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Glossary
Configuration software
Configuration software is used to create projects used for the purpose of process
visualization. WinCC represents such configuration software, for example.
Configuring PC
A configuring PC is a programming device or PC on which plant projects are created using
an engineering software.
Degree of protection
The degree of protection specifies a standard of electronic equipment for a variety of
ambient conditions – and the protection of humans against potential danger when using this
equipment.
The degree of protection classified by IP differs from the protection class. But both involve
protection against touching dangerous electric voltage. The degree of protection also
classifies the protection of equipment against dirt and moisture.
Display duration
Defines whether a system event is displayed on the HMI device and the duration of the
display.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) refers to a usually desirable state, in which technical
equipment does not disturb one another with unwanted electrical or electromagnetic effects.
Electromagnetic compatibility deals with technical and regulatory questions of undesired,
mutual influence in electrical engineering.
Event
Functions are triggered by defined incoming events. Events can be configured. Events which
can be assigned to a button include "Press" and "Release", for example.
Field
Area reserved in configured screens for the input and output of values.
Flash memory
Flash memory is a non-volatile memory with EEPROM chips that is implemented either as
mobile storage medium, or as permanently installed memory module on the motherboard.
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