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4.7 Data point types
General information on data point types
As per the KNX specification for the data point types, there is a distinction between main types and
subtypes, e.g.:
DPT subtype DPT name
Main type: Defines the length.
Subtype: Defines the length and the unit.
If the term data point type (DPT) is used in general, the complete data point type including the subtype is
meant.