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APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY
TERM
DESCRIPTION
CONDENSER
A condenser is the part within a refrigerated device that's responsible for
cooling the temperature down.
FCC
Federal Communications Commission www.fcc.gov.
MHZ
Megahertz is used to measure the transmission speed of radiofrequency
products. Megahertz is equal to One million cycles per second.
IPA
An acronym for Isopropyl Alcohol
LCD
An acronym for
L
iquid
C
rystal
D
isplay
NEMA
An acronym for the US National Electrical Manufacturers Association that sets
standards for power plugs and receptacles.
RAIN RFID
RAIN RFID is a global alliance promoting the universal adoption of UHF RFID
technology.
RFID
An acronym for
R
adio
F
requency
ID
entification.
RFID BATTERY BACKUP
Provides power to Terso electronics to remain operational when the device has
lost electrical power. Indicated by V, Ah, SLA.
RFID TAG (OR TAG)
A radio frequency tag, or label that communicates with the RFID Reader. RFID
tags consist of three major components – An RFID microchip, an RFID
antenna, and a physical label with or without adhesive.
ROHS
RoHS stands for
R
estriction
o
f
H
azardous
S
ubstances. RoHS originated in the
European Union and restricted the use of specific hazardous materials found in
electrical and electronic products.
SCAN OR SCANNING
Capturing data from products labeled with an RFID tag.
SNAP
An acronym for the US FDA’s
S
ignificant
N
ew
A
lternatives
P
olicy for
environmentally friendly refrigerants.
USB
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that establishes
specifications for cables and connectors.