SIST EN 50090-1:2011

Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 1: Standardization structure

This European Standard concentrates on control applications for Home and Building HBES Open Communication System and covers any combination of electronic devices linked via a digital transmission network. Home and Building Electronic System as provided by the HBES Open Communication System is a specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process control, dedicated to the needs of home and building applications.
The EN 50090 series concentrates on HBES Open Communication System Class 1 and includes a specification for a communication network for Home and Building for example for the control of lighting, heating, food preparation, washing, energy management, water control, fire alarms, blinds control, different forms of security control, etc.
This European Standard gives an overview of the features of the HBES Open Communication System and provides the reader with references to the different parts of EN 50090 series.
This European Standard is used as a product family standard. It is not intended to be used as a stand-alone standard.

Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) - Teil 1: Aufbau der Norm

Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) - Partie 1: Structure de la norme

La présente Norme européenne se concentre sur des applications de contrôle/commande dans le cadre d’un Système ouvert de communication pour foyers domestiques et bâtiments HBES et couvre toute combinaison de dispositifs électroniques reliés par l'intermédiaire d'un réseau de transmission numérique. Un Système électronique pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments tel que fourni par le Système ouvert de communication HBES est une forme spécialisée de contrôle de processus automatique, décentralisé et distribué, dédié aux besoins des applications pour foyers domestiques et bâtiments.
La série EN 50090 se concentre sur le Système ouvert de communication HBES de Classe 1 et comporte une spécification de réseau de communication pour foyers domestiques et bâtiments par exemple, pour contrôler l'éclairage, le chauffage, la préparation de la nourriture, le lavage, la gestion de l'énergie, le contrôle de l'eau, les alarmes incendie, le contrôle de volets, différentes formes de contrôle de sécurité, etc.
La présente Norme européenne fournit une vue d'ensemble des caractéristiques du Système ouvert de communication HBES et fournit au lecteur des références aux différentes parties de la série EN 50090.
La présente Norme européenne est utilisée en tant que norme de famille de produits. Elle n'est pas destinée à être utilisée en tant que norme indépendante.

Elektronski sistemi za stanovanja in zgradbe (HBES) - 1. del: Struktura standarda

Ta evropski standard se osredotoča na nadzorne aplikacije odprtega komunikacijskega elektronskega sistema za stanovanja in zgradbe (HBES) ter zajema vse kombinacije elektronskih pripomočkov, povezanih prek digitalnega prenosnega omrežja.
Elektronski sistem za stanovanja in zgradbe, kot ga zagotavlja odprti komunikacijski sistem HBES, je specializirana oblika avtomatiziranega, decentraliziranega in porazdeljenega procesnega nadzora, namenjenega potrebam uporabe v stanovanjih in zgradbah.
Serija EN 50090 se osredotoča na odprti komunikacijski sistem HBES razreda I in vključuje specifikacijo za komunikacijsko omrežje za stanovanja in zgradbe, na primer za nadzor osvetljave, ogrevanja, priprave hrane, pranja, upravljanja z energijo, nadzor vode, požarnih alarmov, senčnikov, različne oblike varnostnega nadzora itd.
Ta evropski standard podaja pregled značilnosti odprtega komunikacijskega sistema HBES in bralcu zagotavlja sklice na različne dele serije EN 50090.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja kot standard za družino proizvodov. Ni namenjen samostojni uporabi.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 06-Apr-2011
• ICS: 35.240.67 - IT applications in building and construction industry
• ICS: 97.120 - Automatic controls for household use
• Technical Committee: ELI - Electrical and communication installations
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 11-Mar-2011
• Due Date: 16-May-2011
• Completion Date: 07-Apr-2011
• Directive: Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
  OJ Ref: C 256/01 OJ Date: 31-Aug-2011
• Directive:

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  Not HarmonizedEUR-PUB - European Union - Public Standards
• Ref Project: EN 50090-1:2011 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 1: Standardization structure

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 50090-2-1:1997 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) -- Part 2-1: System overview - Architecture
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Referred By: SIST EN 13321-1:2021 - Open data communication in building automation, controls and building management - Home and building electronic system - Part 1: Product and system requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15502-1:2012+A1:2015 - Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 13321-1:2013 - Open data communication in building automation, controls and building management - Home and building electronic system - Part 1: Product and system requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 15502-1:2012 - Gas-fired heating boilers - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST-TP CEN/TR 18081:2024 - Building automation, controls and building management - Smart Building - Description and Aspects
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 17082:2020 - Domestic and non-domestic gas-fired forced convection air heaters for space heating not exceeding a net heat input of 300 kW
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-5-2:2020 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) Part 5-2: Media and media dependent layers - Network based on HBES Class 1, Twisted Pair
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-6-2:2025 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 6-2: IoT Semantic Ontology model description
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-3-4:2017 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 3-4: Specification of KNX S AL, Secure Service, Secure configuration and security Resources
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50465:2015 - Gas appliances - Combined heat and power appliance of nominal heat input inferior or equal to 70 kW
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-6-2:2022 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES)- Part 6-2 IoT Semantic Ontology model description
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-5-1:2020 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 5-1: Media and media dependent layers - Power line for HBES Class 1
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50090-5-3:2016 - Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 5-3: Media and media dependent layers - Radio Frequency for HBES Class 1
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50491-6-1:2014 - General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) - Part 6-1: HBES installations - Installation and planning
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026

Overview

SIST EN 50090-1:2011 is a European standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) as part of the EN 50090 series, addressing Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES). This standard focuses on the standardization structure for HBES Open Communication System and outlines the framework for integrating electronic devices via a digital transmission network within residential and building environments.

The core objective of this standard is to provide a reference structure for the development and implementation of interoperable and decentralized control systems in homes and buildings. It defines essential concepts and directs users to specific technical standards within the EN 50090 series for detailed implementations. SIST EN 50090-1:2011 serves as a product family standard and is not intended for stand-alone application.

Key Topics

• Standardization Structure: Framework and hierarchy for the EN 50090 series, clarifying the organization of documents and mapping each part to specific aspects of HBES.
• Architecture Overview: Describes key features of the HBES Open Communication System, including distributed process control, open communication, and independence from hardware platforms.
• Device and Network Integration: Covers how various electronic devices (such as controllers, sensors, actuators) can be integrated through a digital network and interoperate reliably.
• Communication Media: Supports multiple transmission options, including twisted pair, powerline, and wireless (RF in 868 MHz) – enabling flexibility in system design.
• Applications and Interworking: Focuses on standard application domains like lighting control, HVAC management, energy optimization, fire and security alarms, blinds, and appliance controls.
• Configuration and Management: Describes methods for configuring systems at both network and application levels, emphasizing efficient management and scalability.

Applications

The practical value of SIST EN 50090-1:2011 lies in its ability to guide the implementation of robust home and building automation systems, enhancing functionality, energy efficiency, comfort, and security. Typical application areas include:

• Lighting Control: Automated or remote control and scheduling of building lighting for efficiency and convenience.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC): Optimized climate control, integrating sensors and actuators for flexible and responsive environments.
• Energy Management: Monitoring energy use and enabling smart control over appliances to reduce consumption and costs.
• Safety and Security: Integration of fire alarms, security systems, and access control devices to maximize occupant safety.
• Window and Blind Control: Automated management of natural light and privacy settings in homes and offices.
• Water and Appliance Management: Smart control of water supply, kitchen, and laundry appliances for improved efficiency and safety.

The standard enables these applications by defining interoperable processes, supporting both small-scale residential projects and large multi-domain building installations.

Related Standards

SIST EN 50090-1:2011 references and aligns with other parts of the EN 50090 series and related standards to provide a comprehensive framework for HBES. Key related documents include:

• EN 50090-3 Series: Aspects of application, including user processes and interworking models.
• EN 50090-4 Series: Media independent layers, such as network and transport layers, plus IP-based communication (EN 50090-4-3).
• EN 50090-5 Series: Media and media-dependent layers, specifying physical media like twisted pair, powerline, and RF.
• EN 50090-7 Series: System management procedures.
• EN 50090-8: Product conformity assessment.
• EN 50090-9 Series: Installation requirements, including cabling and system inspection.
• EN 50491 Series: General requirements for HBES and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS), including environmental and safety aspects.

Adhering to SIST EN 50090-1:2011 and its associated standards ensures compatibility, interoperability, safety, and quality in the design and deployment of home and building electronic systems for both residential and commercial environments.

Keywords: HBES, building automation, home electronic systems, open communication, control systems, EN 50090, energy management, device interoperability, smart building standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2011
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SIST EN 50090-2-1:1997
Elektronski sistemi za stanovanja in zgradbe (HBES) - 1. del: Struktura standarda
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) - Part 1: Standardization structure
Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und Gebäude (ESHG) - Teil 1: Aufbau der Norm
Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) - Partie 1:
Structure de la norme
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50090-1:2011
ICS:
97.120 Avtomatske krmilne naprave Automatic controls for
za dom household use
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50090-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.120 Supersedes EN 50090-2-1:1994

English version
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) -
Part 1: Standardization structure

Systèmes électroniques pour les foyers Elektrische Systemtechnik für Heim und
domestiques et les bâtiments (HBES) - Gebäude (ESHG) -
Partie 1: Structure de la norme Teil 1: Aufbau der Norm

This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-02-21. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung

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© 2011 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 50090-1:2011 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 205, Home and
Building Electronic Systems, joined by the co-operating partner Konnex Association.
The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure and was accepted by
CENELEC as EN 50090-1 on 2011-02-21.
This document supersedes EN 50090-2-1:1994.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical

national standard or by endorsement
(dop) 2012-02-21
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn
(dow) 2014-02-21
EN 50090-1 is part of the EN 50090 series “Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES)”,
which will comprise the following parts (see Clause 2 for further details):
Part 1: Standardization structure;
Part 2: Void;
NOTE EN 50090-2-1:1994 is incorporated and superseded by this Part 1.

EN 50090-2-2:1996 and its amendments are incorporated and superseded by EN 50491-3:2009,
EN 50491-5-1:2010, EN 50491-5-2:2010 and EN 50491-5-3:2010.
EN 50090-2-3:2005 will be incorporated and superseded by the EN 50491 series.
Part 3: Aspects of application;
Part 4: Transport layer and network layer;
Part 5: Media and media dependent layers;
Part 6: Interfaces;
Part 7: Management;
Part 8: Conformity assessment of products;
Part 9: Installation requirements.
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Contents
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms and definitions . 7
3.2 Abbreviations . 8
4 General requirements . 8
5 Elements of the HBES Open Communication System Architecture . 8
5.1 General . 8
5.2 Applications, Interworking and Binding . 9
5.3 Configuration . 9
5.4 Network Management and Resources . 9
5.5 Communication: Physical Layers .10
5.6 Communication: Common Kernel and Message Protocol .11
5.7 Resources.12
5.8 Device Models .12
5.9 Device identification .12
6 System Capabilities, Communication and Addressing Models .13
6.1 General .13
6.2 Logical Topology and Individual Address Space .13
6.3 Network & Resource Management with Broadcast and Unicast “Point-To-Point”
Services .14
6.4 Multicast “Group Addressing” for Run-time Efficiency .14
6.5 Frame Overview .14
7 Application Models, Datapoints and Binding .15
7.1 General .15
7.2 Datapoints and Distributed Applications .15
7.3 Group objects .15
7.4 Properties of Interface Objects as Datapoints .16
8 Interworking Model .16
8.1 General .16
8.2 The Application: Datapoint Types and Functional Blocks .16
8.3 Parameter Datapoints .17
Annex A (informative) Overview of Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and
Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) (EN 50491 series) and HBES Open
Communication System (EN 50090 series) .18
Bibliography .20

Figures
Figure 1 – The HBES Open Communication System Model . 8
Figure 2 – The logical topology of HBES Open Communication System .13
Figure 3 – HBES Open Communication System LPDU standard frame structure (long frames allow N
< 255) .14

Tables
Table A.1 – Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) and Building Automation and Control
Systems (BACS) (EN 50491 series) .18
Table A.2 – HBES Open Communication System (EN 50090 series) .19

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Introduction
This European Standard outlines the main elements of the HBES Open Communication System and
the concept behind it. It should be used as a guideline for the EN 50090 series.
Home and Building Electronic Systems as provided by the HBES Open Communication System are a
specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process control, dedicated to the needs
of home and building applications.
The specification of the HBES Open Communication System provides, besides runtime
characteristics, a “toolkit” of services and mechanisms for network management.
On the HBES Open Communication System Device Network, all devices form distributed applications,
which are able to interact with one another taking into account Interworking rules (standardized
Datapoint Types and “Functional Block” objects, modelling logical device channels). This run-time
Interworking allows the creation of a comprehensive and multi-domain home and building
communication system
The available communication media range from Twisted Pair to Powerline and 868 MHz band Radio
Frequency.
The HBES Open Communication system is independent of any specific microprocessor platform or
architecture. Depending on the profile chosen by the manufacturer, any suitable industry-standard
chip can be chosen. Some HBES Open Communication System profiles allow a tiny system footprint
(say < 5 kbit) and can run on an 8-bit processor. Implementations can however also be realised on 16-
or 32-bit processors, or even PC’s.
The features of HBES Open Communication System allow its use in different application domains and
installation types, and also in “Service Network” environments (usually based on broadband networks
running IP, the Internet Protocol). To address this need, the transmission of HBES Open
Communication System frames across an IP network has been standardised in EN 50090-4-3:2007.

1 Scope
This European Standard concentrates on control applications for Home and Building HBES Open
Communication System and covers any combination of electronic devices linked via a digital
transmission network. Home and Building Electronic System as provided by the HBES Open
Communication System is a specialized form of automated, decentralised and distributed process
control, dedicated to the needs of home and building applications.
The EN 50090 series concentrates on HBES Open Communication System Class 1 and includes a
specification for a communication network for Home and Building for example for the control of
lighting, heating, food preparation, washing, energy management, water control, fire alarms, blinds
control, different forms of security control, etc.
This European Standard gives an overview of the features of the HBES Open Communication System
and provides the reader with references to the different parts of EN 50090 series.
This European Standard is used as a product family standard. It is not intended to be used as a stand-
alone standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50090-3-1 1994 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 3-1: Aspects of
application – Introduction to the application structure
EN 50090-3-2 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 3-2: Aspects of
application – User process for HBES Class 1
EN 50090-3-3 2009 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 3-3: Aspects of
application – HBES Interworking model and common HBES data types
EN 50090-4-1 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 4-1: Media
independent layers – Application layer for HBES Class 1
EN 50090-4-2 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 4-2: Media
independent layers – Transport layer, network layer and general parts of
data link layer for HBES Class 1
EN 50090-4-3 2007 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 4-3: Media
independent layers – Communication over IP (EN 13321-2:2006)
EN 50090-5-1 2005 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 5-1: Media and
media dependent layers – Power line for HBES Class 1
EN 50090-5-2 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 5-2: Media and
media dependent layers – Network based on HBES Class 1, Twisted
Pair
EN 50090-5-3 2006 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 5-3: Media and
media dependent layers – Radio frequency
EN 50090-7-1 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 7-1: System
management – Management procedures
EN 50090-8 2000 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 8: Conformity
assessment of products
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EN 50090-9-1 2004 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 9-1: Installation
requirements – Generic cabling for HBES Class 1 Twisted Pair
CLC/TR 50090-9-2 2007 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Part 9-2: Installation
requirements – Inspection and testing of HBES installation
EN 50491-2 2010 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems
(HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) –
Part 2: Environmental conditions
EN 50491-3 2009 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems
(HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) –
Part 3: Electrical safety requirements
EN 50491-5-1 2010 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems
(HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) –
Part 5-1: EMC requirements, conditions and test set-up
EN 50491-5-2 2010 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems
(HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) –
Part 5-2: EMC requirements for HBES/BACS used in residential,
commercial and light industry environment
EN 50491-5-3 2010 General requirements for Home and Building Electronic Systems
(HBES) and Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) –
Part 5-3: EMC requirements for HBES/BACS used in industry
environment
CLC/TR 50552 2010 Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES) – Open communication
system – Interfaces – Medium interface, twisted pair, class 1
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
Home and Building Electronic Systems (HBES)
communication system on which elements or entities of several applications are distributed and
logically linked together via one or more networks
3.1.2
HBES Open Communication System
HBES according to EN 50090 series
3.1.3
HBES Class 1
HBES with transport capabilities for applications such as:
– control;
– monitoring;
– measurement;
– alarm;
– low speed data transfer
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply:
IP Internet Protocol
TPCI Transport Layer Protocol Control Information
APCI Application Layer Protocol Control Information
LPDU Link Layer Protocol Data Unit
4 General requirements
A product claiming compliance with EN 50090 shall comply with the full set of EN 50090 series,
according to the selected media, and with the relevant parts of EN 50491 series listed under Clause 2.
5 Elements of the HBES Open Communication System Architecture
5.1 General
The HBES Open Communication System specification contains a number of mechanisms to bring the
network into operation but leaves the possibility for the implementer to choose the most adapted
configuration Figure 1 shows an overview of the HBES Open Communication System model.

Common Object definitions
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System Management
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Runtime
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Common Run Time
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Figure 1 – The HBES Open Communication System Model
The following constitute the essential ingredients of the HBES Open Communication System:
• Interworking and (Distributed) Application Models for the various tasks of Home and Building
Automation. These are described in EN 50090-3-2 and EN 50090-3-3 (Aspects of application –
HBES Interworking model and common HBES data types).
• Schemes for Configuration and Management, to properly manage all resources on the network,
and to permit the logical linking or binding of parts of a distributed application, which run in
different devices. These are structured in a set of Management Procedures as described in
EN 50090-7-1.
Profile 1
Profile 2
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• Communication System, with a set of physical communication media, a message protocol and
corresponding models for the communication stack in each node; this Communication System has
to support all network communication requirements for the Configuration and Management of an
installation, as well as to host Distributed Applications on it. This is typified by the HBES Open
Communication System Common Kernel. These are described in EN 50090-5 series (for the
different supported media) and in EN 50090-4 series (for the media independent layers).
• Concrete Device Models, summarized in Profiles for the effective realization and combination of
the elements above when developing actual products or devices, which will be mounted and
linked in an installation. These are described in EN 50090-9-1, CLC/TR 50090-9-2 and
CLC/TR 50552.
A more detailed description of the above-mentioned elements is given below.
5.2 Applications, Interworking and Binding
Central to HBES Open Communication System application concepts is the idea of Datapoints: they
represent the process and control variables in the system, as explained in EN 50090-3 series. These
Datapoints may be inputs, outputs, parameters, diagnostic data etc. The standardized containers for
these Datapoints are Group Objects and Interface Object Properties.
The Communication System and Protocol are expected to offer a reduced instruction set to read and
write (set and get) Datapoint values: any further application semantics is mapped to the data format
and the bindings, making the HBES Open Communication System primarily “data driven”.
In order to achieve Interworking, the Datapoints have to implement Standardized Datapoint Types,
themselves grouped into Functional Blocks. These Functional Blocks and Datapoint Types are related
to applications fields, but some of them are of general use and named functions of common interest
(such as date and time).
Datapoints may be accessed through unicast or multicast mechanisms.
Clause 8 zooms in on these aspects.
5.3 Configuration
There are two levels at which an installation has to be configured. First of all, there is the level of the
network topology and the individual nodes or devices.
In a way, this first level is a precondition, prior to the configuration of the Distributed Applications, i.e.
binding and parameter setting.
Configuration may be achieved through a combination of local manipulations on the devices (e.g.
pushing a button, setting a code wheel, or using a locally connected configuration tool), and active
Network Management communication over the bus (peer-to-peer as well as more centralized master-
slave schemes).
5.4 Network Management and Resources
To accommodate all active configuration needs of the system, HBES Open Communication System is
equipped with a toolkit for network management. These instruments can be used throughout the
lifecycle of an installation: for initial set-up, for integration of multi-mode installations, for subsequent
diagnostics and maintenance, as well as for later extension and reconfiguration.
Network Management in the HBES Open Communication System specifies a set of mechanisms to
discover, set or retrieve configuration data actively via the network. It proposes Procedures (i.e.
message sequences) to access values of the different network resources within the devices, as well
as identifiers and formats for these resources – all of this in order to enable a proper Interworking of all

HBES Open Communication System network devices. These resources may be addresses,
communication parameters, application parameters, or complex sets of data like binding tables or
even the entire executable application program.
The network management basically makes use of the services offered by the application layer as
specified in EN 50090-4-1. For configuration purposes, each device shall implement the services and
resources specified in the relevant “profile”.
For managing the devices, these services are used within procedures. Configuration can be ensured
via an identified set of procedures, which are described in EN 50090-7-1. Different solutions are
possible, ranging from the commissioning of devices by:
• a connected PC with installed software program, sometimes referred to as "System Mode". The
product data is either part of the tool or imported into a database of the tool. By means of these
product descriptions, the binding and parameterisation of products is realised;
• a connected Controller acting as a master device, scanning for devices on the network and
obtaining information on their features via a device descriptor sent by the connected devices. On
the basis of a database inside the controller and appropriate settings via a display on the
controller, the products are linked and parameterised. This type of configuration is sometimes
referred to as "Easy controller mode";
• activating actuators to acquire sensors as partner devices: only when devices send device
descriptors that can be linked, will the devices be linkable. Parameters in this case are often set
locally on the device. This type of configuration is referred to as "Push button mode";
• assigning semantically or geographical zoning tags t
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