Term | Definitions |
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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 device | BTL-certified device that uses BACnet communication for building automation. |
BACnet system | Includes 1…n BACnet devices. |
APOGEE automation station | Freely programmable device using PPCL. Suitable for HVAC and building control systems. |
APOGEE primary server | Provides common network functionality to the APOGEE automation stations, such as Time Master. |
PPCL | Powers Programming Control Language used to write programs for building control and energy management functions. |
PXC4.A | Compact automation station with limited expandability for control of air handling units, boilers, and small central plants. |
PXC7.A | Expandable primary automation station for control of chillers, medium and large central plants, as well as management and monitoring of networked building controls. |