Glossary-3
TP27, TP37 Equipment Manual
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L
Operating mode of the TP. It covers normal operation and also handles com-
munication between a PU or PC and the PLC via the TD. This operating mode
is only possible when connection to the PLC is made via the AS511 protocol.
M
Printout of alarm messages and event messages simultaneously with their out-
put to the display.
N
Operating mode of the TP during which messages can be displayed and screens
can be controlled by the operator.
O
Field for displaying a setpoint.
P
To control a protected function, a password of a specific password level has to
be entered. The password level determines the privileges of the operator. The
requisite password level can be configured, 0 being the lowest level and 9 the
highest.
Generic term for devices and systems with which the TP communicates – for
example, SIMATIC S5/S7 or PCs).
Function triggered by the PLC.
Output of the contents of the display to an attached printer.
Representation of process values and process sequences in the form of screens,
which may contain graphics, pieces of text and values.
Loop-through
mode
Message log
Normal mode
Output field
Password,
Password level
PLC
PLC job
Printout
Process screen
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