Appendix
A.1 List of abbreviations
Basic logic functions: Appendix
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-0BP10-2BA0
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MPI Multi-Point Interface Multiport Interface
MCP Machine control panel
N
NC Numerical Control: Numerical Control
NCK Numerical Control Kernel
NCU Numerical Control Unit
NRK Name of operating system of the NCK
IS Interface signal
ZO Zero offset
NX Numerical eXtension (axis extension module)
O
OB Organization block in the PLC
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OP Operator Panel: Operating equipment
OPI Operator Panel Interface: Interface for connection to the operator panel
OPT Options: Options
OLP Optical Link Plug: Fiber-optic bus connector
P
PIO Process image of outputs
PII Process image of inputs
PC Personal Computer
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PCU PC Unit
PG Programming device
PID Parameter identification: Part of a PIV
PIV Parameter identification: Value: Parameterizing part of a PPO
PLC Programmable Logic Control: Adaptive controller
PNO PROFIBUS User Organization
PO Power On
POS Positioning: e.g. POS axis = positioning axis = channel axis which traverses non-
interpolatory channel axes to their programmed positions, i.e. independently of other
channel axes
POSMO A Positioning Motor Actuator: positioning motor
POSMO CA Positioning Motor Compact AC: Complete drive unit with integrated power and
control module as well as positioning unit and program memory; AC infeed
POSMO DC Positioning Motor Compact DC: Like CA but with DC infeed
POSMO SI Positioning Motor Servo Integrated: Positioning motor, DC infeed