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MDE-4313 CFN Series CFN III Manager’s Manual for Windows NT · July 2004 Page Glossary-5
Glossary
INTELLIGENT
MODEM A modem that, among other things, is able to dial and answer your
phone. Hayes Smartmodem, used with the CFN System for dial-out and
dial-in, is an intelligent modem.
INTERACTIVE When you enter commands interactively, you type each command in
response to the prompt, the Site Controller executes the command, and
then gives you a new prompt. See
BATCH .
INTERFACE Anything connecting two or more electronic devices together.
INTERNET A global web connecting more than a million computers.
INTERNET SERVICE
PROVIDER (ISP) A company that provides access to the Internet. For a monthly fee, the
service provider gives you a software package, username, password
and access phone number. Equipped with a modem, you can then log on
to the Internet and browse the World Wide Web, and send and receive e-
mail.
K Abbreviation for kilo, meaning one thousand.
KEYBOARD An input device that generates a character when you depress a key.
KEYSWITCH A switch that looks like a lock and that requires a key to operate. CFN
devices, such as Site Controller IIs and consoles, have keyswitches that
can be used to change the operating modes of the devices. For example,
the manager keyswitch on Site Controller IIs allows them to be put into
manager mode. Site Controller III has no keyswitch.
LCD Liquid crystal display. One system for displaying characters and
background on a computer screen. The island reader terminal uses an
LCD.
LED Light-emitting diode. LEDs are used as indicators on CFN devices.
Some displays use LEDs; for example, the Site Controller status lights
are LEDs.
LIMITED LOCKOUT Flexible type of card lockout. Uses more memory than BIT-MAPPED
LOCKOUT . Can be used with bank cards and privately issued cards.
The number used for lockout can be up to 19 digits. Same as ACCOUNT
NUMBER LOCKOUT .
LOAD To enter data or cause data or programs to be read into memory.
LOCAL A local command means the Site Controller is accessed directly, through
its data terminal or console. Local verification means transactions are
authorized by the Site Controller initiating them, without going through a
CFN network or a host system. See
REMOTE .
LOG OFF See SIGN OFF .
LOG ON See SIGN ON .
LOG-PRINTING
MODE When the data terminal is in log-printing mode, it prints transaction data
when transactions are completed, and system errors as they occur.
M An abbreviation for mega, meaning million.
MPD Multi-product dispenser. In CFN documentation, one set of hoses (one
side) of a multi-product dispenser.
MPG Miles per gallon.
MEMORY A device, or series of devices, within a Site Controller capable of storing
information on a temporary or permanent basis. FLOPPY DISKS and
RAM are types of memory.
MENU A program that displays a list of options for selection by the user. Each
selection leads down a different branch of the program, which may
contain more menus for further choices.
METHOD OF
PAYMENT How a transaction is paid. Methods of payment the CFN System allows
include cash, credit cards, debit cards, and proprietary cards.