Glossary - Siemens A80485-1 Quick Start Manual

GLOSSARY

TERM
AAR:
AREMA:
DIAG.:
DNS:
GCP:
GPS:
IP:
LAN:
LED:
Module:
RJ-45:
RS232:
RX:
RXD:
TX:
TXD:
USB Port:
USB Drive:
SIG-QG-17-05
Version No.: A
DESCRIPTION
Association of American Railroads – An organization that establishes
uniformity and standardization among different railroad systems.
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-way Association
Diagnostic
Domain Name Server
Grade Crossing Predictor – A train detection device used as part of a
highway-railroad grade crossing warning system to provide a relatively
uniform warning time.
Global Positioning System.
Internet Protocol - ISO Model Layer 3 (network) protocol that performs
proper routing of packets.
Local Area Network – A limited network where the data transfer medium
is generally wires or cable.
Light-Emitting-Diode - A solid-state indicator.
Physical package including PCBs and input/output terminals for
connecting to external devices and equipment.
Industry standard Ethernet port
Industry standard serial port.
Receive
Receive Data
Transmit
Transmit Data
Universal Serial Bus Port
Types of memory devices that plug into a USB port. These devices are
commonly called flash drives or memory sticks.
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