Glossary - Emerson 375 User Manual

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SER S ANUAL
375 F C
IELD OMMUNICATOR
March 2007
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LOSSARY
Alphanumeric
A character set that contains both letters and digits and, usually, other
characters, such as punctuation marks.
AMS Suite: Intelligent Device Manager
Software for remotely managing Smart field devices (offline or online) over
existing HART or F fieldbus networks. You can use AMS Device
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Manager to monitor devices, configure devices, maintain calibration results,
run diagnostic routines, and maintain historical data.
Burst Mode
A communication mode in a HART transmitter to send data at regular
intervals.
Card Reader
A USB device that is capable of reading the 375 System Card, which is
located under the battery pack in the 375 Field Communicator. You can use a
card reader to transfer system software and device descriptions to a 375 from
the Easy Upgrade Programming Utility.
CDC
Communication and Diagnostic Circuitry
Data Link Time
Data Link Time is a network-wide time periodically distributed by the LAS to
synchronize all device clocks on the bus.
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