Unit 7: Appendix

GLOSSARY

 

A system of finding the position or location of assets.

 

A microchip attached to an antenna that is packaged in a way that it can be applied to an

 

object. The tag picks up signals from, and sends signals to, a reader. The tag contains a

 

unique serial number, but may have other information and come in many forms, such as smart

RFID Tags

labels that can have a barcode printed on it, or can simply be mounted inside a carton or

 

embedded in plastic. RFID tags can be active, passive, or semi-passive.

 

Each tag broadcasts a signal to be received by three reader antennas. The time each signal is

 

received is passed on to a software system that uses triangulation to calculate the location of

 

the asset.

Ribbon

A thin, flexible strip with layers of material; one of which contains ink used to produce an image

on print media.

 

Ribbon Core

A thick cardboard sleeve onto which ribbon is wound.

Rigid

Not flexible - stiff.

 

(Read-Only Memory) Also known as firmware, is an integrated circuit programmed with

 

specific data when it is manufactured. There are five basic types: ROM, PROM, EPROM,

 

EEPROM, and Flash Memory.

 

Each type has unique characteristics, but they all are types of memory that have two things in

ROM

common: the stored data is non-volatile (not lost when power is removed) and the stored data

 

is unchangeable or requires a special operation to do so.

 

ROM chips contain a grid of columns and rows. A diode is used to connect the lines and gain

 

access to the data if the value is 1. If the value is 0, the lines are not connected and access is

 

denied.

RPM

(Revolutions Per Minute) The number of cycles within the time span of one minute.

Route

The path or course taken to get from one location to another - example: the routing of a cable

within a machine.

 

 

(Serial Access Memory) Stores data as a series of memory cell that can only be accessed

SAM

sequentially. Works very well for memory buffers where data is normally stored in the order in

 

which they will be used.

SBPL

(SATO Basic Programming Language)

 

The units to measure distance - or a short tool for measurement.

Scale

 

To increase or decrease the proportionate size of an object - example: text or graphics on a

 

printed label.

Scanner

In RFID, an antennas transmitter and receiver electronics integrated in a single package.

Screen

An electronic display.

Seat

To nest or couple one object to another. The same as to nest.

Secondary

The next to follow the primary in sequence or importance.

 

A SATO specific mode of printer operation that can execute the program of BASIC format in

SEMBL

the printer. This allows the printer to be configured and operated without interfacing with an

 

external computer or software.

 

The degree of ease or difficult to gain a response - example: a sensor transmitter signal may

Sensitivity

require increase to penetrate the thickness of print media in order to be receipted by its

 

receiver.

Sensor

A device that responds to a physical stimulus and produces and electronic signal.

Separation

The operational distance between two RFID tags.

Sequential

One to follow another in a specified order - examples: 1, 2, 3; A, B, C.

Serial Interface

A general-purpose interface that can be used for almost any type of device in which only 1 bit

of communication is transmitted at a time.

 

Set Screw

Attachment hardware specifically used to secure an object may be moved in a specific position

or location.

 

Shaft

Any rod, bar, or tube.

 

 

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