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Algorithm
Mathematical method to be used for calculations
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Analogue interface
control input or/and output for linear signals having i.e. voltage or current values
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Backbone
Higher level bus system for BMS
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BMS
Building Management System
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Broadcast addressing
Messages are sent to every member of the system
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Configuration offline
Initial settings are given to units as disconnected from system
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Configuration online
Initial settings are given to units being connected from system
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Control line
Cable or wire for control signals
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DALI
Digital Addressable Lighting Interface.
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DALI control device
Control unit to control and operate the ballasts or transformers within a DALI configuration.
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Data communication
transfer of digital data
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Data transfer rate
The speed of transferred data normally bits per second
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Digital interface
control input or/and output for digital signals
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Electronic ballast
Electronic control gear for discharge lamps
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Emergency light fitting
luminars, that have to work also, when mains voltage is being switched off
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Emergency operation
specified working status for units in case of emergency situations
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Fade time
time for the light level to change from initial level to end level
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Feedback
returned data to control units, used for corrective operations
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Gateway
unit, which selectively passes and transforms data between different systems
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Group
Defined combination of single addressed ballasts/transformers.
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Group address
common address for a specified group
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Groupe reference
Address resp. definition of the group definition.
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HVAC
Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
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IEC 60929
international standard for the requirements of electronic ballast performance
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IR Control
Infrared controlled lighting feature in the application.
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Radio control
Radio controlled lighting feature in the application.
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Scene
Defined lightlevel for one or more units.
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