Glossary - Siemens SENTRON 7KT PAC1200 System Manual

Glossary

Application
Application software or computer program that executes a useful function for the user.
Balancing counter
The balancing counter calculates the total of energy flows of all three phases, and registers
this total according to the direction of the energy flow.
CSV file
This file format describes the structure of a text file for saving or exchanging simply
structured data. Spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel can read in or export CSV
files.
IT system
Separation of all active parts from ground, or connection between a point and ground via an
impedance in the distribution system. Direct grounding of the exposed conductive part of the
electrical installation, regardless of existing grounding of a point in the supply system.
Modbus
One master and several slaves can be connected using Modbus. There are two versions,
one for the serial interface and one for Ethernet. Every bus node must have a unique
address. Any node may send messages over the bus. This is usually initiated by the master,
and an addressed slave replies
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