Glossary / IndexAfter each entry, there is a list of sections where the entry can be found in this manual. 12v - 12 volts, a measure of electrical potential 24v - 24 volts. a measure of electrical potential 9-Pin Whip - A piece of cable that plugs into the Pro4's accessory port and splits the pins into individual wires Accessory - An optional device that can be used with the VideoRay system to augment its features and capabilities Accessory Port - ROV connection for ROV mounted accessories that provides access to power and data circuits Accessory Device - A generic term used to refer to the multitude of devices that can interact with the PAM Accessory Device File - A configuration file that tells the PAM how to interact with a device APIC - (Auxiliary Pair of Independent Conductors) Also called the Spare Pair (See AUX, AUX Port and Spare Pair) AUX - Circuit provided for accessories or custom applications (See APIC) AUX Port - Connector on the control panel that provides access to the AUX circuit (See APIC) Board - A circuit board, such as the PAM Cockpit - VideoRay ROV control program Developer - A producer of hardware or software Ground - A common return path for electricity, used to minimize damage in event of an unwanted discharge LED - A Light Emitting Diode, a low energy light source typically used to produce user feedback PAM - Generic Protocol Adapter Multiplexer, a programmable interface device PIN - Path for an electrical connection Pro4 - VideoRay's most advanced ROV, capable of supporting PAM accessories Remotely Operated Vehicle - The underwater vehicle ROV - See Remotely Operated Vehicle RS-485 - Data protocol RX - Receiver Mode Serial - The process of sending data one bit at a time Solder - Connecting electronics using a fusible metal alloy at high temperatures Spare Pair - Extra pair of conductors in the tether - See also APIC TX - Transmitter mode vrDeviceConfiguration - A utility that can be used to generate accessory device files |
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