Installation Guide

Connected Grid Router (CGR) Adaptive Communication Technology (ACT)
Module (CAM)
A module that enables meters and grid devices equipped with Adaptive
Communications Technology (ACT) to communicate with each other while dynamically
switching between radio frequency (RF) and power line communication (PLC).
F
Field Deployment Manager (FDM)
A meter/endpoint installation and workforce management software solution. FDM
supports safe, efficient deployment and maintenance of meters, endpoints, and metering
network equipment; automates endpoint programming; electronically captures and
validates installation data, reducing errors and site revisits; ensures network
connectivity; captures field images and GPS coordinates; and creates work orders for
service and quality audit work orders. It includes optional invoicing and inventory
management modules.
Firmware
The computer program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) or an erasable
programmable read-only memory (EPROM) integrated circuit.
I
Internet Protocol (IP)
Refers to the core protocol that defines the basic packet structure for transport over the
internet.
Internetwork Operating System (IOS)
Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is a software made by Cisco for use on
various hardware devices such as networking routers and switches. A command-line
interface governs a series of “trains” defined as tools for delivering Cisco software to
specific platforms.
L
Lighting Arrestor
A device used to protect the insulation and conductors of the system from damaging
effects of lightning.
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OpenWay® Riva CAM3S and CAM3M Installation Guide Glossary