Essential Terms

This page provides definitions of commonly used terms, acronyms, and technologies relevant to {{company_name}}'s platform, products, and industry context. It is intended as a quick-reference guide for engineers, operators, integrators, and new team members.


Platform & Deployment Options

  • {{platform_name}} Pro (Cloud Deployment) {{platform_name}} offered as a web-based, cloud solution.

  • {{platform_name}} Local (On-premises Deployment) {{platform_name}} provided as an on-premises solution.

  • {{fai_lite}} (Direct MQTT Communication) A lightweight deployment mode that transmits raw data samples from the {{device_name}} to CSV-formatted files or directly to a SCADA system via MQTT communication.


Devices & Hardware

  • {{device_name}} {{company_name}}'s data acquisition device that collects data from connected sensors and transmits it to the {{platform_name}}.

  • {{device_name}} 4 A model of the {{device_name}} device; specific pinout configurations are available for different versions.

  • {{device_name}} 4R Another model of the {{device_name}} device with distinct pinout configurations.

  • {{device_name}} Ex An explosion-proof model of the {{device_name}} designed for hazardous environments.


Software & Applications

  • {{company_name}}Go A mobile application that communicates directly with the {{device_name}} via Bluetooth, allowing users to configure and ensure successful integration and transmission of devices on-site.

  • WaveCam An application within the {{platform_name}} that enables visual monitoring of remote sites through integrated camera systems.


Communication Protocols

  • MQTT A lightweight publish-subscribe messaging protocol for small sensors and mobile devices, ideal for low-bandwidth environments.

  • OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) A machine-to-machine communication protocol for industrial automation, allowing data exchange between devices and systems.

  • REST API A set of web-based interfaces provided by {{company_name}} to allow integration of the {{platform_name}} with other applications, enabling programmatic retrieval and analysis of field data.


Data Structure & Hierarchy

  • Site A logical entity representing a {{device_name}} installation location, encompassing devices and data streams.

  • Device A physical {{device_name}} unit installed in the field, responsible for generating and transmitting data streams from connected sensors.

  • Channel The physical interface on the {{device_name}} that receives raw data from connected sensors.

  • Stream A logical entity representing a sequence of processed data from a specific sensor parameter.

  • Sample A single measurement or data point collected at a specific moment in time.


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