Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC IFP1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Glossary

Application

An application is a program which is put directly on the operating system MS-DOS or

windows. An application on the PC/PG, for example, is STEP 7.

Booting

Start or restart of the computer. During the boot sequence, the operating system is loaded

from the system data carrier into RAM.

Controller

Installed hardware and software which control the functions of specific internal or external

devices, e.g. the keyboard controller.

Documentation and Drivers CD/DVD

The "Documentation and Drivers" CD/DVD is included. The CD/DVD contains specific

drivers and applications for the supported operating system.

Drivers

Program parts of the operating system. They adapt user program data to the specific formats

required by peripheral devices, such as hard disk, monitors, and printers.

Drop-down menu

Menu bar on the upper edge of the screen. The menu items are pre-set or can be set as

drop down menus or pull down menus. Drop down menus roll down as soon as the cursor is

moved over the menu title. Pull down menus roll down after clicking on the title.

Hub

A term from network technology. A device which joins communication lines at a central

location and provides a common connection to all devices on the network.

Interface

The connection of individual hardware elements, e.g. programmable controller, PCs,

programming device, printer, or screen, by means of physical plug connectors.

Connection between different programs in order to exchange data.

Industrial Flat Panel IFP1500, IFP1900, IFP2200

Operating Instructions, 09/2012, A5E31298376-AA

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