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Appendix AThis glossary explains some common data communications terms. Also included aresome general computer terms, used in this book. Terms in italics are explained elsewherein the glossary.24-hour time-of-day modeAbsolute addressingAccuracyAcknowledgeActive deviceActive filterActuatorA/DCounter/timer circuit that may be used as realtimeclock. Able to control triggering based onthe time of day.A mode of addressing, containing both theinstruction and location (address) of data.Closeness, of indicated or displayed value, to theideal measured value.A handshake line that is used by the receivingdevice to indicate that it has read the transmitteddata.Device capable of supplying current for the loop.A combination of active circuit devices (usuallyamplifiers), with passive circuit elements (resistorsand capacitors) that have characteristics thatmore closely match ideal filters than do passivefilters.Control element or device used to modulate (orvary) a process parameter.Analog to digital conversion.

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