
Appendix A. Glossary of PakBus Terms
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Packet
A frame, typically 1000 bytes or less, containing a
header and data that is transferred over a packet-
switching network. Packets transfer information
between LoggerNet and PakBus dataloggers
usually via routers.
P19x
PakBus instructions for non-CRBasic PakBus
capable dataloggers such as the CR10X. For
example, the P193 instruction is used for
master/slave communications with a group of
remote CR200 Series wireless sensors. This group
includes the P224 instruction.
PakBus Address
Unique address assigned to a PakBus device in a
PakBus network.
PakBus Device
A device with processor and software to handle
PakBus packet communications (BMP5).
PakBusGraph
LoggerNet client that graphically depicts PakBus
devices in the network and allows editing and/or
viewing of device settings such as routing table,
port settings, protocol capabilities, etc..
Essentially, PakBusGraph displays LoggerNet’s
routing table.
PakCom
Software for network setup of RF400 Series and
CR200 Series devices.
PC Address
LoggerNet’s PakBus address.
PakCtrl
Network level PakBus communications protocol.
For example, PakCtrl packets perform discovery
and routing functions such as doing hello
exchanges and sending neighbor lists.
PakSer
NL100 configuration where PakBus packets are
converted to serial data for non PakBus
dataloggers.
Physical
Destination
The neighbor device who received the packet.
Physical Source
The neighbor device who sent the packet.
Ping
Solicit response from network device. Send it a
packet and receive packet back in response.
Port
Com port. Datalogger or peripheral interface:
SDC, CSDC, Modem Enabled, or RS-232.
Potential
Neighbor
A PakBus device specified in a neighbor filter
which the router is allowed to ‘hello’ and attempt
to establish as a neighbor.
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