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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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
Double-sided KNX indoor clock with white dial, fine line markings, white lacquered metal housing, plexiglass and 10-day power reserve. Includes 150 mm wall/ceiling bracket.
€1.380,65 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
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
Switch actuator with 4 C-load channels (16 A), current detection and manual control. Suitable for high lamp loads, expandable to 12 channels, DIN rail mounting, KNX compatible.
€246,97 Incl. tax
12-channel KNX heating actuator/regulator with 12 P/PI controllers for 12 thermal actuators (24–240 V AC), in 4 groups. Includes protection, LED display, manual control.
€285,85 Incl. tax
DALI-2 certified gateway with 1 channel for 64 DALI luminaires. (16) groups, (16) scenes, effects, color control (DT8). Easy setup and ballast replacement via ETS DCA.
€322,76 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
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
USB interface for communication between PC and KNX system. Supports Long Frames (from ETS 5) and KNX IP Secure. DIN rail mounting, 2 modules wide.
€183,96 Incl. tax
1-channel RF flush heating actuator with integrated controller, silent 230 V AC valve control, 2 binary inputs, valve protection, Data Secure.
€138,96 Incl. tax
Flush-mounted 16 A heating actuator for electric heaters, KNX TP, Data Secure. Compact design with built-in thermostat, 2 binary inputs and temperature monitoring.
€127,97 Incl. tax
1-channel KNX flush heating actuator for silent 230 V AC drives, max. 1 A. Also usable as heating controller. With KNX Data Secure.
€132,01 Incl. tax
Round indoor KNX clock with black hands, red second hand, white dial with Arabic numerals, silver lacquered metal housing, and domed plexiglass. Ø 400 mm. 10-day power reserve.
€827,76 Incl. tax
8-channel switch actuator, 16A, expandable to 24 channels, manual control, LED status, DIN rail, KNX compatible, base module MIX2, suitable for high lamp loads.
€275,05 Incl. tax
