Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary

Acknowledge
Acknowledgement of an alarm confirms that it has been noted.
Automation system AS
PLC of the SIMATIC S7 series such as a SIMATIC S7-300
Configuration computer
General term for programming devices (PGs) and PCs on which plant projects are created
using an engineering software.
Controller
General term for devices and systems with which the HMI device communicates, e.g.
SIMATIC S7.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of electrical equipment to function properly in its
electromagnetic environment without influencing this environment.
Engineering software
Software for the creation of projects for process visualization – see also Runtime software
Plant
General term referring to machines, processing centers, systems, plants and processes
which are operated and monitored on an HMI device.
Runtime software
Process visualization software which can be used to debug a project on a configuration
computer. See also "project" and "engineering software".
STEP 7
Programming software SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC C7 and SIMATIC WinAC PLCs.
SIMATIC HMI Accessories
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