Theben
100 Years of Theben – Building Automation Since 1921
In 1921, the light in a stairwell in Stuttgart switched off automatically for the very first time. The reason: an innovative time switch developed by Paul Schwenk. What started as a simple mechanical device marked the beginning of building automation – and the founding of Theben.
From Humble Beginnings to Global Player
Founder Paul Schwenk, born in 1889, began his career as a precision mechanic and developed his first stairwell timer in 1918 as a graduation project. In 1921, he founded his own company, which quickly gained recognition for its innovative, durable, and high-quality products.
Innovation Through the Decades
- 1934: Launch of the ELPA stairwell timer – a milestone in automation.
- 1960s: Significant growth driven by smart advertising, environmental awareness, and employee well-being.
- 1976: The theben-timer takes Europe by storm – now with over 33 million units sold.
- 1995: Theben contributes to the development of KNX, now the global standard for building automation.
- 2018: Introduction of LUXORliving, Theben's smart home system.
Theben Today
Under the leadership of Paul Sebastian Schwenk, Theben remains focused on innovation and sustainability while honoring its roots. With subsidiaries in France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and Australia, Theben has a truly global presence.
A Family Business with Vision
Since its inception, Theben has been a family-owned business with a heart for people. Employees, innovation, environmental care, and social responsibility are at the core of our mission. This makes Theben not only a technology leader but also a true "Great Place to Work".
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KNX dim actuator with 4 channels for R, L, C loads. Dimming range 5–400 W/VA per channel or 800 W/VA in parallel. Supports LED, halogen, CFL. Manual control.
€393,50 Incl. tax
8-channel KNX switch actuator with FIX1 module, LED per channel, manual operation without bus voltage. Supports 16 A loads and logic functions.
€247,52 Incl. tax
For mounting 1 or 2 Meteodata, LUXOR or LUNA weather stations to a pole or outdoor corner (diameter 48–60 mm).
€26,62 Incl. tax
4-channel KNX universal dim actuator for R, L, C loads. For LED, halogen, incandescent, CFL. 200 W per channel. Manual control, load detection.
€356,93 Incl. tax
Weather station for wind, rain, brightness and temperature. Automatic shading for up to 8 façades, with rain sensor and KNX integration.
€481,58 Incl. tax
Twilight switch with external light sensor. 10 channels, 4 threshold, 6 logic channels, manual control, display lighting and PIN security.
€257,60 Incl. tax
Flush-mounted dim actuator with 1 channel, auto load detection, adjustable dim curve, binary inputs, and KNX Data Secure. Supports LED, halogen, and transformers.
€139,78 Incl. tax
2-channel dim actuator for LED, halogen and CFL. Min. 5 W, max. 2 x 400 W or 1 x 800 W. Expandable up to 2000 W with boosters. Manual operation.
€272,58 Incl. tax
8-channel KNX switch actuator (25 A) with FIX2 and bistable relays. For high lamp loads. Manual operation, LED status, and logic functions per channel.
€357,40 Incl. tax
4-channel high-power KNX switch actuator (25 A) with FIX1 module and bistable relays. Manual control and LED status per channel. For high lamp loads.
€251,76 Incl. tax
4-channel KNX switch actuator with FIX1 module, manual control without bus voltage, LED status per channel. Supports 16 A loads and logic functions.
€184,39 Incl. tax
4-fold 16 A C-load actuator with FIX1 and current detection. Handles high inrush currents. Manual control, LED per channel.
€239,77 Incl. tax
Flexible actuator with 8 blind or 16 switching channels (up to 16 A). For shading, roof windows or ventilation. With LED status and manual control.
€382,72 Incl. tax
Outdoor sensor for measuring light and temperature. Includes 5 configurable channels for automatic control of shading, lighting and temperature.
€255,87 Incl. tax
8-channel switch actuator (16 A) with FIX2 module for high inrush currents. Features current detection, manual control and LED per channel.
€347,66 Incl. tax
1-channel flush-mounted DALI actuator with KNX RF and Data Secure. DALI-2 certified. Supports RGB, RGBW, Tunable White and standard luminaires. Compact design with 2 binary inputs.
€139,74 Incl. tax
Compact 4-fold blind or 8-fold switching actuator with FIX1. Manual control, LED status, suitable for shading, windows, ventilation (16 A).
€254,20 Incl. tax
Outdoor light sensor for KNX systems, measuring 1 to 100,000 lux. Ideal for brightness-dependent control. Can be combined with the Theben weather station.
€153,52 Incl. tax
