Terminology; References - Globalstar GSP-2800 Installation Manual

Terminology

A
AWG
CCA
Down conductor
Ground terminals
IEC
NFPA
OD or ø
QGFSP
RAU
SM
VAC
VDC
Amps
American Wire Gauge, a measurement
of wire size
Circuit card assembly
The wiring that conducts electricity
down into the ground. For example,
the primary grounding cable from the
RAU.
Terminals for the purpose of grounding
wires
International Electrical Council
National Fire Protection Association
(US)
Outer diameter, used to measure pipe
size
QUALCOMM Globalstar Fixed
Satellite Phone.
A phone installation that uses the
Globalstar system and CDMA
technology. The QGFSP is fixed in
place; that is, not portable
Radio Antenna Unit
Security module, a device that
authenticates the user of the telephone
on the Globalstar system.
Volts AC
Volts DC

References

• Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, 1995 Edition©.
• NFPA 780 Regulations, Standards for the Installation of
Lightning Protection Systems, 1995 edition.
• NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®
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