Terminology - Pilz PSS Series Hardware Manual

Terminology

• Throughout this manual the designation "module" or "PSS(1) ControlNet
Adapter" is valid for all module versions. If the description relates to a
specific module, then the product name for the module will be used (e.g.
PSS ControlNet Adapter).
• The designation "PSS" is always used where the description is valid for
all PSS programmable safety systems. If the description is only valid for
one particular unit, then the specific product name will be used (e.g.
PSS 3000, PSS 3100).
• In this manual, data transfer is regarded as viewed from the PSS.
Input data or receive data is sent from another ControlNet subscriber to
the PSS via the scanner. Output data or send data is sent from the PSS
to another ControlNet-subscriber via the scanner.
• "Scanner" is a term used in ControlNet documentation. The purpose and
function of a scanner on ControlNet corresponds to a large extent to the
purpose and function of a master on other bus systems.
• "Adapter" is a term used in ControlNet documentation. The purpose and
fucntion of an adapter on ControlNet corresponds to a large extent to the
purpose and function of a slave on other bus systems.
• "Net Address" is a term used in ControlNet documentation.
On ControlNet, the Net Address is used to describe the station address
or node-ID of a bus subscriber.
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