Explanation of Z-Wave specific terms
• Controller — is a Z-Wave device with capabilities to manage the network.
Controllers are typically Gateways,Remote Controls or battery operated wall
controllers.
• Slave — is a Z-Wave device without capabilities to manage the network. Slaves can
be sensors, actuators and even remote controls.
• Primary Controller — is the central organizer of the network. It must be a controller.
There can be only one primary controller in a Z-Wave network.
• Inclusion — is the process of adding new Z-Wave devices into a network.
• Exclusion — is the process of removing Z-Wave devices from the network.
• Association — is a control relationship between a controlling device and a controlled
device.
• Wakeup Notification — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave device to
announces that is able to communicate.
• Node Information Frame — is a special wireless message issued by a Z-Wave
device to announce its capabilities and functions.