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HARDWIRED [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
- Video Technology
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- video doorbell
1, record 1, English, video%20doorbell
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Video doorbells are doorbells that have a built-in camera to help protect your home from package theft and burglary. They are either battery-powered(wireless) or hardwired into an existing doorbell. You can receive activity alerts, talk with visitors using two-way talk, and live stream video from your smartphone. 2, record 1, English, - video%20doorbell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
- Vidéotechnique
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sonnette vidéo
1, record 1, French, sonnette%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Time-Controlled Automated Systems
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- programmable controller
1, record 2, English, programmable%20controller
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PC 1, record 2, English, PC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- programmable logic controller 2, record 2, English, programmable%20logic%20controller
correct
- PLC 3, record 2, English, PLC
correct
- PLC 3, record 2, English, PLC
- programmable control unit 4, record 2, English, programmable%20control%20unit
- programmable automatic unit 4, record 2, English, programmable%20automatic%20unit
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A control device, that employs the hardware architecture of a computer and a relay ladder diagram language. 5, record 2, English, - programmable%20controller
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The integrated system of automation,... can be supplied either with a traditional control unit with hardwired logic or with a control unit which can be programmed. 4, record 2, English, - programmable%20controller
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Automatismes à programme chronométrique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- automate programmable
1, record 2, French, automate%20programmable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur programmable 2, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20programmable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet automatisme intégral [...] peut être obtenu soit de manière classique à partir d'un automate à logique câblée soit à partir d'un automate programmable. 3, record 2, French, - automate%20programmable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
- Sistemas automatizados cronométricos
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- controlador programable
1, record 2, Spanish, controlador%20programable
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de control diseñada como reemplazo directo para un panel de relevadores en las aplicaciones de control industrial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - controlador%20programable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los controladores programables están programados generalmente directamente desde diagramas escalonados o instrucciones lógicas parecidas al idioma inglés. 2, record 2, Spanish, - controlador%20programable
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wireless access mode
1, record 3, English, wireless%20access%20mode
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In personal communications service, interfacing with a network access point by means of a standardized air interface protocol without the use of a hardwired connection to the network. 2, record 3, English, - wireless%20access%20mode
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mode d'accès sans fil
1, record 3, French, mode%20d%27acc%C3%A8s%20sans%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Telefonía y tecnología de microondas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- modo de acceso inalámbrico
1, record 3, Spanish, modo%20de%20acceso%20inal%C3%A1mbrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conexión por interfaz con un punto de acceso a la red mediante una interfaz radioeléctrica normalizada sin conexión cableada con la red. 1, record 3, Spanish, - modo%20de%20acceso%20inal%C3%A1mbrico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En FSPTMT (futuro sistema público de telecomunicaciones móviles terrestres). 1, record 3, Spanish, - modo%20de%20acceso%20inal%C3%A1mbrico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- IT Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- softwired
1, record 4, English, softwired
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- soft-wired 2, record 4, English, soft%2Dwired
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signifies the use of a computer to generate control logic as determined by a software program. The computer replaces the backplane of a hardwired system. 3, record 4, English, - softwired
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- programmé
1, record 4, French, programm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réalisée en logiciel. S'oppose à "câblé" (hard-wired). 2, record 4, French, - programm%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2004-03-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Electronic Instrumentation)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- computerized control 1, record 5, English, computerized%20control
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is very important that appropriate analyses be used as a basis for design. To this end a full Function Analysis and Allocation(FAA) will be performed. The FAA [Function Analysis and Allocation] will consider the operating extremes, including normal operating conditions and abnormal operating conditions. Emergency activities are included in this analysis. These analyses will address function allocation in the MCR [main control room]. In addition, a full review will consider : a) the Annunciation System, b) the hardwired panels, c) the computerized screen displays, and d) computerized controls. 1, record 5, English, - computerized%20control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes cybernétiques de contrôle et de commande
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commande et contrôle informatisé 1, record 5, French, commande%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20informatis%C3%A9
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est très important que des analyses appropriées soient faites, sur lesquelles s'appuiera la conception. À cette fin, on procédera en profondeur à une analyse et à une affectation des fonctions (AAF). Cette AAF tiendra compte des conditions extrêmes d'exploitation, y compris les conditions normales et anormales d'exploitation. Les activités d'urgence seront également incluses dans cette analyse. Celle-ci tiendra compte de la répartition des fonctions dans la salle de commande principale. De plus, l'examen complet couvrira les points suivants : a) le système indicateur; b) les panneaux câblés; c) les écrans d'affichage informatisés; d) les commandes et contrôles informatisés. 1, record 5, French, - commande%20et%20contr%C3%B4le%20informatis%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2004-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Function Analysis and Allocation 1, record 6, English, Function%20Analysis%20and%20Allocation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is very important that appropriate analyses be used as a basis for design. To this end a full Function Analysis and Allocation(FAA) will be performed. The FAA will consider the operating extremes, including normal operating conditions and abnormal operating conditions. Emergency activities are included in this analysis. These analyses will address function allocation in the MCR [main control room]. In addition, a full review will consider : a) the Annunciation System, b) the hardwired panels, c) the computerized screen displays, and d) computerized controls. 1, record 6, English, - Function%20Analysis%20and%20Allocation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- analyse et affectation des fonctions
1, record 6, French, analyse%20et%20affectation%20des%20fonctions
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AAF 1, record 6, French, AAF
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est très important que des analyses appropriées soient faites, sur lesquelles s'appuiera la conception. À cette fin, on procédera en profondeur à une analyse et à une affectation des fonctions (AAF). Cette AAF tiendra compte des conditions extrêmes d'exploitation, y compris les conditions normales et anormales d'exploitation. Les activités d'urgence seront également incluses dans cette analyse. Celle-ci tiendra compte de la répartition des fonctions dans la salle de commande principale. De plus, l'examen complet couvrira les points suivants : a) le système indicateur; b) les panneaux câblés; c) les écrans d'affichage informatisés; d) les commandes et contrôles informatisés. 1, record 6, French, - analyse%20et%20affectation%20des%20fonctions
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multipoint connection
1, record 7, English, multipoint%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connection between more than two data stations. 2, record 7, English, - multipoint%20connection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The connection is either hardwired or includes switching facilities. 2, record 7, English, - multipoint%20connection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multipoint connection: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - multipoint%20connection
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
multipoint connection: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 7, English, - multipoint%20connection
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- connexion multipoint
1, record 7, French, connexion%20multipoint
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion établie entre plus de deux stations de données. 2, record 7, French, - connexion%20multipoint
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La connexion est câblée ou comprend des dispositifs de commutation. 2, record 7, French, - connexion%20multipoint
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
connexion multipoint : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA. 3, record 7, French, - connexion%20multipoint
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
connexion multipoint : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 7, French, - connexion%20multipoint
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Electronic Systems
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- point-to-point connection
1, record 8, English, point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connection between two data stations. 2, record 8, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The connection is either hardwired or includes switching facilities. 2, record 8, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point-to-point connection: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA. 3, record 8, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point-to-point connection: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 8, English, - point%2Dto%2Dpoint%20connection
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Ensembles électroniques
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- connexion point à point
1, record 8, French, connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connexion établie entre deux stations de données. 2, record 8, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
connexion point à point : terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), 178, boul. Rexdale, Toronto (Ontario), Canada M9W 1R3 (détentrice des droits d'auteur). La CSA décline toute responsabilité quant à la façon dont la matière est présentée et quant à toute interprétation pouvant en découler. L'information reproduite pourrait ne pas être à jour. Pour plus de renseignements, communiquer avec la CSA. 3, record 8, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
connexion point à point : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 8, French, - connexion%20point%20%C3%A0%20point
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-11-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nonprogrammable system
1, record 9, English, nonprogrammable%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- non-programmable system 1, record 9, English, non%2Dprogrammable%20system
correct
- NP 1, record 9, English, NP
correct
- NP 1, record 9, English, NP
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system based on non-programmable hardware devices (i.e a system not based on programmable electronics (PE)). 1, record 9, English, - nonprogrammable%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples would include hardwired electrical or electronic systems, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems etc. 1, record 9, English, - nonprogrammable%20system
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Draft International Standard 1508, IEC-TC 65, Functional Safety, 1995. 1, record 9, English, - nonprogrammable%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système non programmable
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20non%20programmable
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- système NP 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20NP
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet de norme internationale 1508, CEI-TC65, Sûreté fonctionnelle, 1995. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20non%20programmable
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-07-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hardwired microprocessor
1, record 10, English, hardwired%20microprocessor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Operates a MICOM consisting of a visual display and table connected to a hardwired microprocessor disk drive and printer. 1, record 10, English, - hardwired%20microprocessor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- microprocesseur câblé
1, record 10, French, microprocesseur%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microprocesseur affecté à une tâche bien spécifique. 1, record 10, French, - microprocesseur%20c%C3%A2bl%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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