Re: Backpan or backplane?

[DaveC <davec2468 -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

I’ve written and read technical documentation since the early 80’s. I currently service systems that integrate PLCs. 

“Backplane” is the standard terminology for what you describe. Never once have I read or heard of “backpan”. 

Is the engineer a non-English native language speaker? Might be one of those terms “lost in translation”, a technical-language Mondegreen? ::

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen

Good luck,
Dave

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> I'm working on a user manual for a SCADA-driven programmable logic
> controller (PLC). The unit accepts add-on cards, much like a desktop
> personal computer.
> 
> Referring to the contextual samples below, my question pertains to the use
> of "backpan" vs. "backplane." I think it's the latter, and can find online
> support for this. The engineer who designed this unit, and its
> predecessors, thinks it's the former. I can find no definition for this,
> nor online support.
> 
>   - These terminal boards provide excellent lightning/surge protection and
>   alleviate the need to install discrete interposing devices to the enclosure
>   *backpan*.
> 
>   - <Model number> Card Chassis
>   <Company name> 5 slot card chassis, including *backplane*:   1lb 3.5oz.
>   ( 552g )
>   <Company name>  12 slot card chassis, including *backplane*:
> 
> 
> What's your take?
> 
> Thanks
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