Dataradio T-96H, Technical Manual

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Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this document.
Item Definition
Bit dribble Extraneous bits delivered at the end of a data transmission. Equivalent to a
“squelch tail” in voice systems.
DCE Data Communications Equipment. This designation defines the direction (input
or output) of the various RS-232C interface signals. Modems are always wired as
DCE. See also DTE.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. This designation defines the direction (input or out-
put) of the various RS-232C interface signals. Most telemetry and SCADA
equipment, as well as PCs, are wired as DTE. See also DCE.
HDX Half Duplex. A unit which uses separate transmit and receive frequencies, but
which may not transmit and receive simultaneously.
OFLNDIAG Offline Diagnostics software. This software allows local (T-96S only) and re-
mote diagnostics (T-96S and RNET 9600S).
ONDMON Online Diagnostics Monitor software. This software allows online diagnostics
monitoring of T-96S/DL3276 and RNET 9600S.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. An intelligent device that can make decisions,
gather and report information, and control other devices.
RS-232 Industry–standard interface for low speed data transfer (EIA-RS-232E).
RSS Radio Service Software. This software allows configuration and testing of the
T-96S (T96RSS).
RTS Request To Send. An RS-232C signal used by most SCADA equipment to initi-
ate a data transmission.
RTU Remote Terminal Unit. A SCADA device used to gather information or control
other devices.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A general term referring to systems
that gather data and/or perform control operations.
Simplex A unit which uses the same frequency for transmit and receive.
Transparent A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc.
T-96S The
DATARADIO
T-96S Telemetry Radiomodem. The T-Base is made up of 2 or
3 modified T-96S units.
DL-3276 The Johnson Data Telemetry (JDT) version of the T96S.
T-96H Enhence version of the T-96S capable of 19200 b/s in full channel radio and
9600 b/s in half channel radio models.