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Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document explores the evolving needs in building architecture, focusing on the integration of digital, intelligent, and flexible solutions. ABB is recognized as a leader in developing smarter systems for modern buildings, emphasizing both design and functionality.
Key Trends
  • Urbanization: By 2050, 70% of the global population is expected to live in cities.
  • Digitalization: By 2022, 50 billion networked devices are anticipated to be in use globally.
  • Renewable Energy: Significant growth in solar and electric vehicle (EV) markets is projected over the next two decades.
Solutions Overview
ABB offers a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates various building functions such as HVAC, lighting, energy management, and security systems. The ABB Ability™ platform enables remote control and monitoring, enhancing building management efficiency.
Energy Management
ABB provides solutions for energy efficiency, including systems for energy distribution, production, and EV charging. The Terra 54 DC charging station is noted for its suitability in high-traffic areas.
Design and Aesthetics
ABB emphasizes the importance of design in building architecture, offering products that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal. Award-winning designs like the Busch-SmartTouch® and ABB-tacteo® KNX sensor are highlighted.
Building Systems
ABB's building systems, such as ABB-free@home® and ABB-Welcome, utilize the i-bus® KNX technology to provide flexible and efficient building management solutions. These systems are designed to be easily integrated and adaptable to future needs.
Conclusion
The document concludes by reinforcing ABB's commitment to innovation in building technology, ensuring that modern buildings are equipped with the latest smart solutions for enhanced efficiency and user experience.
Overview of Home Automation Solutions
The document discusses ABB's home automation solutions, focusing on flexible planning for lighting, air conditioning, shading, safety, energy management, operation, automation, and communication. It highlights the ABB-free@home®, ABB-Welcome, and ABB-secure@home systems, emphasizing their ease of use and integration capabilities.
ABB-free@home®
This system is designed for smart residential buildings, suitable for both new constructions and renovations. It allows for the control of blinds, lights, heating, air conditioning, and door communication through various interfaces such as touch panels, smart home switches, voice control, and cloud access. Users can customize and expand functions as needed.
ABB-Welcome
This door communication system enhances safety and comfort by integrating door openers, communication, light switches, and video surveillance. It can be controlled via wall panels, tablets, or smartphones and can be combined with other ABB systems for comprehensive home management.
ABB-secure@home
A wireless security system that protects against burglary, theft, fire, and water damage. It integrates seamlessly with ABB-free@home® and offers easy installation without damaging walls or floors. The system includes a remote control with configurable keys for managing alarms and security zones.
References
The document provides examples of ABB's solutions in action, such as the Blue Lagoon City Hotel in Greece, a private villa near Heidelberg, Germany, and the DVAG headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany. These projects showcase the integration of ABB's KNX systems and control panels for enhanced building management and security.
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Catalog excerpts

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— Create smarter SMARTER BUILDING Architecture for today and tomorrow

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— The world is getting smarter — The world is constantly changing, and with it so are the needs of the people. Digital, intelligent, and flexible building solutions are in greater demand than ever before and need to be factored into modern building design from the start. ABB is at the forefront of this change and is actively developing a range of smarter systems for homes and buildings with both designer and occupants in mind — new.abb.com/buildi

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Integration of flexible supply and demand Solar and EV markets will experience fast growth over the next 20 years 50 billion networked devices will be in use worldwide by 2022 Urbanization 70% of the world’s population will live in cities by 2050

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Tomorrow's buildings need to be more than just showpieces for unique ideas and plans. They should work together to create smarter, safer, and more efficient cities, built around intelligent infrastructures - that's what ABB believes anyway. If you agree, come and discover our modern, intelligent systems, and see how they place a world of design and functionality directly at your fingertips.

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006 – 015 Solutions 016 – 021 Design 022 – 027 Switches 028 – 037 System

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— Solutions for every need ABB Eco System The great thing about digital solutions is that when done properly, they should all work hand in hand to simplify and improve the lives of those using them. The demand for digital solutions in modern buildings is greater than ever. ABB brings all functions and solutions seamlessly together under one roof, whatever the size of the building.

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Blinds Lighting Door communication Indoor safety Energy distribution Energy management Outdoor safety Open platform Energy production ABB Eco System All ABB’s building solutions and systems work hand in hand with each other and fall within the ABB Eco System. Together they provide a holistic answer to modern building management. This also incorporates the cloud-based, cross-industry, digital system known as ABB Ability. ABB AbilityTM Controlling and planning smart buildings is now easier than ever: ABB bundles its digital services for homes and buildings in the MyBuildings portal under the ABB...

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— Efficient climate control in one smart system — Buildings need holistic and sustainable solutions to meet cost and energy efficiency targets HVAC ClimaECO – all HVAC functions in one system. A significant step towards increasing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs, making your building more economic, sustainable, and comfortab

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— HVAC automation from room to management level. Climate and heating Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technology is made up of various systems that until now haven’t been integrated into a single one. With the proven ABB i-bus® KNX system, it is now possible to automate all HVAC applications and combine them into a one-stop solution. Blinds The management of blinds can be effectively integrated into building and home automation. Open and close blinds or adjust the lamella functions fully automatically with timers, sensors, and electric motors.

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— Safety and security go hand in hand — Today´s networked security systems make our buildings safer for everyone who uses them Lighting Lighting that thinks for itself. In offices, hotels, and public buildings, light needs to function reliably and safely: but only when it’s actually needed. Light switched on unnecessarily means wasted energy and money. Door communication Indoor security Outdoor secu

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Door communication Modern buildings can now be equipped with the ABB-Welcome door communication system, providing users with maximum levels of security and comfort. Indoor and outdoor security Modern-day technology and contemporary design combine to deliver the ultimate peace of mind both inside and outside the building. Whether it’s protecting from intruders, fire, or floods or simply producing a greater feeling of indoor comfort, systems such as ABB-secure@home, Busch-Smoke alarm, Busch-Presence detectors, and Busch-Watchdog have got you covered. — A state-of-the-art building requires an equally...

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— Control and monitoring from anywhere — Technology that is about simplifying our day-to-day live

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Control Whether via a switch, a panel, or an app for your smartphone or tablet - you decide how you would like to control your building. Blind, light, heating, air-conditioning, and door communication can be easily controlled in line with your personal preferences. You can use all functions individually or combine them with each other. In other words, you determine the type and number of functions you want to intelligently control yourself. Open platform Modern cloud architecture monitors and optimizes the operational processes of residential and office buildings, industrial facilities, hotels,...

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— Energy efficiency as a future expectation — Collecting and monitoring energy and consumption data is the key to increasing energy efficiency — The Terra 54 DC charging station is suitable for highway rest stops, gas stations, car dealerships, branches, and heavily frequented inner-city areas. Energy production Network and plant protection solutions are developed specifically for power generation plants. They detect both over- and undervoltage as well as changes in the network frequency. They are used, for instance, in larger photovoltaic and wind power plants. Energy management and distribution...

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EV charging Charging is the new refueling. Fast, easy, and available everywhere – wherever you are. With electromobility, you maintain the flexibility you’ve come to expect. Energy distribution Energy management Energy production

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— More than a question of taste Design by ABB Great design is fundamental to providing people with exactly what they need and desire in their lives. As well as pleasing aesthetically, it should also have a strong element of functionality to help people make the best possible use of their surroundings. ABB's attention to detail extends to everything from the initial drawing to the finishing touches, from the smallest contact to the most functional surface. All with a view to creating something that leaves people feeling inspired and in control every time they see or touch it. — The Busch-SmartTouch®....

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All ABB Home and Building Automation catalogs and technical brochures

  1. Zenit

    200  Pages

  2. Millenium

    64  Pages

  3. Smarter Home

    32  Pages

  4. ABB i-bus® KNX

    52  Pages

  5. ABB-free@home®

    84  Pages

  6. Busch-dynasty®

    28  Pages

  7. Light switches

    56  Pages

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