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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Hardware
Nomenclature
IEMMU01/02/04
Module Mounting Unit
IMFCS01
Frequency Counter Slave Module
IMMFP01/02/03
IMMFC03/04/05
Multi-Function Processor Module
Multi-Function Controller Module
NIDI01
NTDI01
Digital Input Termination Module
Digital Input Termination Unit
NKTM01,
NKTU02/12
NKTU01/12
Termination Cable, NIDI01 to IMHSS02
Termination Cable, NTDI01 to IMHSS02
Term
Definition
ADC
Analog-to-Digital Converter.
A/D Conversion
Analog-to-Digital Conversion. Process of generating a digital representation
of the magnitude of an analog signal.
Controlway
A high speed, redundant, peer-to-peer communication link. Used to transfer
information between intelligent modules within a process control unit.
CTM
Configuration and Tuning Module. Provides a local means for system config-
uration, tuning and monitoring of intelligent masters over module bus.
CTT
Configuration and Tuning Terminal. A handheld module with the same func-
tionally as the configuration and tuning module.
DAC
Digital-to-Analog Converter.
D/A Conversion
Digital-to-Analog Conversion. Process of generating an analog signal of a
magnitude that corresponds to a digital value.
Dipshunt
A dual in-line package with shorting bars.
Dipswitch
A dual in-line package that contains switches.
ESD
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. Electronic components subject to damage
or failure when exposed to an electrostatic charge; require special handling.
FCS
Frequency Counter Slave.
FTP
Field Termination Panel. A panel inside the INFI 90 cabinet that provides a
place to mount termination units.
