Glossary - Siemens SICAM 7KG85X Manual

Glossary

AC
Alternating Current
Client
Device in the communication network that sends data requests or commands to the server devices and
receives responses from them
COMTRADE
COMmon format for TRAnsient Data Exchange
CRC error
Cyclic Redundancy Check: The cyclic redundancy check is a method of determining a test value for data (for
example, for data transmission in computer networks) with the purpose to detect errors during the transmis-
sion or duplication of data.
DC
Direct Current
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables the network configuration to be assigned to the devices by a
DHCP server
DST
Daylight Saving Time
Ethernet
Cable-based data network technology for local data networks
Gateway
Enables networks based on different protocols to communicate with each other
Holding register
Area for representing data in Modbus communication
ICD file
IED Capability Description file: Contains the standardized description of the device configuration
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission, standards organization; Communication standard for substations
and protection equipment
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