Glossary

Extension of GSM cellular radio by the data services GPRS and EDGE

Cellular radio system of the second generation (GSM) offering the services voice, SMS and direct data communication (CSD)

Cellular radio system of the third generation offering higher data rates (UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA)

Group of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN)

Device in a WLAN connecting between wireless stations and towards the wired network

Name of the registration service for data communication in cellular networks; controls access rights and assignes IP addresses

Originally a command language in text form by Hayes for analogue modems. Uniform standard commands for basic functions, extended for additional functions and modem-like devices (e.g. all INSYS devices with a serial interface). Each command starts with AT, an abbreviation for attention.

Radio standard in the 2.4 GHz band - for industrial use, especially serial cable substitute in the close-up range up to 100 m

• INSYS devices: i-modul Bluetooth, Socket Bluetooth

Unit of the transmission rate in bits per second; also bit/s.

Network device for connecting two media to a network segmentt

• INSYS devices: i-modul WLAN bridge, INSYS WLAN bridge

Serial Ethernet converter or serial Ethernet gateway converts serial data into data packets for transmission via Ethernet

• INSYS devices: i-modul Ethernet, Socket Ethernet, INSYS Ethernet

Data service within the GSM network, wired transmission towards GSM devices, ISDN-TAs and modems. Data rates usually 9,600 bps. Billing usually based on connect time (like telephone calls). 

• INSYS devices: all GSM, GPRS and EDGE devices of INSYS

RS232 control line for handshake

RS232: Number of user data in bits per data word

RS232 control line for connection status

Connection of serial communication at communication device (e.g. modem)

Incoming and outgoing data communication as seen from a router: Dial-In means that the router may accept a modem connection via which to transmit TCP/IP data traffic.

Also: DIN top hat rail: standard mounting rail (35mm) for control cabinets

RS232 control line for device stand-by

Connection of serial communication to PC or PLC

RS232 control line for device stand-by

Synonym for EDGE

Cellular data service of the interim generation 2.5G. Packet-based communication based on TCP/IP and UDP/IP. Billing usually based on data volume. Data rates theoretically up to 384 kbps, in real life up to 200 kbps.

• INSYS devices: i-modul EDGE 3.0 Ethernet, INSYS EDGE 5.0 Ethernet

Wired local network according to IEEE 802.3

Network device or function for selective forwarding of data, e.g. based on IP addresses, ports or protocols

Cellular data service of the interim generation 2.5G. Packet-oriented communication based on TCP/IP and UDP/IP. Billing usually based on data volume. Data rates theoretically up to 171 kbps, in real life up to 85 kbps. Worldwide network coverage.

• INSYS devices: i-modul GPRS, Socket GPRS, INSYS GPRS

Cellular system of the second generation with the services voice, SMS and direct data communications (CSD, GPRS, EDGE)

• INSYS devices: i-modul GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Socket GPRS, INSYS GSM/GPRS

Concept for wireless and wire-bound networks. Initially defined as network for communication and load control in smart grids and for energy metering data transmission with smart metering. Later extended by the building management system and consumer electronics fields. More about data communication in building automation, Smart Home and energy efficiency.

Data service within the UMTS network with accelerated download with rates up to several Mbps.

Data service within the UMTS network with accelerated upload.

These systems are part of the building equipment. Energy conserving HVAC technology becomes more and more important with increasing environmental awareness and conditions. Modern systems have less pollutant emission and lower operating costs with less energy consumption. Keywords are heat recovery, cold recovery, moisture recovery and night cooling. More about data communication in building automation, Smart Home and energy efficiency.

Transmission protocol for internet and office communication.

Security architecture for internet protocols, e.g. as a basis for VPNs.

• INSYS devices: MoRoS, MLR

Digital telephone and data network

• INSYS devices: i-modul ISDN, Socket ISDN, INSYS ISDN, MoRoS ISDN, Pocket ISDN

Transport telematics designates the acquisition, transmission and processing of traffic-related data to organise and manage the traffic on land, on water and in the air and inform drivers.

Applications and solutions

Indication of transmission rate in units of 1,024 bits per second each

Local network, usually based on Ethernet and IP

Alternative name for serial Ethernet adapters, e.g. i-module Ethernet, Socket Ethernet, INSYS Ethernet

Standardised field bus for remote readout of smart meters (gas, water, electricity and heat, etc.). Two-wire master/slave bus concept for wired systems or as wireless M-Bus.

• INSYS icom eDetect

Indication of transmission rate in units of megabits per second

European Directive 2004/22/EC measuring instruments. Effective from 30.10.2006. Describes the harmonised requirements for various kinds of measuring instruments. Applies to water meters, gas meters, electricity meters, amongst others. PDF

Communication device for data transmission via analogue channels, especially the analogue telephone network.

• INSYS devices: i-modul Modem, Socket Modem, INSYS Modem, Pocket Modem, MoRoS Modem

Platform-independent VPN solution with a high degree of security

RS232: Control bit for data integrity

Powerline is the generic term for data transmission via power lines. The conducting wires are used here to transmit data in parallel with power supply. Powerline Communications (PLC) is also known under the term Digital Powerline (DPL). More about Powerline devices of INSYS icom.

Worldwide public analogue telephone network

Network device for switching between two independent segments, e.g. between a LAN and the Internet.

• INSYS devices: MoRoS, INSYS GPRS Ethernet, i-modul GPRS Ethernet

Serial interface for data transmission, widespread as connection between control systems, measuring devices and modems

RS232 control line for handshake

Service for short text messages up to 160 characters within the GSM network. Transmission is done offline via a central server.

RS232: Number of leading bits preceding a data word

RS232: Number of bits following a data word

Network device for wiring and distribution within the Ethernet

Protected protocol for IP data transmission

Unprotected protocol for IP data transmission

Cellular system of the third generation with data rates up to 384 kbps. Packet-based communication based on TCP/IP and UDP/IP. Billing usually based on data volume. Networks developed in highly populated areas, substitute access in scarcely populated areas via GPRS and EDGE.

Software driver as remote station for serial terminal devices connected via IP-based networks, e.g. i-module GPRS serial, INSYS GPRS serial, i-module WLAN serial, INSYS WLAN serial, i-module Ethernet, INSYS Ethernet.

A Virtual Mobile Operator (VMO) is a mobile phone service provider without an own mobile phone network. He rents the exclusive rights to use a portion of the network capacity of another company (infrastructure provider). The VMO offers his customers to use this capacity for closed user groups for example against payment. This business model is not new, but quick technological developments of the broadcasting technique and markets push on the change in the telecommunications business. The advantage of this business model is the avoidance of the time and cost consuming installation of own competitive structures as well as the reduction of operative risks by involving a competent service provider. An example for an infrastructure provider is the Deutsche Telekom with its GPRS network. The VMO IC3S forms a closed user group of GPRS devices and protected external access possibilities via the internet per customer with his product mdex fixed.IP as a service provider. The devices identify themselves during login and get always the same IP addresses. The alternative routing rules enable a free communication establishment among each other: mobile server, connections between mobile devices and polling from the master control are possible without restrictions. The restrictive security rules as in the general GPRS network still apply for devices, which do not belong to the own user group. Another advantage of the closed user group is the waiving of additional protocols, because this service takes place within the TCP/IP standard, so that no terminal devices must be adapted.

Logical sub-network for protected data transport via a public data network; realised for example through the highly secure OpenVPN.

Wireless extension of LAN according to IEEE 802.11

• INSYS devices: i-modul WLAN, INSYS WLAN