Abbreviations
11/2006 Appendix
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SINUMERIK, SIMODRIVE Diagnostics Manual (DA), 11/2006 Edition
NCU Numerical Control Unit
NURBS Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OM Operating mode
OP Operator Panel
OPI Operator Panel Interface: Interface for connection to the operator panel
PC Personal computer
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Interface standard
PD Product database
PG Programming Device
PLC Programmable Logic Control
PRT Program test
RAM Program memory which can be read and written into
RISC Reduced Instruction Set Computer: Type of processor with small instruction set and
ability to process instructions at high speed
ROV Rapid Override: Rapid override
RPA R-Parameter Active: Memory area on the NCK for R parameter numbers
RR Ready to run
RTS Request To Send: RTS, control signal of serial data interfaces
SBL Single Block
SD Setting Data
SEA Setting Data Active: Memory area for setting data on the NCK
SKP SKiP: Skip block
SM Signal Module
SPF SubProgram File: Subroutine
SSI Serial Synchronous Interface: Synchronous serial interface
SW Software
T Tool
TEA Testing Data Active: Refers to machine data
TO Tool offset
TOA Tool Offset Active: Memory area for tool offsets
TNRC Tool nose radius compensation
TRANSMIT Transform Milling Into Turning: Coordinate conversion on turning machine for milling
operations
UI User interface
WZ Tool
ZO Zero Offset
ZOA Zero Offset Active: Memory area