Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC IFP1500 Operating Instructions Manual

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.
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