Siemens SIMATIC HMI OP3 Equipment Manual page 118

Glossary
F
Fields
Reserved areas in configured or permanent texts, used to output and/or input
certain values.
Flash memory
Programmable memory which can be deleted quickly and then re–written.
Function Prompts the OP3 to work by choosing it – for example, Delete Buffer.
Function screen
A screen stored in the firmware. It cannot be modified in the configuration.
Function screens implement functions configured at the works for making
settings on the OP3.
M
Message level
Control level of the OP3 at which initiated messages are displayed.
N
Normal mode Mode of the OP3 in which messages are displayed and screens can be
manipulated.
O
Output field Field for displaying an actual value.
P
Password
To service a protected function, a password has to be entere which exhibits a
Password level
certain password level. The password level defines the permissions of an
operator. The requisite password level is preset by means of configuration
and can range from 0 (the lowest level) to 9 (the highest level).
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