Echelon Mini FX - Manual (Page 119)

106 Appendix A: Glossary
variables or configuration properties specified by the functional profile that the
functional block is instantiating.
PCC-10
A type II PC (formerly PCMCIA) card network interface that includes an integral
TP/FT-10 transceiver. Other transceiver types can be connected to the PCC-10 via
external transceiver “pods”.
PCLTA-20/21
A ½ size ISA card network interface.
Peer-To-Peer
A control strategy in which independent intelligent devices share information directly
with each other and make their own control decisions without the need or delay of using
an intermediate, central, or master controller. Peer-to-peer control provides enhanced
system reliability by eliminating the master (a single point of failure) and reduces
installation and configuration cost.
PL-20
A communication channel type that enables devices to communicate over the power
mains, eliminating the need for any new wiring for communication. The PL 3150 and PL
3170 Smart Transceivers include an on-chip PL-20 transceiver core.
Program ID
A unique, 16-hex digit ID that uniquely identifies a device application.
Remote Client
An LNS application that communicates with an LNS Server (running on a separate
computer) over a L ON W ORKS channel (an IP-852 or TP/XF-1250 channel) or over an
LNS/IP interface.
Remote Network Interface (RNI)
A network interface that enables you to connect an LNS or OpenLDV-based application
to a L ON W ORKS network via a TCP/IP connection. RNIs include the i.LON SmartServer,
i.LON 100 e3 plus Internet Server, and i.LON 600 L ON W ORKS -IP Server.
Resource File
A file included with a L ON W ORKS device that defines the components of the device
interface to be used by integration and development tools. Defined components include
network variable types, configuration property types, and functional profiles
implemented by the device application. Resource files hold definitions of standard and
user-defined resources, including network variable and configuration property types,
functional profiles, enumerations, and formatting rules to display network variable and
configuration properties in a readable form. Resource files are used during device
development, installation and management. Standard resource files are distributed by
L ON M ARK International. User-defined resource files are created and managed during
device development.
SLTA-10
A serial network interface with built-in twisted pair transceiver that connects to any host
with an EIA-232 (formerly RS232) port. It can also connect to the host remotely using a
modem.