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