Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP400 Basic Operating Instructions Manual page 124

Glossary
Configuration software
The configuration software is used to create projects for process visualization. WinCC is an
example of this type of configuration software.
Configuring PC
A configuring PC is a programming device or PC on which plant projects are created using
an engineering software.
Display duration
Defines whether a system alarm is displayed on the HMI device and the duration of the
display.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment to function properly
in its electromagnetic environment without influencing this environment.
Event
Incoming events trigger defined functions. 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.
Function key
Function keys on the HMI device can be assigned user-specific functions. The functions
assigned to those keys are defined in the engineering phase. The function key assignment
can be specific to an active screen or not.
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