Appendix A. Glossary
A
asset
Primarily this is a data source such as a data logger or Aspen 10. It can also be another piece
of hardware.
N
network
A group of stations
NFC
Near field communications
O
onboard
A collective term for the tasks that have to complete successfully in order for a data source
asset to be correctly configured and send data to CampbellCloud. These tasks may be
automated or require manual user input depending on the data source type. For Aspen 10
data sources, these tasks include asset claiming, automated sensor identification, cellular
communications registration, secure Cloud communications, program retrieval, successful
sensor measurement, and confirmation that Cloud received data.
organization
An entity that uses CampbellCloud services to manage a network of stations owned by the
entity. Every user must be associated with an organization.
Appendix A. Glossary
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