Publication 2711-UM014B-EN-P
Glossary 4
Network Access Point (NAP)
Port providing temporary access to a ControlNet network through the
RJ-45 connector.
Network Update Time (NUT)
The ControlNet network update time established for the
communications link.
node
The connection point at which medium access is provided.
PanelBuilder32 software
A Windows program used to develop applications which run in
PanelView terminals.
PanelView terminal
An Allen-Bradley keypad or touch screen terminal providing the
operator interface to the logic controller when an application is
executing.
PC
1) Personal Computer. 2) Programmable Controller. 3) Printed Circuit.
PCCC
Acronym for Programmable Controller Communication Commands.
PGM (Program)
PGM setting means the baud rate is set via an explicit message request
over the network by another device (typically a configuration tool,
such as a PC or DeviceView). This baud rate setting is retained by the
daughtercard when the power is cycled on the PanelView.
PLC controller
1) An Allen-Bradley programmable controller with a name that has the
prefix PLC. See programmable controller.
preset value
A value loaded into a controller data table when an application is first
started.
programmable controller
A solid-state control system that has a user-programmable memory for
storage of instructions to implement specific functions such as I/O
control, logic, timing, counting, report generation, communication,
arithmetic, and data file manipulation. A controller consists of a
central processor, input/output interface, and memory. A controller is
designed as an industrial control system.
real time clock
Internal clock that provides time, day, month and year.