Glossary of Terms
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Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms (continued)
P.C. Personal computer, desktop or laptop.
Protocol See Modbus.
Radio button A PC "screen" switch shaped like a push
button that can be clicked
on and off
RS232/RS485 Sometimes EIA232/EIA485 defines the
two standards for serial communication.
More detail can be found under
Installation/Cabling.
Serial Link Another name for the wiring between
two communicating devices.
Virtual Instrument Image of the instrument on the PC
screen.