Siemens SIMATIC PN/BACnet LINK Operating Instructions Manual page 94

Glossary
Object types
The PN/BACnet LINK supports the following BACnet object types
● Device
● Binary input (BI)
● Binary output (BO)
● Analog input (AI)
● Analog output (AO)
OSS (Open Source Software)
Open Source Software (OSS) is software that meets the definition of the Open Source
Initiative (OSI), for example, that this software is subject to one of the Open Source Software
licenses recognized by OSI.
PN (PROFINET)
PROFINET (Process Field Network) is the open Industrial Ethernet standard of the
PROFIBUS User Organization for automation.
RoHs (Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances)
EU Directive 2011/65/EU restricts the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic devices.
SIMATIC Controller
The SIMATIC Controllers are available as Basic, Advanced, Distributed and Software
controllers. The Basic Controller S7-1200 for small to medium-sized applications, the
Advanced Controller S7-1500 for medium-sized and complex applications, the Distributed
Controller ET 200SP for distributed applications and the Software Controller S7-1500 for PC-
based applications.
Subscription
BACnet clients can use the COV subscription service to register so that they are notified in
case of value change (COV).
TIA (Totally Automated Integration)
The TIA Portal offers complete access to the entire digitalized automation - from digital
planning over integrated engineering all the way to transparent operation.
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