INTRODUCTION
GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Table
lists definitions of the terms and abbreviations used
in this instruction.
NOMENCLATURE
Table
is a list of related hardware.
SPECIFICATIONS
Refer to Table
for the specifications of the NTAO01 termi-
nation unit.
Table 1-2. Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations
Term
Definition
Analog
Continuously variable as opposed to discretely variable.
Configuration
The act of setting up equipment to accomplish specific functions or a list of parame-
ters associated with such a setup.
Dipshunt
Dual in-line package with shorting straps.
Dipswitch
A dual in-line package that contains switches.
FTP
Field termination panel. A panel inside the INFI 90 cabinet on which to mount termina-
tion units.
INFI-NET
Advanced data communication highway.
Module Bus
Peer to peer communication link used to transfer information between intelligent mod-
ules within a process control unit.
Plant Loop
Network 90
®
data communication highway.
Termination
Unit
Provides input/output connection between plant equipment and the INFI 90/ Network
90 modules.
Table 1-3. Nomenclature
Nomenclature
Hardware
IMAOM01
Analog Output Module
NKTU01
Termination Unit Cable (PVC)
NKTU11
Termination Module Cable (non-PVC)
Table 1-4. Specifications
Property
Characteristic/Value
Surge Protection
Meets IEEE-472-1974 surge withstand capability test.
Wire Size
Minimum
Maximum
22 gauge
12 gauge
Mounting
Occupies one slot in a standard field termination panel.
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