SDT 5000 User Manual
Document MBUD-0109v11
RTU
Remote Terminal Unit. It refers to any data logging device
attached to the RTU port of the SDT 5000.
RS232
A serial port standard also known as EIA-232.
SASK
Seed Access Security Key a secret encryption code entered in the
unit by the VAR and provided by the system provider.
SCADA
Acronym standing for Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition.
Service Provider
A company that provides complete end to end packet data
solutions to end users. Services provided include: access to Public
Packet Switched Network (PPSN) as well as PPSN carriage, all
equipment including communication equipment from network
operator licensed manufacturers, pre/post sale and technical
support, and subscriber billing.
Standby Mode
A low power mode in which the SDT 5000 has powered down
and is waiting for an event to wake it up. Wakeup events include
a scheduled event, an alarm input, or DTR asserted on the RTU
port.
System Integrators
VARs or end users may employ a system integrator to develop or
integrate solutions that require telecommunication services from
the service providers.
TMI
TMI Communications and Company, Limited Partnership is an
authorized network operator of domestic mobile satellite service
in Canada. TMI acts as a packet data network operator for
Canada, and it provides circuit switch services for voice, data and
FAX.
TX
Abbreviation for Transmitting, and indication on the SDT 5000
GUI that the SDT 5000 transceiver is transmitting over satellite.
VAR
Value Added Resellers work with a service provider’s
VAR
Value Added Resellers work with a service provider’s
telecommunication services to provide specialized vertical
solutions. The solutions are usually end to end solutions for their
own customers. The VAR provides application development
expertise in specific fields such as fleet management, data
acquisition and security.
WRX
Wireless Matrix Corp. is an authorized network operator of
domestic mobile satellite service in the United States.
X.25
X25 is a standard communication protocol defined in ISO 8208.
X25 is the primary communication protocol used by the SDT
5000.
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