Mastertech 3100 Operator’s Manual Page C-1
C. GLOSSARY AND
ABBREVIATIONS
TERM DEFINITION
AC Alternating Current
BAUD RATE The speed at which data is transferred over a serial data link.
bps Bits per second. Unit used for baud rate.
CURSOR Highlighted text or data on the display screen. Same as Marker.
DATA LIST A mode of operation. Basic diagnostic data parameters are displayed on the tester.
DC Direct Current
DCE Data Communication Equipment. A term used to describe a device connected to an RS232
link.
DLC Data Link Connector
DTE Data Terminal Equipment. A term used to describe a device connected to an RS232 link.
DVM Digital Volt Meter
DVOM Digital Volt Ohm Meter
ECM Engine Control Module
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EEPROM Electronically Erasable PROM
Hz Hertz. A unit of measure for frequency.
I/F Interface
I/O Input/Output
I/P Instrumentation Port