List of Abbreviations

BACNet

Building Automation and Control Networks

BIBB

BACnet Interoperability Building Block

Client

Is the device that takes on the active role and calls up data from a server.

E-bus

EtherCAT, used in conjunction with the EtherCAT Terminals (ELxxxx).

EtherCAT

EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is the Ethernet solution for industrial automation, characterized by outstanding performance and particularly simple handling.

IP20, IP65, IP66, IP67

Protection class (contact, water, dust)

K-bus

Terminal Bus: Internal bus for communication between Bus Coupler and Bus Terminals (KLxxx, KSxxxx, KMxxxx)

OPC UA

OLE for Process Control Unified Architecture

PICS

BACnet Interoperability Building Block

Server

Is the device that makes data available or consumes data from a client. The server is usually passive and waits for requests from the client.

PLC

Programmable logic controller