parameter
Part of a procedure (or command) definition.
PC200W
Retired basic data logger support software for direct connect.
PC400
Free entry-level data logger support software that supports a variety of communications
options, manual data collection, and data monitoring displays. Short Cut and CRBasic Editor
are included for creating data logger programs. PC400 does not support scheduled data
collection or complex communications options such as phone-to-RF.
PDP
Packet Data Protocol
period average
A measurement technique using a high-frequency digital clock to measure time differences
between signal transitions. Sensors commonly measured with period average include water-
content reflectometers.
peripheral
Any device designed for use with the data logger. A peripheral requires the data logger to
operate. Peripherals include measurement, control, and data retrieval and communications
modules.
PGA
Programmable Gain Amplifier
ping
A software utility that attempts to contact another device in a network.
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