Definitions - CalAmp INTEGRA-TR User Manual

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DEFINITIONS

Bit dribble
COM Port
CTS
DCE
DOX
DTE
Field Programming
Software
Full Channel
Half Channel
Multi-Channel
Network speed
PLC
Refarming
RTS
RTS mode
RTU
SCADA
Setup Port
Transparent
Extraneous bits delivered at the end of a data transmission. Equivalent to a "squelch tail" in voice
systems. Integra-TR does not have bit dribble.
The Communications Port of Integra-TR. This port is configured as DCE and is designed to connect
directly to DTE.
Clear to Send. An RS-232 output signal from Integra-TR indicating that it is ready to accept data (used
in RTS mode).
Data Communications Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as modems. DCE is
designed to connect to DTE.
Data Operated Transmit. A mode of operation in which Integra-TR begins a transmission as soon as
data is presented to the RS-232 port.
Data Terminal Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as terminals, PCs, RTUs, PLCs,
etc. DTE is designed to connect to DCE.
This software allows configuration and testing of Integra-TR
Radio channel bandwidth equal to 25kHz.
Radio channel bandwidth equal to 12.5kHz.
The Integra-TR has multi-channel capability under system PLC control for advanced network
monitoring .
This is the bit rate on the RF link between units. Could be different from COM port baud rate.
Programmable Logic Controller. An intelligent device that can make decisions, gather and report
information, and control other devices.
Strategy for using the radio spectrum more efficiently to meet future communications requirements
and the FCC's minimum bit rate requirements with speeds up to 19200 in Full Channel and 9600 in
Half Channel.
Request to Send. RS-232 input signal to Integra-TR indicating that the DTE has data to send. RTS may
optionally be used as a transmit switch for Integra-TR.
A mode of operation in which Integra-TR begins a transmission when RTS is raised and continues
transmitting until RTS is dropped.
Remote Terminal Unit. A SCADA device used to gather information or control other devices.
Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A general term referring to systems that gather data and/or
perform control operations.
The configuration / diagnostic port of Integra-TR. This port is designed to be connected to a PC
running the Integra Field Programming Software.
A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc.
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