Glossary

CAN-Bus

The CAN-Bus interface stands for the Controller Area Network Interface. It can be used to interface systems to other upstream controllers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAN_bus

Ex

A terminology used to determine Explosive areas, such as Hazardous environments.

IP Rating

The IP-Rating is an International Protection marking to rate the protection against intrusion. The individual digits represent the rating of protection and also protection against liquids.

For example:

IP 20: For indoor use:
2 means: effective against items > 12.5mm
0 means: No protection against liquid intrusion

IP 65: Outdoor use in rain
6 means: Dust tight
5 means: protection against powerful water jets

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code

Modbus

Modbus is a serial communication interface protocol.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modbus

RS485

RS485 is a serial communication interface protocol.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-485

RS232

RS232 is a serial communication interface protocol used also in Personal computers in the COM interface using a 9 or 25 pin plug.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-232

UL

stands for Underwriters Labratories. It is the authority verifying electric and electronic components for Hazardous environments.

http://www.ul.com