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Glossary
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MODEM An abbreviation for modulator-demodulator. A modem is a device that
can send data to or from a computer over telephone lines.
NETWORK A group of interconnected terminals or computer systems that exchange
data electronically, usually through telecommunications devices (such as
modems). A CFN III connected to other CFN sites and bank networks
makes up a network.
NON-FUEL
PRODUCT Any product that is not assigned to a pump. Motor oil, antifreeze, and
grocery items are non-fuel products, also called merchandise. The Site
Controller II and III allow non-fuel products; the Site Controller I does not.
ONLINE The state of being connected (usually via telephone lines) to a computer.
OPERATING
SYSTEM A program, usually built into the computer, that controls the operation of
the computer. The Site Controller II and III operating system is FRAMOS.
OUTPUT Results produced by a Site Controller command and usually printed on
the terminal.
PARALLEL Means more than one event happening at a time or occurring
simultaneously. Printers and other devices are said to be either parallel
or serial. Parallel means the device is capable of receiving more than
one bit at a time (that is, it receives several bits in parallel). Most modern
printers are parallel.
PARALLEL PORT A parallel interface for connecting an external device such as a printer.
Most personal computers have both a parallel port and at least one serial
port. On PCs, the parallel port uses a 25-pin connector (type DB-25) and
is used almost exclusively to connect printers.
PATHNAME The path that leads to a file, including the drive name, directory, and any
applicable subdirectories, where the file is located.
Pn KEY In CFN documentation, this symbol represents one of the pump-select
keys on a console.
PCU Pump control unit. A device that controls one or more pumps.
PIN Personal identification number. A PIN is required at some sites for bank
cards or proprietary cards. If a PIN is required to use a card, the
customer must enter a correct PIN on the console PIN pad or the island
card reader keypad.
PORT A place where the connection is made between the Site Controller and
other devices. What you plug a
CABLE into.
POSTPAY To pay for a sale after fuel is pumped. The console can start postpay
sales if the site is configured to allow postpay sales. See also
PREPAY .
PPP Short for Point-to-Point Protocol, an Internet standards for transmitting
Internet Protocol (IP) packets over serial lines (phone lines). Internet
information is packaged into IP packets, a method for enclosing data into
small, transmittable units (wrapped up on one end, unbundled on the
other). A service provider might offer
SLIP , PPP, or both. Your computer
must use connection software (usually provided by the service provider)
that matches the protocol of the server’s connection software. PPP is a
more recent and robust protocol than SLIP.
PREPAY To pay for a sale before fuel is pumped. Sales started from the island
card reader are always prepaid. Sales started from the console can be
prepay or postpay sales. See also
POSTPAY .
PRESET A preset sale is one where a specific dollar amount or volume is
requested before pumping starts. Both prepay and postpay sales can
have preset amounts.
PREVIOUS SALE The console can keep track of two sales for each pump. The previous
sale for a pump is the sale that is displayed when you first press the
PREV key. See also
CURRENT SALE .