Instruction Manual
June 2007
NGA 2000 CLD
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Analyzer Module
The module that contains all sensor/detector components for development of a Primary Variable signal; includes all signal conditioning and temperature control circuitry.
Backplane
The interconnect circuit board which the Controller Board, Power Supply, Analyzer Module power and network cables, I/O Modules and Expansion Modules plug into.
Control Module
The Operator Interface plus the Controller Board.
Controller Board
The computer board that serves as the Network Manager and operate the Display and Keypad.
Distribution Assembly
The Backplane and the card cages that hold I/O and Expansion Modules.
I/O Module
A circuit board that plugs into the Backplane from the rear of the Platform. Has a connector terminal for communication with external data acquisition devices and provides an input/output function.
Power Supply
Any of a variety of components that provides conditioned power to other NGA 2000 components, from the Power Supply Board that plugs into the front of the Backplane in a
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