Glossary - Siemens Argus 7SR21 Technical Manual

Chapter 4 - Data Communications Definitions

10. Glossary

Baud Rate
Data transmission speed.
Bit
The smallest measure of computer data.
Bits Per Second (bps)
Measurement of data transmission speed.
Data Bits
A number of bits containing the data. Sent after the start bit.
Data Echo
When connecting relays in an optical ring architecture, the data must be passed from one relay to the next, therefore
when connecting in this method all relays must have the Data Echo ON.
EN100
Siemens' Ethernet communications module supporting IEC61850, available in optical and electrical versions.
Ethernet
A computer networking technology.
Full-Duplex Asynchronous Communications
Communications in two directions simultaneously.
Half-Duplex Asynchronous Communications
Communications in two directions, but only one at a time.
Hayes "AT"
Modem command set developed by Hayes Microcomputer products, Inc.
LAN
Local Area Network. A computer network covering a small geographic area.
LC
Fibre optic connector type designed by Lucent Technologies, Inc.
Line Idle
Determines when the device is not communicating if the idle state transmits light.
Modem
MOdulator / DEModulator device for connecting computer equipment to a telephone line.
Parity
Method of error checking by counting the value of the bits in a sequence, and adding a parity bit to make the outcome,
for example, even.
Parity Bit
Bit used for implementing parity checking. Sent after the data bits.
RS232C
Serial Communications Standard. Electronic Industries Association Recommended Standard Number 232, Revision
C.
RS485
Serial Communications Standard. Electronic Industries Association Recommended Standard Number 485.
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