Schlage PIB300 User Manual page 1041

Glossary
Address, HandPunch A HandPunch Address is a unique identification number
assigned to a HandPunch. Each HandPunch on a network
must be assigned a unique address.
AWG American Wire Gauge is a U.S. standard set of wire conductor
sizes. The "gauge" refers to the diameter of the wire. The higher
the gauge number, the smaller the diameter, the thinner the
wire, and the greater the electrical resistance. Thicker, smaller
gauge wire carries more current because it has less electrical
resistance over a given length. Thicker wire is better for long
wire distances.
HandPunch Address
See Address, HandPunch
Platen
The Platen is the flat surface at the base of the HandPunch,
on which a user places his/her hand for enrollment and
verification. The platen has guide pins to ensure the user's
fingers are consistently positioned correctly.
Template
A Template is a set of data generated for a user. It is made
up of the user's enrollment information and any system
configuration parameters that are assigned to the user. The
template is stored at each HandPunch and can be stored at
the host computer with the Time and Attendance software.
Transaction
A Transaction is any kind of event recorded at a HandPunch.
Transactions may include In or Out punches, department
transfers, and supervisor edits.