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Offline
If there is no communication connection between a PC program (for example, configuration program) and a
runtime application (for example, a PC application), the PC program is offline. The PC program executes in
Offline mode.
Online
If there is a communication connection between a PC program (for example, configuration program) and a
runtime application (for example, a PC application), the PC program is online. The PC program executes in
Online mode.
Parameterization
Comprehensive term for all setting work on the device. You can parameterize the protection functions with
DIGSI 5 or sometimes also directly on the device.
Parameter set
The parameter set is the entirety of all parameters that can be set for a SIPROTEC device.
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller
Project
In terms of content, a project is the replication of a real energy supply system. In graphic terms, a project is
represented as a number of objects which are incorporated in a hierarchical structure. Physically, a project
consists of a series of directories and files containing project data.
Protection Device
A protection device detects erroneous states in distribution networks, taking into account various criteria, such
as error distance, error direction or fault direction, triggering a disconnection of the defective network section.
RSTP
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
SCD
See Substation Configuration Description
Single Command
Single commands (SPC - Single Point Control) are process outputs which visualize 2 process states (for
example, On/Off) at an output.
SIPROTEC 5 device
This object type represents a real SIPROTEC device with all the contained setting values and process data.
SIPROTEC
The registered trademark SIPROTEC designates the product family of protection devices and fault recorders.
SPC
IEC 61850 data type: Single Point Control
SPS
IEC 61850 data type: Single point status
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