Intermec Janus 2020 User Manual page 539

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Glossary
Multi-Drop address
The address of the COM port when you are using Multi-Drop communications
protocol. Each Multi-Drop address has unique POL and SEL characters that are
automatically set when you configure the address.
Multi-Drop protocol
Communications protocol similar to Polling Mode D, used when connecting
multiple readers to a port concentrator. In Multi-Drop, each reader on the line
must be assigned a unique POL and SEL character. Due to timeout parameters,
the baud rate must be 2400 or higher.
multiple-read label
A bar code label that has a space as the first character after the start code. The
reader stores a multiple-read label in the buffer until you execute a command
to transmit the label or scan a regular label. Contrast with regular label.
NEG
Negative Acknowledgment character. Indicates a negative acknowledgment to
a solicitation event or a data transmission event.
network
A collection of devices that can store and manipulate electronic data,
interconnected in such a way that their users can store, retrieve, and share
information with each other.
NiCad battery pack
Provides the main power source to operate the reader. The battery pack
contains rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCad) battery cells.
NLS
National Language Support. A DOS feature that provides country-specific
information and character set (code page) switching for international language
support.
nonvolatile
Refers to memory that is saved when power is lost or turned off.
null modem cable
A cable that connects two computers and allows transmission of data between
them without requiring a modem.
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