Glossary / IndexAfter each entry, there is a list of sections where the entry can be found in this manual. 12 V DC - 12 volts Direct Current, a measure of electrical potential. 24 V DC - 24 volts Direct Current. a measure of electrical potential. 9-Pin Whip - A piece of cable that plugs into the Pro 4'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 Configuration 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. Developer - A producer of hardware or software. Ground - A common return path for electricity. 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. Pro 4 - VideoRay's most advanced ROV, capable of supporting PAM accessories. Remotely Operated Vehicle - The underwater vehicle. ROV - See Remotely Operated Vehicle. RS-232 - A data protocol. RS-485 - A Data protocol. RX - Receive 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 - Transmit mode. VideoRay Cockpit - VideoRay ROV control program. vrDeviceConfiguration - A utility that can be used to generate accessory device files. |
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