Glossary
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An SSL certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates a website's identity and enables an encrypted connection. SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser
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Specifies addresses that are permitted to access a network or system. It enhances security by only allowing communication from pre-approved IP addresss. It is non-configurable when disabled and uses a 32-bit address space which consists of four octets separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.0.1)
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Specifies addresses that are permitted to access a network or system. It enhances security by only allowing communication from pre-approved devices based on their unique MAC addresses. It is typically represented as a 12-digit hexadecimal number (e.g., 00:1A:2B:3C:4D:5E) and is non-configurable when disabled.
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The AMS2750 is a specification that covers pyrometric requirements for equipment used for the thermal processing of metallic materials. The specification covers temperature sensors, instrumentation, system accuracy tests (SAT) and temperature uniformity surveys (TUS) in order to ensure that the parts or raw materials are heat treated in accordance with the applicable specifications.
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American Wire Gauge- In this system, a lower number means a thicker wire, so AWG 13 is thicker than AWG 18.
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Daisy-chain - It is a way of connecting multiple devices one after another in a line, instead of wiring each one back directly to a central switch or controller.
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Default gateway - The router address that the device uses to send data to other networks (for example, to the internet).
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Domain Name System or DNS is essentially the internet's phonebook, translating human-friendly domain names like www.example.com into numerical IP addresses such as 192.0.2.1 that computers use to identify each other on the network.
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) - The device automatically gets its IP address and other network details from a DHCP server on the network.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference
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Enterprise Network
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Secure
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Enterprise Network (EN) - Provides connectivity among users, devices and applications. They can include local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and connections to the cloud.
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Food and Drug Administration Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11 (FDA 21CFRPart11) - It is a US FDA regulation that defines the rules under which electronic records and electronic signatures are considered trustworthy, reliable, and equivalent to paper records and handwritten signatures in FDA-regulated environments (e.g. pharma, biotech, medical devices, food).
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Functional earth (FE) - Ensures the proper functioning of electronic equipment by providing a stable reference point. It is used in electrical systems for operational purposes, for example, reducing electrical noise and improving signal integrity.
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Field Network (FN) - A system of interconnected devices that manage and control physical processes and equipment. These networks are crucial in various applications, including industrial environments.
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A first order filter, also known as a low pass filter, is typically used to help remove 'noise' (not just electrical) from a process signal and smooth the value.
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) - A protocol for transferring files between a client and a server over a network.
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A web security policy mechanism that helps to protect websites against protocol downgrade attacks and cookie hijacking. It lets web servers declare that web browsers (or other complying user agents) should interact with it using only secure HTTPS connections, and never through the insecure HTTP protocol. HSTS is an IETF standards track protocol and is specified in RFC 6797.
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure(HTTPS) - It is the secure version of HTTP, the primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website.
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International Electrotechnical Commission C13 plug (IEC C13) - It is a standardized power connector defined by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) under standard IEC 60320. It is widely used for connecting electrical appliances to the power supply, especially in IT and office equipment.
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Input Output Extender
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Internet Protocol Address (IP Address) - A unique number that identifies a device on a network so it can send and receive data.
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IP Mode - Refers to the mode of assigning an IP address to a device.
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kilojoules per mole
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kPa stands for kilopascal, which is a unit of pressure measurement. It is equal to 1,000 pascals (Pa).
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Secure Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAPS). A distributed IP directory protocol similar to LDAP, but which incorporates SSL for greater security.
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Local time is the time shown in the browser on the Windows PC that shows the Eurotherm Data Reviewer.
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Square millimeters- This means the thickness of the wire can range from 0.75 square millimeters to 2.5 square millimeters.
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Modbus server - A device playing the server role on the Modbus network (answering Modbus requests).
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Modbus TCP is a variant of the original Modbus protocol that operates over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) on Internet Protocol (IP) networks. It allows devices like PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and SCADA systems to communicate using standard Ethernet infrastructure.
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Newton meter is a unit of torque.
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Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to a precise time reference.
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A Physical I/O module is a hardware unit that provides interfaces for Input/Output (I/O) signals to the control system.
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Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - A rugged industrial computer used to control machines and processes. Examples: turning heaters on/off, reading sensors, running safety interlocks.
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Recycled Expanded Polyethylene (EPE) - Refers to expanded polyethylene foam made by expanding polyethylene resin with a blowing agent recovered, processed, and reused after its initial lifecycle.
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The Resolution in this context is the smallest increment an instrument can detect and display.
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resistance temperature detectors - sensors that use electrical resistance of a substance to measure temperature.
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System Accuracy Test
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) - A software or system that lets operators monitor and control a whole plant from computer screens. It collects data from a wide variety of equipment such as PACs, PLCs, recorders, I/O, power controllers etc., shows trends and alarms, and lets users send commands.
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Server Manager is a Windows Server 2003 tool you can use to manage Windows NT 4.0 (or Windows NT 3.51) domains and computers.
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Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) - A file transfer protocol built on SSH (Secure Shell).
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Shunt printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) - It is a small assembled circuit board containing a precision shunt resistor used to convert current (mA) into a measurable voltage (e.g. for the EPM mA input).
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Simple Network Time Protocol Client (SNTP Client) - It is a device or software component that uses the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to request and receive accurate time information from an SNTP server.
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Snubber - A snubber is a small protective circuit or device added to limit or “cushion” sudden changes in voltage or current.
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SSH key - SSH keys are a pair of cryptographic keys used to securely authenticate and encrypt connections over SSH. Each pair consists of a private key, which must be kept secret on the device, and a public key, which is safe to share.
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) - A cryptographic protocol designed to secure data transmitted over a network. SSL provided encryption, server (and sometimes client) authentication, and data integrity between two communicating applications (e.g., a browser and a web server).
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Subnet mask - A number that shows which part of the IP address is the network and which part is the device (host).
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Aligned
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A Temperature Uniformity Survey is an assessment of the temperature variation within the qualified work zone of thermal processing equipment.
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This protocol is essential for ensuring that clocks across different systems or devices are aligned to a common time reference.
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Transport Layer Security (TLS) - A cryptographic protocol used to protect data in transit over networks (including the internet) by providing confidentiality (encryption), integrity (tamper protection), and authentication between endpoints.
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Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an encryption protocol that protects data when it moves between computers.
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Torque - Torque is a twisting force that makes something turn or rotate. When you push on a door far from the hinges, it’s easier to open. That turning effect is torque. Torque depends on how hard you push (force) and how far from the pivot you push (distance from the hinge/axis). Formula in words: Torque = force × perpendicular distance from the pivot.
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Temperature Uniformity Survey
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Unencrypted - Non-secure
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Centigrade, Fahrenheit, Kelvin or Rankine
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Universal Serial Bus
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User specified - The IP address and other network details are entered manually by the user. The device always uses these fixed settings.
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Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated is a coordinated time scale, maintained by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM).
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Root mean squared voltage
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