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342 • Glossary
WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM 750
BACnet/IP Controller
Internet
A collection of networks interconnected to each other throughout the world.
It is most commonly referred to as the World Wide Web, or simply as the
Web.
Interoperability
Interoperability is the capability of different devices, systems, methods or
even organizations to find a common language for mutually achieving a set
goal. Systems and software operate with interoperability, for example, when
they are linked via interfaces, when they use common network protocols and
data formats, or when they contain the same standards. These conditions en-
able information and data to be exchanged and provided in an efficient man-
ner.
Interoperability Area (IA)
To evaluate the overall interoperability of a system the requirements made
on the individual devices are broken down into seven areas (Interoperability
Areas) according to their functions. These then serve as the basis for evalu-
ating the interoperability.
The following IAs are defined: Data Sharing (DS), Alarm and Event Notifi-
cation (AE), Scheduling, (SCHED), Trending (T), Device Management
(DM), Network Management, Network Management (NM) und Virtual
Terminal Management (VT).
Each of these IAs possesses a collection of interoperability or function mod-
ules, the BIBBS. These modules define all services that a client or server can
perform with the IA.
The abbreviation for the IA (e.g. DS) is placed in front of the BIBB name.
Intranet
A private network within an organization that allows users to exchange data
within that particular organization.
I/O Configurator
The I/O Configurator is a plug-in incorporated into WAGO-I/O-PRO CAA
for easier assignment of addresses and protocols for modules at a cou-
pler/controller.
IP (Internet Protocol)
Internet protocol is a network protocol that performs packet-oriented, con-
nectionless and non-acknowledged transfer of data within a network. This
protocol builds upon the transfer layer for the ISO/OSI model. Stations iden-
tify themselves using IP addresses.