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Appendix 
Glossary 
Address resolution protocol, network protocol for assigning the network addresses to 
hardware addresses 
Electromagnetic compatibility 
Internet control message protocol, network protocol for status or error messages 
International electrotechnical commission 
Inputs are designed for interference-free operation and can be used in circuits with 
safety functions 
Media access control address, hardware address of one network connection 
Programming and debugging tool (in accordance with IEC 61131-3), PC with SILworX 
Protective extra low voltage 
Programmable electronic system 
Read, the variable is read out 
Read/Write, column title for system variable type 
Base plate identification (number) 
Peak value of a total AC component 
Short-circuit/open-circuit 
Safe failure fraction, portion of faults that can be safely controlled 
Safety integrity level (in accordance with IEC 61508) 
Simple network time protocol (RFC 1769) 
System.Rack.Slot, addressing of a module 
Secure sockets layer, see TLS 
Transport layer security, hybrid cryptographic protocol 
Write, the variable receives a value, e.g., from the user program 
Watchdog, device for monitoring the system's correct operation Signal for fault-free 
process