Siemens Simatic Field PG, Manual

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Glossary
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P
Information is transmitted byte for byte via a parallel interface (port). This means
that the transmission rate is very fast. The programming devices have one parallel
interface (LPT1).
Unique sequence of characters that is entered for user identification. See Access
Protection.
Personal computer
PC Card
Trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA). Designation for auxiliary cards that conform with PCMCIA
specifications. The PC Card that has roughly the size of a credit card can be
plugged into a PCMCIA slot. Version 1 specifies cards of Type I with a thickness of
3.3 millimeters, which is conceived mainly for use as external memory. Version 2 of
the PCMCIA specification also defines a card Type II with thickness of 5 mm and a
card of the Type III with a thickness of 10.5 mm. Type II cards can realize devices
such as modems, fax and network interface cards. Type III cards are equipped
with devices that require more space, for example wireless communication
modules or rotary storage media (hard disk drives, for example).
Peripheral Component Interconnect (high-speed I/O expansion bus)
(Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). Association of about
450 computer companies with the aim of setting worldwide standards for
miniaturizing PC expansion cards and making their use more flexible, offering the
market a basis for development. Cooperates with JEIDA.
See Cardbus interface.
Compact programming device especially for industrial applications. The PG is fully
equipped for programming SIMATIC PLCs.
Parallel Interface
Password
PC
PCI
PCMCIA
PG