Glossary - Emerson FLOBOSS S600 Instruction Manual

FloBoss S600 Instruction Manual
A
ADC – Analog to Digital Converter, also known as A/D Converter.
Address – A character, or group of characters, used in order to identify a particular item, e.g.
particular area of memory or particular computer on a communication link with many
computers.
AGA – American Gas Association.
Alphanumeric – Consisting of only the letters A to Z and the numerals 0 to 9.
Analog – A signal that has no defined steps, its value being determined by its size.
ANIN – Analog input, also known as AI.
ANOUT – Analog output, also known as AO.
B
Baud – Refers to the rate of serial data transfer, e.g. baud rate of 10 = 10 bits per second.
Binary – Numbers in base 2, i.e. only numbers 0 and 1 are used.
Bit – A binary digit.
Bit Link - A metal bridge that closes an electrical circuit. Typically, a bit link consists of a plastic
plug that fits over a pair of protruding pins. By placing a bit link plug over a different set of
pins, you can change a board's parameters. Also known as jumpers.
Bitswitch – Switches that represent data bits by on or off state.
Buffer – A device inserted between devices to match impedance, equipment speeds or to supply
additional drive capability.
Bus – One or more conductors used as a path over which information is transmitted.
Byte – Block of 8 bits, can define 256 states (0 thru 255).
C
Cold Start – The FloBoss S600 unit starts and the configuration file is copied from flash.
CONFIG 600 Software – Tool for configuring the FloBoss S600.
Constants – Numbers which are only infrequently changed.
Control Bus – Bus Connections for Control Signals, e.g. Read/Write.
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