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title: Can’nX concepts and vocabulary
description: Understand KNX addresses, DPTs, measurements, commands, scenarios and units used in the Can’nX procedures.
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# Can’nX concepts and vocabulary

The [Can’nX glossary](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/guides/customer-glossary/) gathers the terms you need to read the procedures.

## From term to configuration

- **KNX, group address and DPT**: start with [the glossary](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/guides/customer-glossary/), then find [KNX imports and datapoints](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/protocoles/knx-ets/).
- **Measurement and Modbus register**: go from the terms to [configurations and reading tests](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/protocoles/modbus/).
- **Trigger, condition and action**: [build a Link’nX scenario](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/guides/link-compose-scenario/).
- **Power, energy and units**: read [the glossary](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/guides/customer-glossary/), then [the metering guides](https://wiki.can-nx.com/en/usages/energie/).