Bailey NIAO01, Instruction

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INTRODUCTION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Table 1-2 lists definitions of the terms and abbreviations used
in this instruction.
NOMENCLATURE
Table 1-3 is a list of related hardware.
SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to Table 1-4 for the specifications of the IAO termination
module.
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Table 1-2. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Term Definition
Analog Continuously variable as opposed to discretely variable.
Configuration The act of setting up equipment to accomplish specific functions or a list of
parameters associated with such a setup.
Dipswitch A dual in-line package that contains switches.
INFI-NET
®
Advanced data communication highway.
Module Bus Peer to peer communication link used to transfer information between intelligent
modules within a process control unit.
Plant Loop Network 90
®
data communication highway.
Termination Module Provides input/output connection between plant equipment and the INFI 90/
Network 90 modules.
TMU Termination mounting unit. A card cage that provides housing for INFI 90/Network 90
termination modules.
Table 1-3. Nomenclature
Nomenclature Description
IMAOM01 Analog output module.
NKTM01 Termination module cable (ribbon cable).
NKTU02 Termination module cable, PVC jacket.
NKTU12 Termination module cable, non-PVC jacket.
258436A1 Cable retaining kit. Used for interfacing round cable
connection to TMU unit.