160 Rockwell Automation Publication ICSTT-RM447M-EN-P - July 2019
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NFPA 85 The Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code. Applies to some boilers,
stokers, fuel systems, and steam generators. The code helps to prevent
uncontrolled fires, explosions and implosions.
NFPA 86 A standard for ovens and furnaces. Provides the requirements for the
prevention of fire and explosion hazards related to heat processing of materials
in ovens, furnaces and related equipment.
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on-line The condition of a controller that executes the application software.
OPC A series of standards specifications for open connectivity in industrial
automation.
output (Workbench variable) In the context of an AADvance Workbench variable, this term describes a
quantity passed from the Workbench to a controller.
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peer to peer (network) One or more Ethernet networks connecting together a series of AADvance or
Trusted controllers enabling application data to pass between them.
pinging In MODBUS communications, sending the diagnostic Query Data command
over a link and by receiving a reply to verify that the link is healthy and the slave
can communicate with the master. No process data is transferred or modified.
portable equipment Enclosed equipment that is moved while in operation or which can easily be
moved from one location to a different location while connected to the power
supply. Examples are programming and debugging tools and test equipment.
See ‘hand held’ equipment.
processor base unit A backplane assembly holding all of the processor modules in an AADvance
controller. Part number 9100. See also 'processor module'.
processor module The application execution engine of the AADvance controller, housed in a self-
contained and standardized physical enclosure.
producer A controller producing a tag to one or more consumers. The controller
produces a tag when a consumer asks for one.
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