Functions; Bacnet Objects; Overview - Siemens SIMATIC PN/BACnet LINK Operating Instructions Manual

Functions

4.1

BACnet objects

4.1.1

Overview

The PN/BACnet LINK can be used both as a BACnet client and as a BACnet server. As a
client, PN/BACnet LINK is the active communication partner, that is, it requests data from
other communication partners (BACnet servers). As a server, PN/BACnet LINK provides
data that is used by other communication users (BACnet clients). A mixed mode of Client
and Server functionality is possible.
Server objects and Client object references
When describing objects, a distinction is made between Server objects and Client object
references. Server objects are full BACnet objects which the PN/BACnet LINK makes
available for other BACnet devices (Clients). Client object references are references to
Server objects which are located in other BACnet devices (Servers).
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