Flexible topology
eibNode is the universal line coupler for the EIB. The gateway can
be integrated flexibly into the classical EIB topology. Simply replace arbitrary area or line couplers in your EIB network by eibNode.
Immediately you do not have to consider no more the classical border
of the EIB (15 areas with ever 15 lines). Up to 256 eibNode can
be used in a EIB facility.
organize facilities flexibly
Large objects are frequently divided into rented areas. With
eibNode a large facility can be divided into autonomous units. Assign
simply to NetID's. All eibNodes with the same NetID (e.g. within a
rented area) form an own facility. If rented areas change, you
adapt the EIB facility - simply by changing the NetID's. In different
units the same group addresses may be used.
Central or decentralized?
Both. At the same time. By NetID assignment defined units work
completely autonomously and without any center. In addition, all units can
be maintained from a technique center. Via the NetBroadCast, a central
call, all eibNode's in a facility can be reached. In addition, central
calls can be sent only to
certain eibNode groups by the assignment of NetBroadCastMasks. With the FreeMask additionally global
main groups can be defined. A global main group,
e.g. for central functions, is available in all units. For the
comfortable extension of EIB facilities eibNode supports next to the real group
addresses (main groups
1-15) also virtual group address (main groups 16-32).