Glossary - Siemens SIMATIC ET 200MP System Manual

Glossary

Automation system
Programmable logic controller for the closed-loop and open-loop control of process chains in
the process engineering industry and manufacturing technology. The automation system
consists of different components and integrated system functions according to the
automation task.
Bus
A common transfer route to which all devices are connected; it has two defined ends.
Bus cable connector
Physical connection between the bus device and the bus cable.
Bus, self-assembling
The modules are lined up on the mounting rail, and are mechanically and electrically
connected to each other with a U connector as they are swiveled into position. In this way
the bus is extended with each module.
Configuration
Systematic arrangement of individual modules (design).
Crimping
Procedure whereby two components joined together, e.g. wire end ferrule and cable, are
connected with one another through plastic strain.
Diagnostics
Monitoring functions for the detection, localization, classification, display, and further
evaluation of errors, faults, and alarms. They run automatically while the system is in
operation. This increases the availability of systems by reducing commissioning times and
downtimes.
Distributed I/O system
System with input and output modules that are configured on a distributed basis, far away
from the CPU controlling them.
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