
4000 Series II - EASi-COM II User Guide
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LCD A
L
iquid
C
rystal
D
isplay is a type of display used in digital watches
and many portable computers. LCD displays utilize two sheets of
polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them. An
electric current passed through the liquid causes the crystals to
align so that light cannot pass through them. Each crystal, there-
fore, is like a shutter, either allowing light to pass through or block-
ing the light.
LED A
L
ight
E
mitting
D
iode is an electronic device that lights up when
electricity is passed through it.
Listen Route An audio route to the Control Panel from a source. The audio is nor-
mally heard on the Control Panel's Loudspeaker or Headset.
LS The
L
oud
s
peaker is a device that converts electrical signals into
sound waves.
MB A
M
ega
B
yte is a term used for data size: 1MB = 1,024 bytes
MHz
M
ega
h
ert
z
is a term used to express the speed of a waveform. 1
MHz = 1 million Hertz (q.v.), or cycles per second. The speed of
microprocessors, called the clock speed, is measured in megahertz.
N/C A
N
ormally
C
losed contact is a contact that is always closed until
operated.
N/O A
N
ormally
O
pen contact is a contact that is always open until oper-
ated.
NID A
N
on
I
ntrusive
D
ownload is a means of sending new configuration
information from a personal computer to a Drake CSU while caus-
ing minimum interruption to the live operation of the system.
NVRAM
N
on-
V
olatile
R
andom
A
ccess
M
emory is a type of memory that
retains its contents when power is turned off. One type of NVRAM is
SRAM that is made non-volatile by connecting it to a constant
power source such as a battery. Another type of NVRAM uses EEP-
ROM chips to save its contents when power is turned off. In this
case, NVRAM is composed of a combination of SRAM and EEP-
ROM chips.
O/P
O
ut
p
ut
PCB A
P
rinted
C
ircuit
B
oard is a thin plate on which silicon chips and
other electronic components are placed.
Pot. A
Pot
entiometer is a variable resistance device used to control
sound levels.
PSU A
P
ower
S
upply
U
nit is a unit which converts an electrical supply to
one suitable for driving a given piece of equipment. Typically, a
power supply unit will convert from alternating current to direct cur-
rent and will step down the supply voltage.
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