Term

Definition

Automation station

Primarily controls equipment, plants, and rooms. An automation station samples and processes field data, initiates control actions, communicates with its operators, and generates reports, displays, and warnings.

BACnet/IP device

BACnet-certified device used for building automation.

BACnet/IP system

Includes 1…n BACnet devices.

Desigo automation station

Desigo devices to control HVAC, lighting and shading applications. For example, DXR2... or PXC3...

Desigo primary server

Provides common network functionality to the Desigo automation stations, such as Time Master.