Telecontrol glossary


The following table contains an overview of terms and abbreviations:

Abbreviation / term Meaning
Bit-test Test in which the functionality of the FWT is tested
DVM DirektvermarktungDirect marketing
Ethernet (ETH) Standard for hardware and protocols for data transmission; "LAN network"rk”
(F)RSE (Radio) ripple control receiver
FSB Remote controllability (only in the context of DVM)
FWA Telecontrol system: The device that receives commands from the grid operator via a gateway and forwards them to the EZA controller
FWT Telecontrol technology
Gateway Router/modem that establishes a connection (to a control center) via a WAN (Internet)
IBN Commissioning
IEC 101 / 104 IEC 60870-5-101 bzw. IEC 60870-5-104 Communication standard for infrastructure automation
Modbus Protocol for data transmission between devices
NAP Grid connection point
NB Network operator
RS-485 Physical interface for data transmission between devices
SPS Programmable logic controller, an electronic component for reading, processing and outputting signals

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