GLOSSARY
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TERM
DEFINITION
SCAT, and CNI systems.
Callee
The party to whom the call is placed, i.e., an individual or group of radios.
Caller
The originating party of the call request, i.e., an individual radio.
CAM
Centralized Activity Module
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The CAM is a CEC/IMC interface module that
provides call activity information to the Centralized Activity Logger (CAL)
computer. Usage and billing information can be generated with the CAL
through the CAM link.
CAP
EDG Central Activity Processor. Provides an IP Ethernet interface to host
computers and system services such as disk I/O, printing, and the Local
Diagnostic Terminal interface.
CCI Board
Conventional Control Interface Board
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This is a CEC/IMC Controller Board
configured for use in the CIA rack. It provides master CI Board control. The
control data port that connects the CIA rack to the VMIM is also located on
the CCI Board. (Also see CI Board.)
CCITT
Consultative Committee on International Telephony and Telegraphy. An
international organization which sets standards for interconnection of
telephone equipment.
CD-ROM
Compact Disk Read Only Memory. A media used for software and
information distribution.
CEC
Console Electronics Controller
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The Ericsson GE CEC is an advanced radio
communications controller incorporating time division multiplex digital audio
switching technology. The CEC connects dispatch consoles to EDACS and
CNI systems.
CEC Node Icon
A CEC Node icon consists of a CEC, Console(s), and the Site(s).
CEC/IMC Manager
The CEC/IMC Manager (formerly referred to as the "MOM PC") provides
CEC/IMC switch monitoring and configuration functions. This IBM PC
compatible computer running custom software developed by Ericsson GE is
the window into the CEC/IMC switch for the system administrator and service
technicians.
Channel
The smallest division of a frequency band which provides a single
communication circuit, such as a voice or data channel.
CI Board
Conventional Interface Board
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This board is located in the CIA secondary
interface rack. It contains circuitry used to connect conventional tone and dc
controlled base stations and voting systems to the CEC/IMC switch.
CIM
Console Interface Module
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The CIM is a CEC/IMC interface module used to
connect C3 Maestro (CRT-type) and C3 Modular/Desktop consoles to the
CEC/IMC switch. C3 Modular/Desktop consoles also require a C3 Console
Translator interface module. (Also see XLTR.)
