Glossary term
Tool Access Key
knx-secureAdvanced
Also known as
TAK
Definition
Special key in the keyring that allows an ETS tool to reprogram an already-deployed Secure device without rescanning the original paper FDSK.
Questions using this term
- The physical programming button on a device must be pressed before every parameter download.7. ETS Programming · Programmiertaste
- The FDSK (Factory Default Setup Key) of a Secure device is a factory key, printed on the device as a QR code, that is used when the device is first integrated into ETS.9. KNX Secure · FDSK
- In PROFINET, the 'Watchdog Time' of an IO Device is computed as Update Time multiplied by the Reduction Ratio (typically 3 or more); if no cyclic telegram is received within that window, the device drops its outputs to the safe state.13. Network advanced · Watchdog vs. Update Time
- A DALI DT1 Function Test simulates a 30-second mains outage to verify that the emergency luminaire switches over to battery; the result (OK / Battery Fault / Lamp Fault) is reported back to the controller for an EN 50172-compliant audit trail.13. Emergency DT1 · Function Test
- EnOcean is particularly well suited to the retrofit of existing buildings: sensors and buttons can be added without pulling cable or fitting batteries, with a 20+ year service life, making it ideal for heritage buildings or sites that are difficult to rewire.7. KNX integration · Retrofit-Anwendung
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