STEINEL True Presence KNX Area/Line Coupler ALC100 085643

In KNX building automation projects, system integrators use the STEINEL True Presence KNX Area/Line Coupler ALC100 to connect two KNX lines or areas while filtering telegrams between them. This coupler ensures reliable communication and reduces bus load in larger installations.

Key specifications

• Product type: KNX Area/Line Coupler
• Bus system: KNX TP1 (Twisted Pair)
• Functionality: Connects KNX lines or areas, filters telegrams
• Mounting type: DIN rail (2 TE / 2 units)
• Power supply: Via KNX bus
• Operating voltage: 21-30 V DC (from KNX bus)
• Current consumption: Max. 10 mA (from KNX bus)
• IP protection class: IP20
• Operating temperature: -5 to +45 °C
• Storage temperature: -25 to +70 °C
• Configuration software: ETS (Engineering Tool Software)
• Indicators: 2x LED (Bus status, filter status)
• Housing material: Plastic
• Number of KNX lines/areas: 2 (Main line/area and Sub-line/area)
• Features: Telegram filtering, routing, repetition, bus power supply monitoring
• Application: Building automation, Smart Home systems
• Certification: KNX certified

Why choose it

The ALC100 provides efficient telegram filtering and routing, ensuring that only relevant data crosses between lines or areas. This reduces bus load and improves overall system performance. Its compact DIN rail design allows easy integration into distribution boards.

Ideal use cases

• Large KNX installations requiring segmentation into lines and areas
• Smart home and building automation systems
• Projects where bus load management is critical

Good to know

The coupler is powered directly from the KNX bus, eliminating the need for an additional power supply. Configuration is done via ETS, the standard KNX engineering tool. The two LEDs provide visual status of bus and filter operation.