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Glossary
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Glossary
AE
AE is the abbreviation for Automatic Exposure.
This function automatically controls the exposure
of the camera lens via the aperture value and
the shutter speed of the lens.
CCU
abbreviation of camera control unit
CE
CE is the abbreviation for "Communité
Européen", the European Community. The ab-
breviation is used in a special graphic layout to
state that the given product is designed and pro-
duced according to the European guidelines for
product safety and user protection.
DVI
DVI is the abbreviation for Digital Visual Inter-
face, an interface for the transmission of moving
images. The transmission can be analog (DVI-
A), digital (DVI-D) or a mixture of both (DVI-I).
The usual field of application is the connection of
monitors to graphics cards of computers. Analog
DVI connections are VGA ports.
GMDN
GMDN is the abbreviation for "Global Medical
Device Nomenclature", which is the European
system defining the nomenclature for medical
devices.
GTIN
GTIN is the abbreviation for "Global Trade Item
Number", a unique and internationally recog-
nized identification for a product with 14 digits.
HD SDI
The HD SDI is a Serial, Digital Interface, primar-
ily for the transmission of uncompressed and un-
encrypted High Definition video data via coaxial
cable.
HIBC
HIBC is the abbreviation of the term "Health In-
dustry Bar Code". It was introduced to label
medical devices and make them forgery-proof
and traceable.
IEC
IEC is the abbreviation for International Electro-
technical Commission. IEC connectors are
standardized non-locking connectors for con-
necting power supply cords to electrical appli-
ances of voltage not exceeding 250 V (a.c.).
IP-Code
IP xx, indicates how well a cabinet protects the
circuits and switches against ingress of fluids.
REF
REF is the abbreviation of the term "Reference
Number". Each product and all spare parts have
a unique reference number, by which they can
be ordered.
RS-232
RS232 is one of the most widely used standards
for serial ports.
SN
SN is the abbreviation of the term "Serial Num-
ber". Every product is given a unique serial num-
ber, by which the specific technical data can be
retrieved.
UDI
UDI is the abbreviation for "Unique Device Iden-
tification". The UDI code enables medical device
traceability and prevents product diversion and
counterfeiting.
UMDNS
UMDNS is the abbreviation for "Universal Med-
ical Device Nomenclature System", which is an
international system defining the nomenclature
for medical devices.