Important terminology
Item | Connect Box – Terminology |
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IoT connectivity | Support of the LoRaWAN protocol |
Wired connectivity | Support of Modbus TCP /RTU & M-Bus, BACnet IP, KNX, LON, LPB. Diematic |
Local server / gateway | Support of Modbus IP, BACnet IP and MQTT gateway/client to provide data to local endpoints defined by Customer |
IN / OUT protocols and data points | IN generally concerns the protocols and data flow from the BACS network and devices to the Connect Box, |
Overview of important license characteristics
Item | Connect Box – Software characteristics |
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Functions | As per type, see details below |
Metric | Per Connect Box, data points, and year, see details below |
Term | Annually or multi-year, auto-renewal available for SaaS subscriptions |
Billing term | Annually or multi-year, payment in advance as per type |
Upgrade | Effective immediately, possible via Customer support |
Downgrade/Cancellation | Effective with end of term, possible via Customer support |
Devices and equipment connectivity | As per technical system and license data point limits - device-specific software to be purchased separately |
Permitted Users | Unlimited, restricted by organization concept and Terms and Conditions may apply |
Depending on the license, the software is either available as a one-time purchase or an annual / multi-year fixed-term license.
Extended Use entitles Customer to authorize its Affiliates and third parties to access and use the Cloud Services in accordance with the rights set out in the Terms and Conditions.
For additional information refer to chapter Ordering details and requirements.