Trio Avionics EZ Altitude Control User Manual
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12.0 Glossary
of
Terms
Brightness
A measure of the intensity of illumination on the LCD switch
Contrast
A measure of legibility of the LCD screen
EEPROM
Electrically
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Firmware
Computer program permanently stored in the autopilot memory
G-Force
A measure of acceleration (one G = normal earth gravity)
Gain
Increasing
gain
results
in increased system sensitivity
LED
Light
Emitting
Diode
LCD
Liquid
Crystal
Display
PCS
Pilot
Command
Steering
Processor Interrupt
A signal that will command immediate processor attention
Rotary Encoder
A rotating control knob for adjusting system parameters
Servo
Deflects elevators as required by altitude hold system
Servo Clutch
Allows a moderate force to overcome servo control
Servo Deadband
Adjustable parameter to prevent servo oscillation or “hunting”
SMP
Servo
Main
Processor
Solenoid An
electro-magnetic
actuator that engages the servo gears
RS232
Specification
for
data
transfer protocol between systems
13.0 Contact
Information
Trio Avionics
1840 Joe Crosson Drive, Ste. A1
El Cajon, California 92020
Phone: 619-448-4619
Fax: 619-448-3181
Email: