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Interaction between providers and component types

Difference between provider and component type​

A component always has a so-called Provider (formerly "component type") and can have a Component type.

  • The Provider is determined by the interface protocol, e.g. KNX, TCP/IP, PJLink, DMX, SNMP etc. This provider can also be viewed as a "technical component type".
  • The Component Type can be set manually to identify related components. This component type can also be viewed as a "custom component type".

Let's take the example of a KNX component. Basically NeuroomNet only knows the interface (KNX) and the address. Now you can assign the component type in NeuroomNet for a more precise definition: either as a socket or light or heating actuator, etc.

The same applies to most providers. An SNMP component can be of the type printer, network switch, etc. and a DMX component can be of the type moving head spotlight or fog machine, etc.

A component type assignment is not mandatory, but it makes it possible, for example, to switch lights and sockets separately.

How you can create and manage component types is explained in the chapter on the Component Types tab in the Setup module.

Module Setup: Illustration of component types