{"id":3131,"date":"2023-03-10T17:17:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T15:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neuroom.net\/components-groups\/"},"modified":"2023-10-25T16:24:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T14:24:23","slug":"components-groups","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neuroom.net\/en\/things-to-know\/components-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Compon\u00adents &amp; Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cd0154822-e1c4-40a0-be1a-b17219f0ec7c\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d positioning=\u201cabsolute\u201d position_origin_a=\u201cbottom_center\u201d vertical_offset=\u201c60px\u201d vertical_offset_tablet=\u201c0px\u201d vertical_offset_phone=\u201c0px\u201d vertical_offset_last_edited=\u201con|tablet\u201d custom_padding=\u201c15px||15px||true|false\u201d global_module=\u201c804\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d text_orientation=\u201ccenter\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/neuroom.net\/en\/start\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201ccb39a8ce-2c80-4e86-bf4b-8670f824fae1\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d width=\u201c100%\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|15px||15px|false|true\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d text_orientation=\u201ccenter\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h1>Ever\u00ady\u00adthing is compo\u00adnent<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row module_class=\u201ccentered\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201c0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-f9264f7c-3e4c-4344-9d6b-31f217d08850\">Compon\u00adents are the mole\u00adcules of the NeuroomNet system<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>NeuroomNet has nume\u00adrous inter\u00adfaces. If \u201csome\u00adthing\u201d is connected via one of these inter\u00adfaces, be it dedicated hard\u00adware, soft\u00adware, or another endpoint, then we call it a \u201ccompo\u00adnent\u201d. There is probably no univer\u00adsally valid name that sums ever\u00ady\u00adthing up, so we have decided on the term \u201ccompo\u00adnent\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201ca289194b-f13b-4adf-a218-cf497632a216\u201d background_color=\u201d#3C92CA\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row module_class=\u201cnarrow\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Why is this important or why do I need to know this as an installer of a system?<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Compon\u00adents are the basis of our accoun\u00adting system. If you do not have many compon\u00adents, you will only need a few licenses. We offer licenses in packages. Ther\u00ade\u00adfore, you do not need to know the exact number of your compon\u00adents in advance, but an appro\u00adxi\u00admate idea will help you decide which package you need. Of course, the packages can be extended at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some examples for clari\u00adfi\u00adca\u00adtion:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201c3_4,1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c3_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h5>A <strong>video projector<\/strong> is a compo\u00adnent.<\/h5>\n<p>A projector that is connected to the system via a network is a compo\u00adnent from the system\u2019s point of view. It does not matter which protocol is used for commu\u00adni\u00adca\u00adtion, be it a \u201cuniversal\u201d protocol like PJLink or a proprie\u00adtary protocol.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201c1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201chttps:\/\/neuroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5f60db241186b90024e1f00f.png\u201d alt=\u201cSymbol of a projector\u201d title_text=\u201cprojector\u201d align=\u201ccenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.21.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d border_radii=\u201con|10px|10px|10px|10px\u201d box_shadow_style=\u201cpreset1\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201c3_4,1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c3_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h5>A <strong>socket<\/strong> can be a compo\u00adnent.<\/h5>\n<p>It depends on whether you also want to address this socket sepa\u00adra\u00adtely. If we assume KNX as the inter\u00adface, then the elec\u00adtri\u00adcian would also have to assign an address for each socket. However, if there is only one KNX address to switch all sockets (of a room, of a floor) toge\u00adther, then all these sockets are only one compo\u00adnent in NeuroomNet.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201c1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201chttps:\/\/neuroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5f60daf11186b90024e1f00c.png\u201d alt=\u201cSymbol of a house with power plug\u201d title_text=\u201cpower plug\u201d align=\u201ccenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.21.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d border_radii=\u201con|10px|10px|10px|10px\u201d box_shadow_style=\u201cpreset1\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201c3_4,1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c3_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h5>A <strong>PC<\/strong> is a compo\u00adnent.<\/h5>\n<p>The NeuroomNet PC client (soft\u00adware tool) is installed on the PC. From then on, the PC is a compo\u00adnent. The system can then switch the PC off, switch it on, reboot it or simply detect whether the PC is running. Inci\u00adden\u00adtally, the NeuroomNet PC client is opera\u00adting system inde\u00adpen\u00addent and can inte\u00adgrate Windows, Linux, and Apple PC systems.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201c1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201chttps:\/\/neuroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5f60dafa1186b90024e1f00d.png\u201d alt=\u201cSymbol of a PC with start button\u201d title_text=\u201cPC\u201d align=\u201ccenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.21.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d border_radii=\u201con|10px|10px|10px|10px\u201d box_shadow_style=\u201cpreset1\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\u201c3_4,1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c3_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h5>S<strong>oftware on the PC<\/strong> is a compo\u00adnent.<\/h5>\n<p>A POI soft\u00adware, digital signage soft\u00adware, or a game is a compo\u00adnent. For this, the soft\u00adware only has to use the API, which informs the system whether the soft\u00adware is running. Various other func\u00adtions, such as a CMS connec\u00adtion, can also be made available via the API.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\u201c1_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201chttps:\/\/neuroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5f60db071186b90024e1f00e.png\u201d alt=\u201cSymbol of three interlo\u00adcking gears\u201d title_text=\u201cgears\u201d align=\u201ccenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.21.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d border_radii=\u201con|10px|10px|10px|10px\u201d box_shadow_style=\u201cpreset1\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_color=\u201d#3C92CA\u201d custom_padding=\u201c30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true\u201d border_radii=\u201con|10px|10px|10px|10px\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h4>The smal\u00adlest unit in NeuroomNet is ther\u00ade\u00adfore always a compo\u00adnent.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>compo\u00adnent type<\/strong> is deter\u00admined by the inter\u00adface protocol, e.g. KNX, TCP\/IP, PJLink, DMX, SNMP, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In addi\u00adtion, a compo\u00adnent can also have a <strong>compo\u00adnent type<\/strong> to better specify the compo\u00adnent. Let\u2019s take the example from above again, the KNX compo\u00adnent. Basi\u00adcally, NeuroomNet only knows the inter\u00adface (KNX) and the address. But now, as an admi\u00adnis\u00adtrator, I can still assign the compo\u00adnent type, either the said socket or light or a heating actuator or, or.<\/p>\n<p>The same is true for most compo\u00adnent types. An SNMP compo\u00adnent can be of type printer, network switch, etc., and a DMX compo\u00adnent of type head-moving spot\u00adlight or fog machine, etc\u2026<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to make a compo\u00adnent type assign\u00adment, but it gives you the possibility to switch lights and sockets sepa\u00adra\u00adtely, for example.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201chttps:\/\/neuroom.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/5f85ce630f35a0002330cfba.png\u201d alt=\u201cGraph with 2 proto\u00adcols: Serial and PJ Link. Serial has two subor\u00addi\u00adnate compon\u00adents: a photo\u00adco\u00adpier (compo\u00adnent 1) and a projector (compo\u00adnent 2). Compo\u00adnent 1 is assi\u00adgned the type: Printer. With the PJ Link protocol, the 2 compon\u00adents are a projector (compo\u00adnent 3) and a monitor (compo\u00adnent 4). Compon\u00adents 2 and 3 are assi\u00adgned the type: Projector. Compo\u00adnent 4 is assi\u00adgned the type: Screen. \u201d title_text=\u201ccomponents\u201d show_in_lightbox=\u201con\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.21.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d width=\u201c80%\u201d module_alignment=\u201ccenter\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d border_radii=\u201con|7px|7px|7px|7px\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_color=\u201c#D6D6D6\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||10px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201c30px|30px|30px|30px|true|false\u201d border_radii=\u201con|15px|15px|15px|15px\u201d border_color_all=\u201c#D6D6D6\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-557acd85-98ba-4f0b-bd4b-f90e628e5688\">Compon\u00adents have <strong>proper\u00adties<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Common to all is the proper\u00adties\u2019 name and type. The name can be freely assi\u00adgned and the type results from the protocol. In the case of the socket, the type would be e.g. KNX. A type can be optio\u00adnally assi\u00adgned. If neces\u00adsary, compon\u00adents have other proper\u00adties that depend on the compo\u00adnent type, e.g. IP address, bit width, etc.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_color=\u201c#D6D6D6\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||20px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201c30px|30px|30px|30px|true|false\u201d border_radii=\u201con|15px|15px|15px|15px\u201d border_color_all=\u201c#D6D6D6\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"ql-heading\" data-block-id=\"block-557acd85-98ba-4f0b-bd4b-f90e628e5688\">Compon\u00adents have <strong>actions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Depen\u00adding on the compo\u00adnent, diffe\u00adrent actions are available. In the case of the power outlet, these are usually only Power On and Power Off. In the case of the video projector, there are a few more like power on, power off, shutter on, shutter off, input HDMI1, etc.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\u201c1\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201ca289194b-f13b-4adf-a218-cf497632a216\u201d background_color=\u201d#3C92CA\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row module_class=\u201cnarrow\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201c4_4\u201d _builder_version=\u201c4.20.0\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px|||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Groups of compon\u00adents<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201c4.20.2\u201d _module_preset=\u201cdefault\u201d background_layout=\u201cdark\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Complex multi\u00admedia instal\u00adla\u00adtions are more than a random coll\u00adec\u00adtion of devices and soft\u00adware. In most cases, these are already grouped in some way during the plan\u00adning stage: be it accor\u00adding to rooms or individual stations such as exhibits or work\u00adsta\u00adtions. This makes it clearer which devices are respon\u00adsible for what and how they work toge\u00adther.<\/p>\n<p>But this grou\u00adping can be subdi\u00advided and named differ\u00adently depen\u00adding on the project. 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