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Glossary
Application
An application is a program which is put directly on the operating system MS-DOS or
windows. An application on the PC/PG, for example, is STEP 7.
Controller
Installed hardware and software which control the functions of specific internal or external
devices, e.g. the keyboard controller.
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.
Drop-down menu
Menu bar on the upper edge of the screen. The menu items are pre-set or can be set as drop
down menus or pull down menus. Drop down menus roll down as soon as the cursor is
moved over the menu title. Pull down menus roll down after clicking on the title.
Hub
A term from network technology. A device which joins communication lines at a central
location and provides a common connection to all devices on the network.
Interface
The connection of individual hardware elements, e.g. programmable controller, PCs,
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.
Plug and play
Through plug and play, the computer configures itself automatically to be able to
communicate with peripheral devices, e.g. screens, modems and printers. User connects a
peripheral device: plug. Afterwards, the peripheral device can be used immediately. play,
without having to configure the operating system manually. The plug and play PC requires
both a BIOS that supports plug and play and a corresponding expansion card.
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