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word
word address
word allocation
work bit
work word
write word
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Glossary
A unit of data storage in memory that consists of 16 bits. All data areas consists
of words. Some data areas can be accessed only by words; others, by either
words or bits.
The location in memory where a word of data is stored. A word address must
specify (sometimes by default) the data area and the number of the word that is
being addressed.
The process of assigning I/O words and bits in memory to I/O Units and termi-
nals in a PC System to create an I/O Table.
A bit in a work word.
A word that can be used for data calculation or other manipulation in pro-
gramming, e.g., LR words not used in a PC Link or NET Link System.
A word written in the LR area by a PC in a PC Link System. The data of the
write words is transferred to the rest of the PCs that share common data
areas, i.e., the write words for one PC are read words for the rest of the PCs
in the PC Link System.