Modern building with glass windows and blinds, in front of which is the Elsner BX8 KNX extension for blind control.Modern building with glass windows and blinds, in front of which is the Elsner BX8 KNX extension for blind control.

BX8 KNX: Extension for complex shading

News of 17 April 2025

Extended blind control with BX8 KNX – flexible, efficient, versatile

New possibilities for your next KNX project: With our brand new BX8 KNX extension for blind control, you can extend existing solutions and control up to eight additional façades. And all this independently of the actuators and weather sensors already in use!

The compact DIN rail module (3 units) integrates seamlessly into the KNX system and offers powerful automation functions for optimal daylight management, energy efficiency and weather protection.

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Function overview

Your advantages with BX8 KNX

  • Flexible integration – can be used with existing KNX actuators and weather sensors
  • Automatic façade control – control based on brightness, sun position and room temperature
  • Extended protection functions – wind, rain and frost protection for shading systems
  • 9 digital inputs – for push buttons, scene control or external values
Drawing of the BX8 KNX Blind Control ExtensionDrawing of the BX8 KNX Blind Control Extension
Added value for your projects

Why BX8 KNX?

In office complexes with glass façades, sun protection is crucial for lighting comfort and energy consumption. BX8 KNX enables adaptive control that automatically ensures glare-free working depending on the position of the sun and brightness, while reducing heating and air conditioning costs.

Modern building with glass windows and blinds, in front of which is the Elsner BX8 KNX extension for blind controlModern building with glass windows and blinds, in front of which is the Elsner BX8 KNX extension for blind control
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Smart Shading with KNX

Energy efficiency is a must – not an option: Since the German GEG amendment 2023, significantly stricter limits for primary energy consumption have applied to new buildings. Without smart building automation, it is almost impossible to combine comfort, efficiency and legal compliance. Smart systems such as KNX control heating, cooling and sun protection as required – fully automatically and reliably.

Sunlight shines through the pergola roof of a modern house.Sunlight shines through the pergola roof of a modern house.
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