Glossary - TDK-Lambda GENESYS Series User Manual

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GLOSSARY

Auto-IP:
Auto-MDIX:
Auto-Negotiate:
Command:
DHCP:
Hostname:
Ethernet:
IP Address:
IVI:
LAN:
LXI:
MAC Address:
mDNS
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This is when the power supply configures its own settings because they cannot
be obtained using a network server (DHCP). With auto-IP, the power supply will
select a random address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx. Also called Link-Local
addressing
A connection that automatically detects either a patch (straight-through) or a
cross-over LAN cable. Either type of LAN cable is acceptable
The power supply will automatically choose the fastest speed that the network
can support. The Genesys™ power supply can operate at 10 megabits per
second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps
A message sent to the power supply which changes one or more of its settings.
It may be sent using a SCPI command or from the web pages. No response
message is returned, but an error message may be created
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method where the IP address
and other settings are loaded from the network server to the power supply. The
IP address and other settings may change each time the network connection is
created
A unique name for a device on a network. A descriptive name may be created
by the operator. For the default hostname, see section 4.5
The most common configuration for a LAN. It includes connection detection and
message collision protection
The Internet Protocol address is a numeric identifier that says where messages
are sent to or received from. It has four numbers, each zero to 255.
Example: 192.168.34.17. See section 4.4
The "Interchangeable Virtual Instrument". Specifications which standardize
instrument driver technology. Built upon VISA drivers. IVI has interfaces so any
programming language can use standard calls to COM and DLL libraries
A "Local Area Network" is usually a small group of computers, printers and other
devices connected to share information and services. With a gateway, these
devices can also connect to a Wide Area Network (WAN)
"LAN Extensions for Instrumentation". A standard adopted by many test and
measurement companies. To be LXI certified, an instrument must conform to
many requirements including network connectivity, web page operation and
software drivers. See
The Media Access Control address is a identifier for the manufacturer and the
instrument. It is like a serial number and it may be used to configure the LAN
connection. It has six hexadecimal values.
Example: 00:19:f9:01:3e:26
Multicast Domain Name Service is a service that any LAN connected device
can use. It is a zero-configuration protocol where no network server is required
to connect by device name instead of IP address. Uses the .local top level
domain name
www.lxistandard.org for details
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