
Glossary
Original Ć June 1990 CE4.2:CL6211
Multifunction Key
A keyboard key whose function changes according to the portion of
software executing at the moment. Commonly, the screen display
indicates the current functions of multifunction keys. Other terms for
multifunction key are softkey and function key.
Multiplexer (MUX)
A PROVOX highway device that transfers information between the data
highway and field devices (both analog and discrete).
MUX Abbreviation: Multiplexer
MV Acronym: Measured Variable
N
ND Acronym: Network Device
Network Device (ND)
A PROVOX device that communicates directly with a network traffic
director. An ND can be any device, but usually is one that collects
information from several local highways. Local traffic directors, consoles,
and trend units are common network devices.
Network Traffic Director (NTD)
A PROVOX device that controls the data flow for the network data
highway. The NTD links network devices and local data highways via the
local traffic directors.
NonĆVolatile Memory (NVM)
A type of semiconductor memory that retains its contents even though
power is disconnected.
Notch Gain PI_PID
A type of primary control algorithm (PCA) which is similar to a normal
PI_PID algorithm, but allows the proportional gain to be changed while
the process variable is in a certain region of its span (the notch).
NTD Acronym: Network Traffic Director
NVM Acronym: NonĆVolatile Memory
O
OAR Acronym: Operator Action Request
Mul - OAR
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