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6 DEFINITIONS
Dribble bits Extraneous bits delivered at the end of a data transmission. These bits are equivalent to a “squelch
tail” in voice systems.
COM Port The Communications Port of the wireless device. This port is configured as DCE and is designed to
connect directly to DTE.
CTS Clear to Send. An RS-232 output signal from Integra-TR indicating that it is ready to accept data (used
in RTS mode).
DCE Data Communications Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as modems. DCE is
designed to connect to DTE.
DOX Data Operated Transmit. A mode of operation in which Integra-TR begins a transmission as soon as
data is presented to the RS-232 port.
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. This designation is applied to equipment such as terminals, PCs, RTUs, PLCs,
etc. DTE is designed to connect to DCE.
FPS Field Programming Software. Windows based software used in the programming and configuration of
a variety of CalAmp serial products.
Full Channel Radio channel bandwidth equal to 25 kHz
Half Channel Radio channel bandwidth equal to 12.5 kHz
Multi-Channel The Integra-TR has multi-channel capability under system PLC control for advanced network
monitoring.
Network speed Refers to the bit rate of the RF link between units. This rate is often different from COM port baud
rate.
PLC Programmable Logic Controller. An intelligent device that can make decisions, gather and report
information, and control other devices.
Refarming Strategy for using the radio spectrum more efficiently to meet future communications requirements
and the FCC's minimum bit rate requirements with speeds up to 19200 in Full Channel and 9600 in
Half Channel.
RTS Request to Send. RS-232 input signal to Integra-TR indicating that the DTE has data to send. RTS may
optionally be used as a transmit switch for Integra-TR.
RTS mode A mode of operation in which Integra-TR begins a transmission when RTS is raised and continues
transmitting until RTS is dropped.
RTU Remote Terminal Unit. A SCADA device used to gather information or control other devices.
SCADA Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. A general term referring to systems that gather data and/or
perform control operations.
Setup Port The configuration / diagnostic port of Integra-TR. This port is designed to be connected to a PC
running the Integra Field Programming Software.
Transparent A transparent unit transmits all data without regard to special characters, etc.
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