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