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Glossary
A ARCNET
A local area network (LAN) architecture developed by Datapoint Corp.
ARCNET uses a logical token-passing access method that is valid for use
with Tracer Summit BACnet protocol.
B BACnet
See Building automation control network.
BCU
See Building control unit.
binary output (BOP)
An on/off control output from the processor. An optional BCU I/O module
adds this function.
BOP
See Binary output.
building automation control network (BACnet)
An interoperable protocol developed specifically for the building controls
industry by ASHRAE. The American National Standards Institute
named it as a standard. The BACnet protocol is best suited for system
level control devices.
building control unit (BCU)
A Tracer Summit system intelligent field panel that communicates with
multiple Trane UCMs.
C CCP
Central control panel.
CSC
Commercial self-contained.
communication link
A set of wires connected from one device to another that is used to trans-
mit information between the devices. This link is typically a twisted pair
of wires for Trane building management systems.