ProSoft MVI56E-FLN User Manual page 150

Glossary of Terms
User Manual
Joining token detection time
This is the time to judge whether the network is in operation or not when joining
the network. If a token is detected within this time, the network is regarded as
being in operation.
Message transmission
This function supports non-cyclic data exchange that occurs between nodes.
Network management table
This table manages the common parameters on the network.
Participating node management table
This table manages the status of each node participating in the network.
Resend function
If ACK is not sent back from the receiving side at 1:1 message transmission, this
function permits the transmitting side to resend a message.
Self-node management table
This table manages the information on the self-node.
Sequence number
This number is used to identify a message as a unique one at message
transmission.
Token monitoring time
This means the timeout period in which each node holds a token.
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