Driven by new European cybersecurity regulations such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), secure communication is becoming essential in building automation. In response, Intesis expands its KNX Secure portfolio with the first gateways enabling secure integration of Mitsubishi Electric HVAC systems, including Ecodan air-to-water heat pumps, air conditioning, and Lossnay ventilation units into KNX Secure installations.
The building automation industry is entering a new phase where cybersecurity is no longer optional. Recent European initiatives such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and related cybersecurity regulations are setting clear expectations: connected devices must be secure by design, resilient, and compliant throughout their lifecycle.
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This shift has a direct impact on building automation systems, where HVAC integration plays a central role and where legacy communication approaches are no longer sufficient to meet today’s security requirements.
At Intesis, we have closely followed the concerns raised by KNX professionals, system integrators, and manufacturers. The message has been consistent:
“We need secure HVAC integration options that are standards-based, practical to deploy, and ready for upcoming regulations.”
KNX has been preparing for this evolution for years through KNX Secure, providing encryption, authentication, and integrity for KNX communications. With adoption accelerating across Europe, the need for secure HVAC gateways has become critical.
In response, Intesis expands its KNX Secure portfolio with the first gateways on the market enabling secure integration of Mitsubishi Electric HVAC systems into KNX Secure installations. The new gateways support:
All integrated using KNX Data Secure, ensuring encrypted communication aligned with current and upcoming European cybersecurity requirements. These launches complement Intesis’ universal IR to KNX Secure gateway, offering a complete and flexible approach to secure HVAC integration in KNX projects.
Configuration is performed using ETS, following standard KNX workflows familiar to professionals. The gateways expose advanced HVAC signals for full monitoring and control, while integrated binary inputs allow direct connection of energy meters, window contacts, occupancy sensors, or other digital signals, enabling real-world energy efficiency strategies.
Typical use cases include:
HVAC systems are among the most connected and business-critical systems in a building. As regulations evolve, insecure integration becomes a risk, not only technically, but also legally and commercially. Providing secure-by-design HVAC gateways allows system integrators to deliver future-proof projects, KNX and BA makers to expand secure portfolios, and HVAC manufacturers to access KNX Secure projects without internal development.
With these launches, Intesis reinforces its commitment to standards-based, secure building automation, supporting the market’s transition toward cybersecurity-ready architectures.
