Reference Manual
748384-C
September 2003
Rosemount Analytical Inc. A Division of Emerson Process Management
Preface P-5
NGA2000 Reference
IR
Infra-red. Also short for NDIR.
Integer
A number between 0 and 65535, expressed as a 16-bit number. There can be up to 10 integer variables in
an array.
Linearization
The function of making sure that the readings in between the zero and span point read correctly
LON
The digital network used by NGA2000 analyzers.
MCFID
Multi Component Flame Ionization Detector Analyzer module.
Modbus
A protocol that operates over RS232 or RS485 links. It is a master-slave protocol - a master requests or
writes information, and the slave responds. In the NGA case, the NGA control module (Platform) is a
slave.
NDIR
Non-Dispersive Infrared Analyzer module
NGA2000
The patented system of Rosemount Analytical Platform(s), Analyzer Module(s), I/O Module(s) and Expan-
sion Module(s).
NGA Reference Manual
Provides detailed general information about the operation of the NGA system. Its use is intended for the se-
rious user, system integrator, or those writing software that interfaces directly with the system
Operator Interface
The Display and Keyboard.
Paramagnetism
The quality of certain materials, particularly oxygen, of being attracted to a magnetic field, like a very weak
form of iron.
Platform
Any workable collection of the following: Controller Board, Power Supply, Distribution Assembly, Enclosure
and Operator Interface. Provides detailed general information about the operation of the NGA system.
PMD
Paramagnetic Detector Analyzer module