Protocol Index

Protocol Index

This document collects information concerning various communication protocols. The info is usually the response to a request to implement the protocol on PCD systems. Each protocol is qualified with a status as follow:
- No spec. Means that information has been requested about this protocol but no specification are available.
- Not possible. The implementation is likely to be impossible for a PCD or it needs a specific gateway (intermediate hardware component).
- Possible. The implementation of this protocol seams technically possible. Further investigation may be required.
- On request. The implementation is possible and has been studied, or even planed by Engiby. A driver can be realized or finalized on request.

In any case, don't hesitate to contact Engiby if you have questions about any communication protocol and implementation on PCD systems..

ModNET

Status: No spec.

Modnet saems to be an old protocol used by AEG controllers.
Don’t confuse with Modbus wich is available by Engby.

OPTO 22

Status: On request.

The OPTO 22 or Optomux protocol is a fieldbus protocol, with similar functionalities as Modbus or S-Bus reduced protocol. On request, a driver can be developed by Engiby.

COMLI

Status: On request.

The COMLI is a fieldbus protocol used in some PLC systems. It has similar functionality as Modbus or S-Bus reduced protocol. On request, a driver can be developed by Engiby.

Unitel Way

Status: On request.

Unitel Way is a fieldbus protocol supported by the Schnieder PLC's. It has similar functionalities as Modbus or S-Bus reduced protocol but also allow Slave to Slave exchanges. On request, a driver can be developed by Engiby.

Sema OIS for SMS

Status: Possible

The 'Sema OIS' protocol is sepcified by SchlumbergSema. OIS stand for Open Interface Specification. It seams that Vodafone is using this protocol to access SMSC for SMS delivery. The protocol is designed to be used on X.25 or TCP/IP connection. For a PCD, it means :
- Impelementing it on TCP/IP for the F650 Module
- Implementing a X.25 procedure for a Modem (may be T813 or T850).
The implementation may be possible but need further investigation.

Bati-Bus

Status: Possible

Bati-Bus is a network standard designed for Building control (Bâtiment-Bus). It is rather popular in France and Italy and less known in other European countries. The communication principle is based of event triggered messages with very short data packages (similar to EIB). A direct connection of a PCD to Bati-Bus is not possible since the physical layer is not RS485 nor other available interface on PCD. It should be possible, however to fined RS232 converter on the market. The detailed specifications are not in our hand till now but the available descriptions show a rather simple communication procedure.
Note that Bati-Bus has now cooperated with EIB in the common communication concept called KONNEX.

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Engiby / 05.01.2007