Glossary

BatiBUS This protocol was an open field bus for home appliances control and communication. 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 This term describes an entity that consists of a group of KNX devices and the links between them. It may also contain KNX catalog data. The ETS software tool manages and maintains these projects.
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. Sensors and actuators are examples of typical KNX devices.
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 that supports the standard KNX network protocol.
KNXnet/IP routing This term refers to a multicast-based telegram, which allows a KNX IP router to perform the function of a line or area coupler.
KNXnet/IP Tunnelling This term refers to the primary method of interfacing to a KNX system, which enables 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.