Technical Specifications; Glossary - AAD Vigil Cuatro User Manual

8. Technical specifications

8.1. Glossary

Electromagnetic shielding:
A special metal shield that protects the electronic circuits
from electromagnetic waves to avoid malfunctions of the device by electromagnetic interference (from
radars, cellular phones ...).
Cutter Unit: A cutting system that acts by a pyrotechnical double cut of the loop inside the reserve container.
Infrared Port: Transmitter/receiver of infrared signals that allows a bidirectional exchange of data between
two devices.
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Kevlar: Non elastic carbon fiber used to reinforce the cables. It prevents direct traction on the electrical connections,
and it reinforces mechanically the junction cables of the Control Unit and the Cutter unit.
LCD: Liquid Crystal Display. The LCD is used to visually convey information from the Control Unit to the user.
LED Light Emitting Diode; A LED is used to flash during the start up and shut down procedures of the device.
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SMD: Surface Mount Device. Small electronic components manufactured to be of reduced size and low power
consumption. Such technology allows the electronic circuit to be mounted automatically, which gives very reliable
and compact electronic systems.
Connectors Locking Clip (CLC): A plastic molded clip that prevents the Cutter or Control
Unit connector from unscrewing unintentially or accidentally from the main-box.