Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC HMI OP37/Pro Equipment Manual

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Definition of Terms
AT expansion slot
Option for the OP37/Pro: a housing for accommodating two 2/3-length 16-bit
AT cards.
Automation
SIMATIC S7 series PLCs – for example, S7-200/300.
systems
BIOS Setup
Contains default settings for the OP37/Pro in DOS operation.
Booting
Startup procedure that loads the operating system into the system memory of
the OP.
Direct key module
Option for the OP37/Pro with up to two sets of eight digital outputs for high-
speed key operation without communication-related delays.
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
Association of computer manufacturers formed with the aim of defining an
international standard for memory modules and PC expansion cards. Coopera-
tes with JEIDA.
PLC
Generic term for devices/systems with which the OP communicates
(e.g. SIMATIC programmable controllers or PCs).
Programmable
SIMATIC S5 series PLCs (e.g. S5-115U/135U)
controllers
Soft keys
Function keys can function as soft keys, i.e. be assigned a different function
from one screen to another.
OP37/Pro Equipment Manual
Release 7/98
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