E
Event message
Draws attention to specific operating states in the machine or system
connected to the PLC.
F
Fault time
The time between the arrival and departure of an alarm message.
Flash memory
Programmable memory which can be deleted quickly and then re-written.
Field
"Placeholder" in configured or permanent text, used to output and/or input
certain values.
Forced printout
Automatic printouts of alarm or event messages that are deleted upon a
buffer overflow.
H
Hardcopy
Output of display contents to an attached printer.
Help text
Additional, configurable information about messages, screens, screen entries
and selection fields.
L
Loop-through
Operating mode of OP17. Includes normal operation and also permits com-
mode
munication between the PU or PC and the PLC through the second interface
of the OP17. This operating mode is possible only when the interface to the
PLC is established by means of the AS511 protocol.
M
Message level
OP control level at which initiated messages are displayed.
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Equipment Manual OP7, OP17
Release 04/99