regulator
A setting, a Status table element, or a DataTableInformation table element. Also a device
for conditioning an electrical power source. Campbell Scientific regulators typically con-
dition ac or dc voltages greater than 16 VDC to about 14 VDC.
resistance
A feature of an electronic circuit that impedes or redirects the flow of electrons through
the circuit.
resistor
A device that provides a known quantity of resistance.
resolution
The smallest interval measurable.
ring memory
A memory configuration that allows the oldest data to be overwritten with the newest
data. This is the default setting for data tables.
ringing
Oscillation of sensor output (voltage or current) that occurs when sensor excitation
causes parasitic capacitances and inductances to resonate.
RMS
Root-mean square, or quadratic mean. A measure of the magnitude of wave or other vary-
ing quantities around zero.
RNDIS
Remote Network Driver Interface Specification - a Microsoft protocol that provides a vir-
tual Ethernet link via USB.
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