Glossary
SIMATIC IOT2020, SIMATIC IOT2040
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etwork: LAN is a local network that consists of a group of computers and other
devices that are distributed across a relatively restricted range and are linked with
communication cables. The devices connected to a LAN are called nodes. The purpose of
networks is the mutual use of files, printers or other resources.
Modules are plug-in units for PLCs, programming devices or PCs. They are available as
local modules, expansion modules, interfaces or mass storage (Mass storage module).
The motherboard is the core of the computer. Here, data are processed and stored, and
interfaces and device I/Os are controlled and managed.
Generic term which describes all functions for controlling and monitoring user program
execution, distribution of system resources to the user programs and the operating mode in
cooperation with the hardware (for example, Windows 7 Ultimate).
Cross-hardware framework of the "Yocto" project for creation of customized Embedded
Linuxdistributions for industrial, embedded systems. The reference distribution "Poky"
contains the OpenEmbedded build system "BitBake" and the OpenEmbedded kernel as well
as a set of metadata.
Hardware reset: Reset/restart of the PC using a button/switch.
Open Source collaboration under the guidance of the Linux Foundation for standardization of
the Embedded Linux development. Yocto banks on the OpenEmbedded build system and
propagates the "Poky" reference distribution.
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