Explanation Of Z-Wave Specific Terms - Secure SRT321 Manual

Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms

Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network.
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Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall
controllers.
Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can
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be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.
Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller.
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There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.
Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.
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Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
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Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled
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device.
Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to
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announces that is able to communicate.
Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave
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device to announce its capabilities and functions.