Appendix A Glossary
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deferred parameter
Step formula value that is put off and takes on the value of another
parameter at a higher level within the recipe. This function has the
effect of passing Recipe formula parameter data from one level of a
recipe down to another.
display parameter
The step formula value specified as being the one to be displayed as
part of the SFC in the Procedure as SFC View window.
download
A request from a phase to the FactoryTalk Batch Server to send it data.
downstream unit requirements
If dynamic unit allocation is enabled, downstream unit requirements
may be defined for class-based and instance-based unit procedures.
Downstream unit requirements are used to control batch flow and to
make sure that the appropriate unit is selected during unit-binding.
dynamic unit allocation
The process of binding a specific unit to a class-based unit procedure
or operation. Dynamic unit allocation can be defined only at the
procedural level.
electronic signature
An electronic representation of a signature, including all associated
data. Can consist of one or two signoffs. Associated data includes
meanings for the signoffs, comments, security requirements, and
timestamps.
enterprise
An organization that coordinates the operation of one or more sites.