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Object
An object is a project element such as a screen or an alarm. Objects are used to view or
enter texts and values on the HMI device.
Operating element
An operating element is a component of a project used to enter values and trigger functions.
A button, for example, is an operating element.
Parameter set
A parameter set is a combination of tags forming a fixed data structure. The configured data
structure can be assigned data in the configuration software or on the HMI device and is
then referred to as a record. The use of parameter sets ensures that all data assigned to a
data record is transferred synchronously to the controller.
Plant
General term referring to machines, processing centers, systems and processes which are
operated and monitored on an HMI device.
Process visualization
Process visualization is the representation of technical processes by means of text and
graphic elements. Configured plant screens allow the operator to use input and output
information to intervene in active plant processes.
Project
A project contains information on the visualization of the automation process and is created
using a configuration software. The project normally contains several screens with
embedded plant-specific objects, basic settings and alarms. A project configured with WinCC
is saved in a file with extension "*. ap1x", where "x" stands for the version key. Example:
"MyProject.ap16" for a WinCC V16 project.
Protection class
The protection class is used in electrical engineering to classify and identify electrical
equipment in relation to existing safety measures designed to prevent electric shock. There
are three protection classes for electrical equipment.
Runtime software
A project is started and visualized on the HMI device via the runtime software.
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