Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual page 276

Glossary
Configuration PC
A configuration PC is a programming device or PC on which configuration software is
installed. You can create projects for a plant with the configuration software.
Configuration software
Configuration software is software used to create projects for process visualization and input
of process values. The SIMATIC TIA Portal is configuration software.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of electrical equipment to function properly in its
electromagnetic environment without influencing this environment.
Event
Functions are triggered by defined incoming events. Events can be configured. Events which
can be assigned to a button include "Press" and "Release", for example.
Field array
Area reserved in configured screens for the input and output of values.
Flash memory
Non-volatile memory with EEPROM chips, used as mobile storage medium or as memory
module installed permanently on the motherboard.
HMI device
An HMI device is a device used for the operation and monitoring of machines and plants.
The statuses of the machine or plant are indicated by means of graphic elements or by
indicator lamps on the HMI device. The operator controls of the HMI device allow the
operator to interact with the processes of the machine or plant.
HMI device image
A file that can be transferred from the configuration PC to the HMI device. The HMI device
image contains the operating system and elements of the runtime software required to run a
project.
I/O field
An I/O field enables the input or output of values on the HMI device which are transferred to
the PLC.
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