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1.5 digitalSTROM glossary
Abbreviation
Term
Description
 
digitalSTROM Device
A device (lamp, push button, washing machine, etc.) which is connected to the 230 V mains, and which can be controlled via digitalSTROM.
dSM
digitalSTROM Meter
One digitalSTROM Meter is required for each power circuit. It communicates with the digitalSTROM Devices (e.g. digitalSTROM terminal blocks) via 230 V and measures the energy and performance in this power circuit.
dSS
digitalSTROM Server
Connects the digitalSTROM installation to a home network and extends the functionality of this system.
dSF
digitalSTROM filter
Conditions the 230 V grid for digitalSTROM communication.
dS-FD
digitalSTROM Device Filter
Makes it possible to filter any interference from non-digitalSTROM-ready consumers in such a way so that these devices can be used without interfering with digitalSTROM communication.
 
digitalSTROM terminal block
Terminal block with an integrated digitalSTROM chip. Its function is dimming and switching.
 
digitalSTROM push button block
Similar to the digitalSTROM terminal block, its main function is to send signals from a push button to the digitalSTROM Meter.
 
digitalSTROM line switch
digitalSTROM dimmer on a 230 V cable for table and standard lamps.
 
digitalSTROM Configurator
Software on the digitalSTROM Server for configuring a digitalSTROM installation. It is accessed via a web browser.
 
digitalSTROM Server Software
The web-based digitalSTROM Configurator serves as user interface with the server software. This software is Open Source.
 
digitalSTROM Server app
 
Downloadable additional functions available on the digitalSTROM Server, e.g. stairwell lighting, presence simulation, etc.
These additional functions are sometimes referred to simply as ”apps” within digitalSTROM.
 
digitalSTROM iPhone® App
With this iPhone® App you can access a digitalSTROM installation in your apartment.
 
digitalSTROM Android® App
With this Android® App you can access a digitalSTROM installation in your apartment.
 
digitalSTROMuser manual
Contains information for users and electricians.
 
digitalSTROM installation manual
Contains information for the electrician, in the ”Installation” section in the digitalSTROM user manual.
 
Setup
 
Simple changes that the user can make, e.g. setting a lighting preset.
 
Configuration
Advanced settings that were made to a digitalSTROM installation. Such settings are usually made by an electrician.
 
Activity
A specific activity is triggered by pressing a button. For example, the activity ”TV” dims the lights in the living room or the activity ”Dining” switches on all the lights in the dining area.
 
Coming home/Leaving home
Higher-level activities built into each digitalSTROM installation allowing you to switch digitalSTROM Devices centrally on or off.
They are triggered by pressing the Leaving Home push button or the iPhone® App.
 
Lighting preset
A lighting preset is created by one or several lamps, e.g. for the activity ”TV” the reading lamp is dimmed by 50 %, the ceiling light is switched off and the standing lamp is switched on.
dSID
dSID
 
Address in each digitalSTROM chip/terminal block (96 bit). The same concept as a Mac address.
 
Power circuit
All wall sockets, switches, lights and electrical devices, which are wired behind a fuse or a circuit breaker (CB). Often there is one power circuit per room in your apartment.
 
Downstream communication
Communication from the digitalSTROM Meter to the digitalSTROM terminal blocks.
 
Upstream communication
Communication from the digitalSTROM terminal blocks to the digitalSTROM Meter.
dS485
dS485 protocol
Protocol between dSS and dSM, based on RS/TIA485.
 
Shutters
Shutters are used as screens or as weather and burglar protection. In the factory settings of the digitalSTROM relay terminal block Shutters (grey) the shutters are closed (shut) in the Off preset.
 
Blinds
Blinds are used as screens or as weather and sometimes as burglar protection. In addition to their position you can also control the angle of the blades. Blinds are also known as slat blinds. In the factory settings of the digitalSTROM relay terminal block Blinds (grey) the blinds are closed (shut) in the Off preset.
 
Awning
Typically awnings are shading systems made of fabric. During bad weather or absence they are usually retracted. In the factory settings of the digitalSTROM relay terminal block Awning (grey) the awnings are retracted in the Off preset.