
INTRODUCTION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
lists definitions of terms used in this instruction that
are unique to Bailey Controls Company.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Table
lists documents that provide additional information
for related hardware/software. Refer to them as needed.
® Network 90 is a registered trademark of Elsag Bailey Process Automation.
Table 1-1. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Term
Definition
Controlway
High speed, redundant, peer-to-peer communication link. Used to transfer information
between intelligent modules within a process control unit.
Dipswitch
A dual in-line package that contains switches.
Exception Report
Information update generated when the status or value of a point changes by more than
a specified significant amount or after a specified time elapses; abbreviated as XR.
Executive Block
Fixed function block that determines overall module operating characteristics.
Function Block
The occurrence of a function code at a block address of a module.
Function Code
An algorithm which manipulates specific functions. These functions are linked together
to form the control strategy.
INFI-NET
Advanced data communication highway.
I/O Expander Bus
Parallel communication bus between the control and I/O modules.
Module Address
A unique identifier of a specific device or a communication channel. Refers to Control-
way or module bus address.
Module Bus
Peer-to-peer communication link used to transfer information between intelligent mod-
ules within a process control unit.
Node
A point of interconnection to a network.
Plant Loop
Network 90
®
data communication highway.
Termination
Module
Provides input/output connection between plant equipment and the INFI 90/Network 90
modules.
Termination Unit
Provides input/output connection between plant equipment and the INFI 90/Network 90
modules.
Table 1-2. Reference Documents
Document
Number
Title
I-E96-200
Function Code Application Manual
I-E96-309
IMDSM05 Digital Slave I/O Module
1
I-E96-310
IMDSO01/02/03 Digital Slave Output Module
I-E96-313
IMDSO04 Digital Slave Output Module
I-E96-401
NIMP01/02 Multi-Function Processor Termination Module
I-E96-408
NICL01 Communication Termination Module