
the alarm, the lighting flashes and an alarm tone sounds
▶ Different alarm zones
via the audio server. This way, the smart home draws
▶ Fire & water alarm control panel
maximum attention to warn residents. In the event of
▶ Presence simulation
water detection by the Air water sensor, the same alarm
▶ Air quality monitoring
levels are activated as with a fire alarm.

▶ Notification via push notification, call, and more

▶ Customizable alarm chain


You can find these functionalities in the Loxone

▶ Remote access Auto Configuration. Learn more on page 13.

Learn more
28 Loxone Standards & Recommendations

Switch Standard
Even if automated features eliminate the need to positioning your buttons that everyone can understand.

constantly press buttons, there are scenarios in a With the T5 Switch Standard, Loxone is the most
building where the use of buttons is more practical. For advanced system on the planet. All touch points in each
example, simply changing the volume, manually opening room follow the same functional principle. This makes
or closing the shading or adjusting the lighting mood. labeling or even complicated memorization of the
Fewer switches, more clarity - this was our motto when respective assignment completely superfluous. Only the
designing the Loxone Switch Standard. This Switch look of the button has to be selected, the rest does what
Standard is our clear recommendation for operating and it is supposed to do: simply work.

This is how the Loxone



Switch Standard works

Learn more

Single tap
Double tap
Triple tap

Touching the large button in the When leaving the room, a A special highlight is the “house
middle switches the lighting on double tap in the middle of the off” feature, which puts the
or changes the lighting mood. button is enough to switch off entire building into sleep mode
With a tap on the button on the the light and all devices in the with a triple tap. The lights go
top left, the shading moves up, room. Double-tap the button at out, standby devices are
on the bottom left it moves the top right to change the unplugged, the alarm system is
down. The music is controlled music source. To turn the music armed, etc. Always tailor-made,
on the right. One tap on the top off again, double-tap the just the way you want it.
and it gets louder, one tap on bottom-right button.
the bottom and it turns down
the volume.
L o x o n e S ta n d a r d s & R e c o m m e n d at i o n s 29

Central Commands

Various “Central” FunctionBlocks can be used to execute central

commands that affect the entire shading, lighting and music in a

building. In addition, so-called operating modes can be used to influence

a large number of different trades and functions at the same time.

Operating Modes

Every building should have a standard of


operating modes. We recommend:

House off
system and presence simulation. Before you come back,

When the last person leaves a building, they can put said the heating is reactivated via a calendar entry so that

building into a deep sleep with a triple tap on a button nobody has to freeze after some well-deserved time off.

near the entrance door. The entire light in the building is

switched off, power guzzlers are disconnected from the Frost & Wind Protection

mains, the shading moves back to the automatic The central commands also include reliable protection

position, the heating runs on the back burner, the against frost and wind. Reliably differentiating and

Audioserver goes to standby and, lastly, the alarm monitoring wind and temperature automatically protects

system is armed.

the building from imminent danger.

Night Mode
Frost Protection

Just before falling asleep, a tap on the button next to the If the outside temperature falls below 1°C and the

bed is enough and the Miniserver puts part of the house Weather Station detects precipitation, the Miniserver

into Night Mode. The lights switch off, the shading goes prevents damage caused by frost. All shading elements

down, the Audioserver goes into standby, the are stopped immediately and locked for security reasons.

temperature in unused rooms is lowered and the alarm The frost protection can either be canceled manually in

system is armed in defined rooms. When you go to the the visualization or is deactivated automatically at an

toilet at night, the lighting is only dimmed so as not to outside temperature of over 10°C.

dazzle or wake anyone.

Storm Protection

Home in Deep Sleep


If the Loxone Weather Station detects a wind speed at

Whenever you leave for a family vacation or a company which the shading could be damaged, the storm

holiday, you want to know that your building is safe while protection is activated. This means that all shading

no one is there. To be able to leave carefree, simply elements move to the safety position and operation is

activate the operating mode "Home in Deep Sleep" in blocked. The storm protection is canceled either

the App, and the Miniserver will do the rest: set the manually in the App or automatically when the wind

heating to frost protection temperature, disconnect speed drops.

power guzzlers from the network, activate the alarm


30 L o x o n e S ta n d a r d s & R e c o m m e n d at i o n s

Control Elements

Touch Flex

A brand new way to provide customised room control.

Assign only the functions that are most used or needed –

thoughtfully made to meet the needs of spaces with

frequent new users, such as hotels. With integrated


Learn more temperature and humidity sensors, it can also act as a

thermostat for temperature control.

Touch Pure

The Touch Pure brings an elevated feel to the Touch

design. With a high-quality build, the Touch Pure has

a frameless real glass surface and ceramic,

fingerprint-free finish. Plus, the built-in orientation

light will help guide the way at night. Learn more

Touch

Beautifully designed with a matte plastic surface, the

Touch brings a single compact control element to any

room. The five touch points let you control the essential

functions in your smart building with ease.


Learn more

NFC Code Touch

The NFC Code Touch offers an ideal combined access

control solution for your doors, gates, garages and

alarms in a single device that boasts a modern and

sleek design. Thanks to a wide range of functionality,

it can be used for individual and one-time access. Learn more


L o x o n e S ta n d a r d s & R e c o m m e n d at i o n s 31

Touch Nightlight Air

Versatile functionality and stylish design meet to create a

control element right by your bedside. The Touch

Nightlight Air can be used as an alarm clock, ambient

light, and an easily movable control device for any living


Learn more space.

Touch & Grill Air

Grilling and the outdoors go together with the Touch

& Grill Air. This mobile control device has a high-

quality housing, a UV-resistant, splash-proof glass

surface and a long-lasting battery. With Loxone Air


Learn more
technology you can measure temperatures anywhere!

Touch Surface

An almost invisible switch, the Touch Surface hides in

plain sight on a variety of surfaces like stone, wood,

ceramics and glass. Transform your kitchen countertops,

desks or even your shower walls into a smart control


Learn more device for the whole room.

Learn more Learn more

Loxone App Remote Air

Control your home from your phone. With the The Remote Air is a unique wireless remote

Loxone App, you can view and adjust key control with the same capabilities as its Touch

functions within a smart home and view counterparts. Besides the Touch standards for

important info and notifications all from one lighting, music or shading, you can also assign

screen. Thanks to simple user management and the buttons to control the garage door, alarm

assignment of user rights, our app is also ideal for system and more.

commercial properties.
32 L o x o n e S ta n d a r d s & R e c o m m e n d at i o n s

Online

Services Discover

Caller Service
Discover

Weather Service

The Loxone Online Services enrich every intelligent

building with additional services or data from the online

world. And all 100% secure and with respect for your

privacy. Your data never leaves the house. True to the

motto "My house, my data". Equip your building with our

online services and implement unique features.

Remote Connect Service

Thanks to innovative technology, our specially developed

Remote Connect Service offers you the opportunity to

connect to your Miniserver absolutely reliably and

securely at any time and from any place. Completely

without cloud and third-party tools - your data stays

with you at all times and 100%.

The Remote Connect Service works regardless of which

provider you are with and whether you have an IPv4 or

IPv6 address. You can expect real end-to-end encryption.

The service does not require port forwarding and,

therefor,e no complex and time-consuming configuration

of routers, firewalls and the like. Note: Only available for

the Miniserver Generation 2

Caller Service

Whether as an alarm or reminder function - the Caller

Service will inform you immediately whenever you need


Reminder
it. With the Caller Service, you can have calls made and

acknowledged for certain events if you wish. This option

is extremely popular, especially in combination with our

alarm function. But many other practical applications


Accept
can also be implemented with it: For example, a

telephone reminder at dusk if the garage door is still

open.

Weather Service

The Weather Service lets the building know the current

and future weather conditions at all times. Our service

calculates a precise weather profile including a forecast

for your geographic coordinates. All weather information

is available to make smart decisions. e.g.: the expected

precipitation is relevant, for example, to make decisions

for automatic irrigation.

Thanks to the precise radiation data for the coming day,

your shading knows when to do what. In combination Humidity Sun exposure Precipitation,
Air Pressure
Rain, Snow
with our Weather Station, your building always reacts

optimally to the weather.

Temperature
Dew point Wind direction Wind speed
& perceived

Temperature
Smart
Solutions 

by Loxone Discover the

Loxone Shop

Whether high-quality LED lights, modern access systems, room audio solutions to alarm systems and much more.
sensors, actuators and many other products - in the past This complete solution guarantees perfect interaction of
10 years, we have created a large portfolio of software all components at all times. We have complete trust in
and hardware solutions. If you want, you can join the our system, which is why we give our partners within the
Loxone universe and take advantage of complete, 360° Loxone system a functional guarantee.

solutions without having to forego important functions.

However, we do not block other systems, no matter


Your Advantage
network, DALI, Modbus, RS485, KNX or many more. As
Loxone offers a 360° solution that results in a perfect long as there is a suitable interface, we are open to all
interaction of all components. The Loxone product world systems.

covers all areas comprehensively - from lighting to multi-


34

Window & Door Control


2 open

Fire Detection Centre


Window & Door Contact
Open
Kitchen All ok

Window & Door Contact


Open
Toilet
All ok
Water Detection Centre
All ok
Window & Door Contact
Closed
Bathroom Message history
All ok
Window & Door Contact
Closed
Child’s Room
Activate alarm suppression
Window & Door Contact
Message history
Bedroom
Closed

Window & Door Contact


Closed
Living Room Activate alarm suppression

Essential Sensors in
Automated Buildings
The right selection and correct position of the sensors is Water Sensor

the backbone of reliable home and building automation. Water sensors can make a significant contribution to
On the following pages we present the most important protecting a building from damage. The sensors detect
sensors:

water leakage immediately. This way, the building can be


protected from major damage. Thanks to the Loxone Air
Presence Detection
technology, the Water Sensor can be placed flexibly.

Precise presence detection in a building is essential for


most automation processes. Therefore, the necessary Smoke Detection

hardware should be available in every room. At Loxone, Smoke detectors are used to protect people and houses
presence detection is carried out with the help of Loxone in the event of a fire so that everyone can take action
Presence Sensors. Thanks to a combination of PIR, before it’s too late. Loxone Smoke Detectors have their
presence and acoustic sensors, presence detection forms own siren and work completely independently thanks to
the basis for functions such as automated lighting the battery. It is also available via an interface to the
including constant brightness control, alarm, music, smart home, which then controls all alarms throughout
heating, ventilation & cooling and much more.

the house.

Temperature Measurement
Door & Window Contacts

The right room climate has a major impact on well-being Knowing whether windows and doors of a building are
and productivity. It is equally important in smart homes, open or closed is essential for a wide variety of tasks.
offices and commercial properties. A crucial factor is the The appropriate sensors are not only used to protect
correct comfort temperature. Therefore, a temperature against burglary, but also for comfort features.
sensor is already integrated in all Loxone control devices.

Modern heating systems are sluggish, which is why we


have to regulate the temperature precisely in each room
to compensate for this sluggishness.
E s s e n t i a l S e n s o r s i n Au to m at e d B u i l d i n g s 35

For example, a window contact can be used to prevent FunctionBlock Window & Door Monitoring

the shading from closing automatically when the patio With the FunctionBlock Window you can display the
door is open, thus preventing damage. Thanks to the status of the windows and doors without much effort. 

Loxone App, you always have an overview of the current In addition to Loxone Air products, external contacts can
status of the windows and doors. This gives a feeling of also be connected to the FunctionBlock. It is best to
security when leaving the house or when a storm is point out that a reed contact should be installed when
approaching.
buying a window.

Weather Station

A weather station provides exact weather data for the respective location of the
building, and forms the basis for many functions of an automated building. It doesn't
matter whether it's automated storm protection, automatic irrigation or automated
shading.

The Loxone Weather Station delivers the following measurements:

Temperature Brightness Precipitation Wind

Position of the Weather Station

Before the optimal position of the weather station is selected, it must first be defined
which measured values ​are particularly important for the protection of the building.

Storms are often the cause of The weather station needs the
Frost and moisture occurring at the
damage to the shading. Therefore, exact brightness detection for the same time can cause considerable
the weather station should be able to automatic shading to function damage to the shading. Therefore, it
record the wind without trees, walls reliably. This can conflict with the is important that the precipitation
and eaves slowing down the wind temperature measurement, which reaches the weather station
before it reaches the weather station. ideally takes place in the shade. It is unhindered, so that the intelligent
therefore advisable to use the building can reliably protect itself
weather service. from this danger.

​Weather service included

In addition to the local sensors, the Loxone Weather Station is delivered including a
weather service. The weather forecasts from the weather service extend up to 66 hours
into the future and provide additional data such as humidity, air pressure, dew point,
wind direction, wind speed and more.

Humidity Sun exposure Precipitation,


Air Pressure Temperature
D ew point Wind direction Wind speed
Rain, Snow & perceived

Temperature
36 Technologies

Technologies
Loxone offers an all-round solution and supports numerous technologies to give you
unique and incomparable comfort. A future-proof building requires solid technologies.
We would like to introduce you to the two most important ones, which represent the
nerve tracts in a Loxone installation.

Tree Technology (cable-based)

With the development of our Tree technology, we have pursued a clear goal: to reduce 

the cabling and installation effort in residential and commercial properties to a minimum.
This technology makes the integration of Loxone Tree devices such as spotlights, touch
buttons, actuators and much more so revolutionarily easy!

Up to 80% less cabling effort


Installation in record time
Completely in harmony

With Loxone Tree you can wire Loxone Tree devices are ready The Tree Technology and all
the peripheral devices flexibly, to go with just a few clicks. For Tree products can be installed
and connect all Tree devices instance, for a motion detector via Plug & Play, and work
with each other. This way, you Tree you need 20 seconds to perfectly with all Loxone
save terminals, cables and start up. components.
space in the distributor.
Technologies 37

Touch Pure Touch


Tree Nano DI Tree
Tree
GND

GND

GND
+24V

+24V

+24V
WH Tree

GN Tree

WH Tree
LED Spot LED Spot LED Spot
RGBW Tree RGBW Tree RGBW Tree
WH
GN

GN

L N L N

Tree Cable

Tree Cable
24 V DC 24 V DC
Power Supply Power Supply

24V GND 24V GND


+ - + -
WH Tree
WH Tree

GN
GN

Tree
Extension
GND
+24V

WH Link
BU

Cabling

All Tree devices are simply connected to the The right cable was developed specifically
Tree interface of the Miniserver or the Tree for wiring the Tree devices. One cable for all
Extension. Up to 50 Tree devices can be Tree products - whether it's a motion
connected per branch with a total cable detector, actuator or LED spot: With the new
length of max. 500m. No connection may Loxone Tree cable, you can install and
be established between the different tree commission all Loxone products in a flash. Discover

branches. The diagram above shows an The standardized color code minimizes Loxone

Tree Products
example of the wiring of several Tree devices installation errors and thus saves valuable
that are connected to a Tree Extension. time.

The following topologies are permitted for wiring:

Star Line Tree Bus


38 Technologies

Air Technology (wireless)

We have developed our own radio-based technology especially for

those who have no way of laying a cable. Loxone Air, perfect for all

renovators and refurbishers. 100% in harmony with the Loxone

system. Solid and reliable. No Stemming. No rewiring.

Discover

Loxone

Air Products

Updatable
Minimum consumption

All Loxone Air products are fully updateable. This All Loxone Air products are optimized in terms of

means that all of your Loxone Air components their energy consumption. Specially developed

are always up to date in terms of safety chips ensure the lowest consumption. This

technology. Your Loxone automation solution guarantees long battery life and minimal

remains future-proof. electricity costs.

Fully encrypted communication


Mesh technology

Loxone Air communication is encrypted using Loxone Air is based on mesh technology. Each

IPSec, the current security standard. Each Loxone product that is connected to a permanent power

installation has its own encryption key. The supply increases the range and stability of the

Loxone Air technology is safe and reliably overall system. This creates an incredible range.

protected against replay attacks.


Technologies 39

Open
r


Documentation
Discove
Loxone Library

Loxone is an open system. No matter which building automation are developed every day. With the

manufacturer and which area of ​application - if a Loxone Library, we give your ideas the space they

product has a suitable interface, it can be integrated 
 deserve. Submit the templates you have developed and

into the Loxone building automation. This openness is make them available worldwide.

documented in the Loxone Library. There, you will find all

templates and plug-ins for easy and quick integration of Important: As with all our offers, the quality of

various third-party products. In just one place, neatly submissions in the Loxone Library is extremely important

structured.

to us. Therefore, submitted templates will only be

released for download after they have been successfully

Become a developer
checked by a Loxone expert. A rating system allows the

In the Loxone Community, fantastic solutions for Loxone community to rate the quality of the released templates.

Interfaces

Digital In/Outpu DAL I


ö
Fr hling
Apple HomeKit

Analog In/Output
BACNet IP
SIA DC-09
EEBus

Modbus RTU/TCP
1-Wire
Infrarot
HomeConnect
RS232
Network (LAN)
PWM
Miele@Home

RS485
DMX
EnOcean
u.v.m

KNX Intercom I-Tec 0-250V

Network Communication

Our Miniserver was designed for communication via 
 integrated ready-made templates in our Config software,

LAN and, therefore, has a LAN interface - it carries the which make integration very easy.

network idea in its DNA, so to speak. This gives you

numerous options for communicating with other Get data from your PV system

network-enabled devices. We’ve got some examples in Many current inverter models have a LAN interface. We

store for you:

have even created seamless, ready-to-use integration for

Fronius inverters.

Control your music system or amplifier

Whether volume, on/off commands or selecting the right Send and receive any commands

source. If the network interface of your amplifier is Use our so-called "virtual inputs and outputs" to send
sufficiently documented, it can be controlled with the and receive any HTTP commands - for example to

Miniserver.

automatically wake up the PC when you enter your 


home office.

Control your TV set via network

For many current TV devices and music systems, we have


Software
The software is an essential part of Loxone's home and so easy. From intelligent heating control to automatic
building control. Since the introduction of our software in shading – the FunctionBlocks enable your project to be

2009, we have recorded more than 1.5 million downloads configured quickly and easily. This is what makes our
of our Loxone Config and around 1 million App Loxone Config so unique and the most powerful software
installations. With our free updates, we are constantly for building automation.

offering new options and expanding the range of


features for your building.

Loxone Apps

Although visualization is not needed every day, it is an


Loxone Config
important part of an automated building. With the help
With the help of the so-called Loxone Config, you can of the visualization, you get detailed information and
implement your individual configuration tailored to your control options of the building. The settings for comfort
needs. The experience from many thousands of projects temperatures or lighting moods are just two examples of
related to building and home automation flows directly countless possibilities. Nevertheless, the visualization
into the development of our Loxone Config. More than should only have a supporting effect and should not be
100 ready-made FunctionBlocks make using our software necessary for daily operation.

Free updates
Also great for businesses etc..
One App for everything

Like the Loxone Miniserver, our Thanks to simple user No matter if iPhone, Android
Loxone App is becoming more and administration and assignment smartphone or tablet. Whether
more powerful thanks to ongoing of rights, you have maximum light, shading, music or pool.
updates! Over the years, we have flexibility. You decide who can Operate your home, office,
added numerous free updates to operate what. The diversity of restaurant and even easier via
our App, which provide new our App is unmatched. the Loxone App. Use the App on
possibilities and features. the device of your choice.
S o f t wa r e 41

Automatic designer scenes


them up via the Loxone App icon with a 3D touch. These

The Automatic Designer is used to create your own logic quick actions are also transferred to your smartwatch
links using the Loxone App. Certain objects or events are and are available here.

selected as conditions, logically linked and later trigger


an action.

User management

With the help of the Loxone App, you can edit and create
Shortcuts
your users quickly and easily on your smartphone. You
With the help of the quick actions or shortcuts, you can can change passwords, access authorizations and user
save up to four app positions or commands and call groups with just a few clicks.

Download

Loxone Config
42 B a s i c Eq u i p m e n t

Basic Equipment

Network
This technique is simple and works well over the long
The network plays an essential role in a modern building. term. The provision of an emergency power supply via

It ensures the connection of all network-based devices in 24V is also extremely easy. However, the electricity that
a building to the Miniserver. Special attention should be flows to the consumers often receives little attention. Just
paid to the range of the WLAN, so that the entire like with 230V, this leads to heating of the cable and is
building is covered as far as possible. Smartphones and safety-critical. Cables must be secured accordingly. 24V
tablets need stable WiFi for a good connection to the lines are to be secured according to the requirements of
Miniserver. Walls, concrete ceilings, etc. sometimes the wire cross-section. Another issue could be the line
provide strong shielding and, thus, influence the long- voltage drop at high currents. So that this is not critical,
term stability of the network. With the help of access Loxone products are usually provided with a wide
points distributed throughout the building, voltage input and are therefore largely uncritical against
comprehensive WLAN coverage is guaranteed. voltage drops.

Important devices should always be assigned a static IP


address in order to establish correct connections over the 230V power supply

long term. In addition, it is best to connect them by For all consumers - from the refrigerator to the vacuum
cable. The bandwidth of a cable is much higher, even cleaner - 230V is still the voltage of choice. The cable
with the best WLAN. A network cable should be laid cross-sections are a lot smaller with 230V cabling and
especially for multimedia devices, TV, etc.

can lead to very high performance. Fusing with residual


current circuit breakers to protect people and miniature
24V power supply
circuit breakers to protect the lines is established, mature
The 24V low voltage is ideal for supplying the LED and provides the necessary safety. Electrical accidents
lighting. If done correctly, 24V offers many advantages. are almost non-existent. Consumers can be controlled
Safe to touch, this voltage is harmless to humans and very easily via potential-free relay contacts.

animals. Lighting specifically designed and built for 24V The dimming of the 230V lighting is also possible without
has the advantage that a power pack does not have to any problems, taking into account the correct dimming
be built into every light source. 24V based illuminants are type and selection of the light source.
infinitely dimmable via PWM (pulse width modulation).
B a s i c Eq u i p m e n t 43

LOXONE

Training
Get to know the ins and outs of our
Loxone system, and become an
expert in a matter of days! Whether
you‘re new to Loxone or an
experienced partner, we have just
the right training option for you.
Find a training near you, or book
an online course now.

Find & book

appointments now

loxone.com/training
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