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APPENDIX C: Z-Wave Terminology
Z-Wave Functionality
Documentation
Terminology
Description
Inclusion
Add
The process of adding a node to the Z-Wave
network
Exclusion
Remove
The process of removing a node from the Z-
Wave network
Replication
Copy
The process of copying network information
from one to another
Static Controller
Static Controller
A Z-Wave device capable of managing the
network on a fixed location on normal
operation.
Secure Environment
Secure Environment
For sensitive applications like door lock
control Z-.Wave offers an enhanced
encryption wrapping defined in the command
class Security.
Static Update Controller
ID Server (SIS)
Static Update Controller
ID Server (SIS)
The central database of nodes and ids.
Primary Controller
Primary Controller
If a SIS does not exist, one controller
becomes the primary controller that is only
able to include new devices.
Secondary Controller
Secondary Controller
If a SIS exists, all other controllers than the
primary controller are named secondary.
Association
Association
A control relationship between a controlling
device and a controlled device.
Association Group
Association Group
The list of devices controller by association.
Node Information Frame Node Information Frame
A special wireless message issued by a Z-
Wave device that shows its capabilities and
functions.