Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC HMI Series Operating Instructions Manual

Glossary

Application
An application is a customer-specific system structure or software that is directly based on
the operating system. One application on the PC/PG is STEP 7, for example.
Display
Component for visualization in a display device. In an operating and display device, the
display behind the touch screen is integrated into the front of the device.
Documentation and Drivers CD/DVD
The "Documentation and Drivers" CD/DVD is included. The CD/DVD contains specific
drivers and applications for the supported operating system.
Drivers
Program parts of the operating system. They adapt user program data to the specific formats
required by peripheral devices, such as hard disk, monitors, and printers.
Hub
A term from network technology. In a network, a device joining communication lines at a
central location, providing a common connection to other devices on the network.
Interface
The connection of individual hardware elements, e.g. programmable controller, PC,
programming device, printer, or screen, by means of physical plug connectors.
Connection between different programs in order to exchange data.
Module
Modules are plug-in units for PLCs, programming devices or PCs. Modules exist, for
example, as central modules, power-ons, or as mass storage.
Touch screen
The touch screen is the input unit of an operating and display unit and is integrated into the
front of the display. A resistive touch screen reacts to pressure, a capacitive touch screen
reacts to touch.
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