Glossary

BatiBUS BatiBUS was an open field bus for home appliances control and communication. Now, after merging with two other protocols, it is part of the KNX standard
BMS Building Management System
EHS The European Home Systems (EHS) protocol was aimed at home appliances control and communication. Now, after merging with two other protocols, it is part of the KNX standard
EIB The European Installation Bus or Instabus is a decentralised open system to manage and control electrical devices within a facility. Now, after merging with two other protocols, it is part of the KNX standard
ETS The Engineering Tool Software (ETS) is a PC software tool which enables the design, engineering and configuration of installations based on KNX certified products. The tool, which is manufacturer independent, enables a system integrator to combine products from different manufacturers into one solution
ETS Project An ETS Project consists of KNX devices and the links between them. It may also contain KNX catalog data. ETS Projects are managed and maintained by the ETS software tool
KNX KNX is a worldwide Standard for control in both commercial and residential buildings
KNX device KNX devices are KNX system components that are connected together by a two wire bus allowing them to exchange data. Some typical types of KNX devices are Sensors and Actuators.
KNX Installation A KNX Installation comprises KNX devices which are accessible through a KNX IP device
KNXnet/IP driver This is the Niagara KNXnet/IP driver supporting the KNX standard.
KNXnet/IP Routing KNXnet/IP Routing is a multicast-based telegram, which allows a KNX IP router to perform the function of a line or area coupler.
KNXnet/IP Tunnelling KNXnet/IP Tunnelling is the primary method of interfacing to a KNX system and allows for a point-to-point communication (unicast) from a single external device to the KNX system. This is akin to using a USB or Serial Interface.
OSI The Open Systems Interconnection model (OSI model) is a conceptual model that standardizes the communications functions of a telecommunication or computer system without regard to their underlying internal structure and technology. Its goal is the interoperability of diverse communication systems with standard protocols