
Glossary
Original Ć June 1990 CE4.2:CL6211
Data A general term that denotes any information an MPU can process.
Database A collection of data stored in a systematic way so that searches and
sorts are rapid and retrieval of items is simple.
Database Index (DBI)
A sequential integer by which a computer or other electronic device finds
or keeps track of storage locations in a database. In PROVOX
controllers, a unique database index is assigned to each point for
identification.
Data Concentrator
A highway device that collects and consolidates information for
configurable, computing, and interactive controllers, interfacing the
controllers to the data highway; also known as data concentrator unit
(DCU).
DBI Acronym: Database Index
DBND Abbreviation: Deadband
DC Acronym: Direct Current, also Data Concentrator
DCD Acronym: Discrete Control Device
DCP Acronym: Direct Control Point
DCU Acronym: Data Concentrator Unit (same as Data Concentrator)
DDC Acronym: Direct Digital Control
DDP Acronym: Detail Display Parameter
Deadband [See Alarm Deadband]
Derivative Control Action (D)
Control action in which the change in the output value is proportional to
the rate of change of the input. Rate action is another name for
derivative control action.
Detail Display A type of preĆformatted console display that shows the values of
operating data and certain other parameters of a specified point.
Detail Display Parameter (DDP)
An item of information usually considered changeable or tunable for a
point. Common examples are gain, rate, reset, and alarm trip points.
Data - Det
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