Siemens SIMATIC 627B, Operating Instructions Manual

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Glossary
SIMATIC Box PC 627B
Operating Instructions, 06/2008, A5E00927393-02
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IGD
Integrated Graphics Device. Graphics interface integrated in the chipset.
Image
This refers to the image, for example, of hard disk partitions saved to a file in order to restore
them when necessary.
Intel VT
The Intel Virtualization Technology (IVT) is the implementation of a secure closed
environment for applications. Special (visualization) software an a VT-capable processor is
required for its use.
Interface
See Interface
●
Physical interconnection (cable) of hardware elements such as PLCs, PCs, programming
devices, printers or monitors.
● Interface for interactive software applications.
Interface, multi-point
MPI is the programming interface of SIMATIC S7/M7. Allows remote access to
programmable modules, text-based displays and OPs from central locations. The MPI nodes
can intercommunicate.
LAN
Local Area Network: 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.
Legacy USB support
Support of USB devices (e.g. mouse, keyboard) on the USB ports without driver.
License key
The license key represents the electronic license stamp of a license. Siemens provides the
license keys for protected software.
License key disk
The license key disk contains the authorizations or license keys required to enable protected
SIMATIC software.