Bullhorn Web
Alarm Packet: A data packet transmitted to Bullhorn Web from the RMU whenever predefined thresholds are exceeded or fall below set limits.
Alarms: Thresholds are set on data collected by the RMU, which will send a data packet if these thresholds are met.
Alerts: Notifications sent from the website based on thresholds set for data or lack of data. Alerts can be sent via text, email, or voice notifications. The RMU may or may not have alarms set up, and the website reacts to the data it receives from the unit's transmissions.
All Units: The most common landing page when logging into Bullhorn Web. This screen displays the user's list of groups and status filters. Users can customize their view to see units in a data grid or map view.
Aux Data: Data points sent by the RMU that are not from channel inputs.
Bullhorn API: An Application Programming Interface that facilitates communication between Bullhorn Web and PCS, allowing for data and functionality exchange.
Cathodic Protection Off: Where the source sending current down the structure is turned off or disconnected, usually a rectifier.
Channels: The analog and digital inputs into the Bullhorn units.
Client ID: A unique identifier assigned by American Innovation to each customer.
Commands: Requests for data from a unit or instructions sent to an RMU.
Continuous: An interruption cycle that continues until the operator sends a stop command.
Cost Centers: These allow customers to separate units on the website so that groups of units can be billed individually. For example, District 1 has 5 units and District 2 has 15 units. Invoices for both districts can be sent to the same or different locations. District 1 is assigned to Cost Center A27, and District 2 to Cost Center B87. When invoices are received, accountants can easily identify and charge the correct district for their respective units based on the cost center name.
Currently Viewing: This is the customer logged into Bullhorn Web, including the company name and Client ID.
Decommission: The process of removing an RMU from Bullhorn Web and turning off its radio with the service provider, while still allowing customers to view historical data for up to 18 months.
Detailed Unit Status: A landing page in Bullhorn Web that shows the user's status filters, a small data grid of all units, and a small data grid displaying units in alarm.
Extracts: Data exported from Bullhorn Web into formats that can be integrated into other systems or made easier to read and sorted. This format enables automatic data flow into PCS V2.5 or higher.
Facility Id: An identifier used to link a Bullhorn asset to an asset in PCS.
Incoming Packets: A list of packets received from RMUs, detailing the packet type, the time it was created, and when it was received.
Instant Off: A reading taken at a specific point in time (usually within 100 milliseconds) after the cathodic protection has been turned off on a structure.
Interruption: The process of disconnecting or turning off the current and then reconnecting or turning it back on in a set cycle.
Landing page: The page you arrive at when logging into Bullhorn Web. Options include Unit System Status, All Units, Unit Monitor, and Detailed Unit Status. The default is All Units.
Legacy: Refers to RMUs that are no longer sold but may still be in use or non-functional.
NextGen: Refers to RMUs such as RM1250, RM3250, RM4210, RM4211, RM4250, RM4251, RM4150, RM4151, and any RM5 series units. It does not include RM4014, RM4015, RM4016, AMR6 units, ICP units, APM4AMCP units, or RM4020s.
Normal Packet: A data packet sent to Bullhorn Web from the RMU according to its programmed schedule.
Outgoing Packets: A list of packets sent by users, including the date and time of the command and its status. Commands can include interruption, read-on-demand, stop interruption, instant off, and profile-on-demand.
Packet: The data sent by the unit to Bullhorn Web or received by the unit from Bullhorn Web.
PCS Axis (Extract): An extract that uses an API to bridge data into PCS.
PCS Generic: A data extract formatted to bridge into PCS V7 or older versions.
Replace: A feature on Bullhorn Web used to swap data from one unit to another similar unit.
Stop Interruption: A command sent to an RMU to halt the interruption cycle.
System Bus Voltage: The voltage from the I/O to the Dome.
Templates: Copies of channel settings, groups, and alerts from a unit that can be assigned to similar unit types.
Unit Admin: A screen on Bullhorn Web that contains all the settings that can be updated on a Bullhorn unit, including groups, location, channel settings, alerts, and reporting template setup.
Unit Monitor: An obsolete landing page in Bullhorn Web designed for Smart Pig tracking.
Unit System Status: A landing page in Bullhorn Web that shows the user's status filters, a small map, and a small data grid displaying units in alarm.
Hardware
AMR6ORB: A gas measurement monitor that uses satellite communication for one-way communication.
APM4AM-CPORB: A non-interruptible rectifier monitor that uses satellite communication. It has 4 analog channels and 2 digital channels for one-way communication.
Bond: When two or more structures are connected to allow current from the anodes to flow safely between them, preventing damage. This connection ensures that the current doesn't jump to the wrong structure and causes harm.
Dome (Terminal): A radio that transmits data.
I/O: A device that receives input and provides output to other devices.
ICP: This is the name of the remote monitor and is not an acronym. An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses satellite communication. It features 5 analog channels and 6 digital channels for two-way communication.
Interrupter: A device that cycles a relay open and closed on a set schedule, synchronized with GPS satellites.
Interrupter: A device used to interrupt the current.
Mercury: Refers to a Mercury Relay, which uses voltage to switch the relay on and off.
Micromax GPS300: A portable interrupter.
Micromax GPS350: A portable interrupter with an attached relay.
Micromax GPS360: A portable interrupter with an attached battery and relay.
Rectifier- A device that converts AC to DC, enabling it to supply DC current to the structure.
Relay: A device placed between the CP current and the structure, allowing current to flow until energized by an interrupter, which opens and closes the relay to stop and resume the current flow.
RM1250: A gas measurement monitor that uses cellular communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM3250: A flow computer monitor that uses cellular communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM4020: A non-interruptible rectifier monitor that uses satellite communication. It has 4 analog channels and 2 digital channels for one-way communication.
RM4014S: An interruptible rectifier monitor that communicates via satellite. This model has a higher surge rating than the non-S version and includes 4 analog channels and 2 digital channels for two-way communication.
RM4015: An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses satellite communication. It has a smaller enclosure than the RM4014, designed to fit inside the rectifier, and includes 4 analog channels and 2 digital channels for two-way communication.
RM4150: An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses cellular communication and does not have a higher surge rating. It includes 5 analog channels and 2 digital channels for two-way communication.
RM4150S: An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses cellular communication. The "S" indicates a higher surge rating compared to the non-S unit. It has 5 analog channels and 2 digital channels for two-way communication.
RM4151: An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses cellular communication and does not have a higher surge rating. It features 2 analog channels and 2 digital channels for two-way communication.
RM4210: An AC monitor that uses satellite communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM4211: A test point monitor that uses satellite communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM4250: An AC monitor that uses cellular communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM4251: A test point monitor that uses cellular communication for semi-two-way communication.
RM510C: An interruptible rectifier monitor equipped with a cell radio for two-way communication.
RM510S: An interruptible rectifier monitor that uses a satellite radio for two-way communication.
RM520C: An interruptible bond monitor equipped with a cell radio for semi-two-way communication.
RM520S: An interruptible bond monitor that uses satellite radio for semi-two-way communication.
RM540C: A test point monitor with a cell radio for semi-two-way communication.
RM540S: A test point monitor that uses satellite radio for semi-two-way communication.
Solid State: A device that switches on and off with voltage but has no moving parts.
Terminal (Dome): A radio that transmits data.
Test Point- A location with a wire connected to the structure, used to electronically check the effectiveness of cathodic protection.
Triton Test Coupon: A coupon that includes a reference, several test coupons, an AC coupon, and a structure lead. This setup allows for outputs such as AC/DC pipe-to-soil, AC/DC current density, and a native reading.
Triton Test Station: Our brand name for the Test Station head and pole. The test station head has multiple connection points for the buried coupons. There are one or two wires for the structure, and multiple coupons or reference cell wires can connect to the test head.
Bullhorn Communications
Semi Two-Way Unit: A Bullhorn unit that activates its radio for transmission and keeps it on briefly to receive commands from Bullhorn Web. After this short period, it turns off the radio until the next transmission.
Two-Way Unit: A Bullhorn unit with its radio continuously on, ready to receive or transmit packets at any time.
Other
Batman: Software used by support to update an RMU's system status when the status on Bullhorn Web is locked.
Bluetooth Dongle: The Laird Bluetooth LE Dongle is used to program RM4210s via a PC. It is not frequently used as it is unnecessary with a phone or tablet.
Bullhorn Tools PC: Software required to configure legacy units in the field using a PC.
Bullhorn Tools: Software needed to configure current units in the field using a mobile device (phone or tablet).
Carrier (Service Provider): Satellite and cellular network providers.
Cathodic Protection-This is the process used to protect the structure from rusting away.
ESN: A unique identifier for the RMU radio provided by the service provider. For ORBCOMM, it is part of their Subscriber ID. For ORBCOMM (Skywave), it is the Prime ID and Serial Number.
MIN: A unique identifier for the RMU radio provided by the service provider. For ORBCOMM, it is the Internet Address. For Kore, it is the MSISDN (excluding the leading 1). For ORBCOMM (Skywave), it is the Prime ID and Serial Number. For Iridium, it is the IMEI.
Normally Closed: Refers to the relay state where the relay's default position is closed, allowing current to flow.
Normally Open: Refers to the relay state where the relay's default position is open, preventing current flow. The relay is powered by the RMU to keep it closed.
Service Provider (Carrier): Satellite and cellular network providers.
SIM: A unique identifier for the RMU radio provided by the service provider. For Kore, it is their ICCID_ESN. For ORBCOMM (Skywave), it is the Prime ID and Serial Number.
Structure: The asset the customer aims to protect, typically referring to a pipe, but can also include other items like tanks.
Subscription: refers to the billing method for Bullhorn RMU fees. Instead of sending out monthly invoices, Bullhorn now issues invoices annually or for longer periods. Previously, monthly invoices covered the past month's fees, but now the invoices are for the upcoming year.
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