Glossary-4
Batch
flexible
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L
A loop is a structure element which consists of a chain and a feedback
branch.
N
Empty (or null) step or transition
O
Operating phase and planning phase
Blanket term for all functions which control and monitor execution of the
user programs, the distribution of resources over the individual user
programs, and maintenance of the operating mode in collaboration with the
hardware (for example, the standard operating system MS Windows, the real
time operating system M7 RMOS32).
P
Structure element which consists of at least two chains and which is
processed in parallel by the PLC system.
A procedure is a sequence of chemical, physical or biological process for
recovering, producing or disposing of substances or products (DIN 28004).
This includes specification of the production order data so as to be able to
produce a defined quantity of a product at a defined target quality at a
defined time.
see Production request
A production request includes details of product, quantity, target quality and
scheduled time.
Loop
NOP step /
NOP transition
On-line/off-line
Operating system
Parallel branch
Procedure
Product
Production order
Production
request
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