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Project Insight: Pool Control with Remo KNX RF

Real challenges. Real solutions.

In our new “Project Insight” series, members of the Elsner Elektronik team share experiences from real projects encountered in their day-to-day work. The focus is on practical challenges in building automation and on how carefully planned solutions can translate complex requirements into reliable, real-world applications.

We begin with a project in the field of pool control, where different systems were intelligently combined into one cohesive concept. Frederik Riedel, Head of Technical Service at Elsner Elektronik, provides insight into a rather unconventional approach in which the Elsner Remo KNX RF remote control played a central role.

About our expert

Frederik Riedel

Frederik Riedel has been with Elsner Elektronik since 2010 and has been head of Technical Service since 2015. Thanks to his many years of experience, he knows the Elsner product range inside out and is very familiar with the requirements of professional users.

As a certified KNX tutor, he combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of system integration and passes on his extensive knowledge in training courses and webinars.

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The project

When Three Remote Controls Are Two Too Many

The Challenge

“In a recent project, I was faced with a typical real-world situation: the pool of a building was operated using three separate remote controls – one for the pool cover, one for the pool lighting and another for the LED strips in the pool house. For the user, this was neither clear nor convenient. My approach was therefore straightforward: the existing systems were not to be replaced, but intelligently combined.”

My Approach

“I integrated the lighting into the existing KNX bus via DMX and DALI gateways and connected the pool cover using the Elsner KNX A3-B2 gate control module. All functions were then assigned to a single central RF remote control.

The result: one remote control – in this case the Remo KNX RF – now intuitively operates the pool cover, lighting and LED strips. At the same time, all functions are fully integrated into the house via KNX, including the option to implement further automation features or extensions at any time.”

Key Takeaway

“This project demonstrates how even complex individual systems can be systematically combined with KNX – without unnecessary compromises in usability or future scalability.”

Elsner components

Would you like to implement this solution in your own project?

The following Elsner components were among those used to realise the solution described above:

  • KNX A3-B2 KNX Control Module for Door Drives
    For the secure integration of gate and cover drives into KNX projects.
  • Remo KNX RF Radio Remote Control for KNX RF
    As a central, intuitive control unit for pool covers, lighting and additional functions.
  • KNX DALI L1/2 ind/gr/bc sec DALI Gateways
    For integrating pool and accent lighting into the KNX bus and enabling lighting control and scene management.
Hand holding Remo KNX RF radio remote control from Elsner Elektronik in front of illuminated poolHand holding Remo KNX RF radio remote control from Elsner Elektronik in front of illuminated pool

The components used in the project in our Shop

KNX A3-B2
KNX A3-B2
Modulo centralina azionamento porta per KNX
203,00 €
19% IVA incl., spedizione escl.
Remo KNX RF
Remo KNX RF
Radiocomando per KNX RF
378,00 €
19% IVA incl., spedizione escl.
KNX DALI L2 ind/gr/bc sec Schnittstelle zur Lichtsteuerung
KNX DALI L1/2 ind/gr/bc sec
Interfacce KNX DALI
As low as 530,00 €
19% IVA incl., spedizione escl.
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