Familiarizing yourself with Thyssenkrupp terminology can help you gain a better understanding of how the Thyssenkrupp plugin works.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DED | A DED (Data Entry Device) is a tablet installed on a landing, usually mounted on a pedestal (kiosk), or inside an elevator. It displays the list of floors a cardholder can access and which elevator to use to get to a selected floor. A DED can have an integrated card reader. |
| Floor | On the same floor, you can have multiple landings. |
| Kiosk | A kiosk is the physical location on a landing where a DED is installed. |
| Landing | A landing is the portion of a floor adjacent to an elevator, and is used to receive and discharge passengers. You can have one landing for multiple elevators, or two landings for elevators that have a front and back door. |