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TIG Glossary
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2D Imager - A
CCD based bar code reader that can read two dimensional bar codes.
Some can even take monochrome photos up to a limited distance.
Imagers usually have greater read range than traditional CCD bar
code readers.
A
ADC – Automatic Data Capture. Sometimes also known as Automated Data Capture.
AIDC – Automatic ID Data Capture
Anti-Scud – Refers to a material that aids in the grip of a device. That is, it won’t slip out of the hand
ATT –
Asset Tracking Tool. A combination of software and hardware
solutions designed to provide bar coding and RFID functions to tracking
an organisation's assets. Usually integrated with an existing
asset register such as SAP Financials / SAP Asset Register,
Oracle Financials, Peoplesoft ERP, and others.
B
Backslit – A slit through the backing paper of a label to facilitate separation of the label. Also known as Back Slit.
Bluetooth
– A short range radio technology for portable and mobile devices,
aimed at simplifying communications. A specification for short
range radio links between computers, mobile phones, digital
cameras and other portable electronic devices.
C
CCD –
Charge coupled Device (CCD) barcode scanners are durable, low power,
maintenance free scanners that read bar codes by taking a picture that
is decoded. Because CCD scanners have no moving parts, they are
generally more rugged than laser scanners. Traditionally they
have a shorter read range than lasers, but newer generation CCD
scanners now provide comparible results in many circumstances.
CF – Compact Flash
D
Direct Thermal (DT)
– A printing process which uses heat (from a print head) to
develop and image on the media (label) that has a special heat
sensitive coating on its surface.
Drop Tested -
Drop testing is performed to determine the ability of products to
withstand changes in motion and applied forces. A product will be
repeatedly dropped from a particular height to determine its
durability. Common products that are tested include printed
circuit boards for cellular telephones, personal digital assistants,
and handheld GPS units.
E
EEPROM – Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
EPL –
Eltron Print Language. Eltron printers are now branded as Zebra
however the ELP is often found in the smaller desktop printer range.
ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning. A term used to describe “company wide” management systems such as SAP.
EZ Job - Is a
graphical user interface (GUI) application generation software for the
Unitech HT580 running Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. It is applied to
design, simulate and generate programs on the PC environment for the
HT580, as well as downloading and uploading programs or files between
the PC and HT580. EZ Jobs main functions are data entry, search,
edit, simulations, store data entry, Browse and delete.
F
Fanfold – Paper made from a web and folded like a fan lengthwise and sometimes crosswise
G
GPRS –
General Packet Radio Service. This is the technology used to
transmit data on standard digital GSM Mobile Telephone networks.
GUI – Graphical User Interface
H
HF – High Frequency.
I
Ingress Protection
– IPxx. IP refer to an international classification system
for the enclosures of electrical equipment against the intrusion of
foreign bodies into the equipment (i.e., tools, dust, fingers,
moisture). This classification system utilises the letters "IP"
("Ingress Protection") followed by two digits that refer to the degrees
of protection.
IP54 – protection from dust and splashed water
IP64 –
IP65 –
Intrinsically Safe
– A term used to describe rugged mobile computers that can be
used in hazardous environments where explosives or flammable gasses may
be present. The power usage of the device is such that it is
below the levels required to set off an explosion.
J
K
Keyboard Wedge
- An interface that allows peripheral devices, such as basic bar code
scanner, to plug into a computer. The "wedge" converts scanned
data to "keyboard strokes" so the PC can interpret the data.
L
Laser –
Laser scanner. Laser bar code scanners normally read only one
dimensional bar codes and typically provide the greatest read
distance and ability to read in bright light, including sunlight.
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display.
M
MMT –
Material Memory Tool. An application designed to connect real
world devices such as bar code scanners, Pick To Light systems and RFID
equipment to ERP systems including SAP and others. Originally
designed for SAP long before SAP had an offering for a bar code
solution for their WM an IM modules. Certified by SAP Labs in
Toyko in 1998, MMT still utilises a superior interfacing technology to
connect the operations of the warehouse back to SAP, providing sub
second response time to the warehouse along with the ability to operate
for periods when SAP connectivity may be unavailable.
N
NEL – Narrow Edge Leading. The narrow edge of the label is leading off the roll.
O
P
PalmOS – Palm Operating System
PCMCIA
– Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
PCMCIA cards can be used for wireless connectivity, modems and other
functions in laptops, notebooks and PC’s that may be lacking them
natively.
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PDA - Personal Digital Assistant.
PDF417 – Portable Document Format 417 bar code. A two dimensional bar code.
Perforated – A line of holes in a label and / or backing paper to facilitate separation
Pick To Light
- A technology where digital displays inform humans about pick
quantities. Typically used in areas where extremely high picking
activity is required.
Pocket PC -
An operating system environment for "Windows" PDAs based on the Windows
CE core operating sytstem. Pocket PC includes a different layout
of the user interface and additional applications. Current
versions are now referred to as "Windows Mobile".
Polypropylene
– The most common variety of synthetic materials used in bar code
labels. Far more durable than paper and usually tear proof.
POS – Point of Sale
Q
R
RFID –
Radio Frequency Identification. RFID is an automatic
identification method relying on storing and remotely retrieving data
on a tag. The tag has an embedded antenna for communicating with
the RFID reader. Tags can be "active" and include a battery or
other power source, or more commonly "passive" where the tag gets its
energy from the reader. Passive tags receive a "big wave" of
radio energy from the reader and reflect or echo back a "little wave"
containing their identity.
RS232 –
Recommended Standard 232. Commonly used in computer serial ports
and printers, becoming less popular since the late 1990’s as
other communications have become more popular including USB.
RoHS Compliance
– Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Also known as
Lead-Free or Directive 2002/95/EC, originates from the European Union
and restricts the use of six hazardous materials found in electrical
and electronic products. Australia is also looking to adopt this
directive. See www.rohsguide.com for further information.
Rugged / Ruggedised / Ruggedized
– A term used to describe mobile computers, PDA’s, bar code
scanners and RFID equipment that has been designed to operate in harsh
environments and working conditions. The Ingress Protection
(IPxx) rating given to ruggerdised equipment relates to the specific
conditions in which the device is expected to functions despite extreme
weather and other conditions present in the operating environment.
S
Scan Pack
– A method of packing goods where each item must be scanned
individually into uniquely identified containers. Commonly used
in "supply to retail" and in conjusntion with a business to business
message called an Advance Shipment Notice (ASN), The ASN contains
the items and container identifiers, allowing the receiver to greatly
improve their receiving process because they know the expected contents
of each container.
SDIO Slot
– Secure Digital Input Output Slot. SDIO slots provide
devise like bar codes scanners, PDA’s, mobile computers and
digital cameras with additional storage space. GPS receivers,
WiFi or Bluetooth adapter, modems, RFID and Ethernet adapters can be
incorporated into other devices with the SDIO slot.
SDK – Software Development Kit
Stylus
– Pen tool provided as inbuilt accessory with many PDAs and
mobile computers to facilitate “typing” or data entry on
the device.
Symbology
– Refers to the type of Bar Code “language” or
"font". There are many different bar code symbologies from
commonly used Code 39 and EAN13 through to Codabar, most commonly used
for blood products and within the medical industry.
T
T&A – Time and Attendance
TCP –
Transmission Control Protocol. A protocol developed for the
internet to get data from one network device to another using a
strategy to insure that the data will not be lost in transmission or be
effected by unwanted interference from other devices.
Thermal Transfer (TT) –
A printing process which uses heat (from a print head) to transfer a
pigmented wax or resin from a ribbon onto the media (label).
TFT – Thin Film Transistor. A more modern variant of traditional Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
U
UHF –
Ultra High Frequency. A band of electromagnetic waves with
frequencies between 300 MHz and 3 GHz. In Australia, UHF RFID is
licensed to operate between 918-926MHz at 1 watt. Special
licensing must be obtained from GS1 to run UHF RFID interrogators at 4
watts.
USB –
Universal Serial Bus. USB was designed to allow many peripheral
devices (mice, keyboards, PDA’s, cameras, printers) to be
connected to a PC using a standardised interface socket. Its
popularity over connection methods like RS232 are largely due to
its plus-and-play capabilities, ability to provide power to other
devices and does not require individual device drivers to be installed.
V
VOIP –
Voice Over Internet Protocol. A protocol designed for the
transmission of voice data through the internet or other switched
packet networks. A popular example in widespread use is the
service globally available over the internet known as SKYPE.
W
WEL – Wide Edge Leading. The wide edge of label is leading off the roll.
WiFi
– A local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to
transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet.
802.11 b/g/n
Windows CE
– Also referred to as Windows CE.net in later versions. The
core operating system for many Windows consumer electronics devices,
including PDAs, smart phones and embedded systems. Most commonly
coupled with Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) or Windows Mobile Smartphone
Edition.
Windows Mobile
- A user interface and applications based on Windows CE designed
especially for mobile devices such as PDAs. Previously called
PocketPC.
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Z
ZPL –
Zebra Print Language. The native print language used by Zebra
printers. However many new Zebra printers use Eltron Print
Language (EPL) today and some printer models support both. Care
should be take to understand the exact print language required when
selecting a replacement printer for an existing application. For
new installations, either choice is acceptable.
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