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21. Definitions and terminology 
 
The major terminology used in this Operation Manual is stated below. 
Data transmission speed of a network such as a Fieldbus network. 
The speed is determined by upper devices (PLC etc.). The unit is bit 
per second (bps). 
This  is  a  cycle  of  sending  data  from  masters  to  slaves  (JXCP1 
controller). 
An arbitrary name assigned by the user to the PROFINET slave. Every 
node on the PROFINET network should have a unique name.   
The most commonly used LAN technology that was standardized  by 
IEEE802.3   
An industrial communication system, which uses a defined protocol to 
transfer  data  between  devices  on  a  network.  A  typical  automation 
system will use a fieldbus network to exchange data between a PLC 
master and the actuators/sensors. 
Allows a device to be configured for a PROFINET network, using PLC 
setting software. 
The file  describes data exchange, device information and  supported 
PROFINET features. 
A unique address that identifies a device on a network. It is referred to 
as a logical address while the MAC address is known as a physical 
address. 
This is a physical address, which is uniquely assigned to any hardware 
device on a network. 
This address is permanently written to the device before shipment.   
Media Redundancy Protocol 
Performs fast switching to a redundant communication route, when a 
problem occurs within a Ring network.   
Abbreviation  of  Programmable  Logic  Controller,  a  digital  computer 
used for automation of electromechanical processes. 
Connection configuration of the Fieldbus network 
Expresses how each terminal and control components are connected. 
The typical topology is star type, linear type and ring type. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademark 
The company name, system name, and product name described in this document are registered 
trademarks of each individual company. In this document TM and (R) are not specified.