
Section 14. PakBus Networking
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Network Address
RF4xx Network Address. In a PakBus network all
RF4xxs must have the same network address.
Node
Another term for a PakBus device. A station with
PakBus datalogger can be referred to as a PakBus
Device or a node. An RF401 series stand-alone router is
also a node.
Packet
A frame, typically 1000 bytes or less, containing a
header and data. Packets transfer information between
LoggerNet and PakBus dataloggers or between
dataloggers, often via routers.
PakBus Address
Unique 4-digit integer assigned to a PakBus device in a
PakBus network (1 – 4094).
PakBus Device
A device that can receive and create PakBus packets
(BMP5). It is synonymous with “node.” A station
(with PakBus datalogger) can be referred to as a
PakBus Device or a node.
PakBusGraph
LoggerNet client that graphically depicts PakBus
devices in the network and allows viewing and editing
of such things as routing table, port settings and
neighbors allowed.
PakCtrl
Network level PakBus communications protocol. Low-
level PakCtrl packets perform discovery and routing
functions such as doing hello-exchanges and passing
around neighbor lists.
PBA
Abbreviation for PakBus Address.
Port
Com port. One of a datalogger’s or peripheral’s
interfaces: SDC, CSDC, Modem Enabled, RS-232,
C1/C2, C3/C4, C5/C6 or C7/C8.
Potential
Neighbors
Potential neighbors are also referred to as “neighbors
allowed.” PakBus addresses listed in a device’s
neighbor filter which the device ‘hellos’ and attempts to
establish as neighbors. Responses are only sent to
messages from devices on the neighbors allowed list
with the exception of devices with PBA ≥ 4000.
Potential Neighbor
List
A list of devices (PakBus addresses) installed in a
neighbor filter to which the datalogger will try to
become a neighbor. Unlisted devices are excluded from
becoming a neighbor unless that device’s PakBus
address is ≥ 4000 (normally LoggerNet). Potential
neighbors are also referred to as “neighbors allowed.”
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