Glossary
Mobile Panels 2nd Generation
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Infotext
An infotext is a configured information on objects within a project. Infotext for an alarm, for
example, may contain information on the cause of the fault and troubleshooting routines.
Object
An object is a component of a project. Example: screen or alarm. Objects are used to view or
enter texts and values on the HMI device.
Operating element
Component of a project used to enter values and trigger functions. A button, for example, is
an operating element.
Plant
General term referring to machines, processing centers, systems, plants and processes
which are operated and monitored on an HMI device.
PLC
A PLC is a general term for devices and systems with which the HMI device communicates,
e.g. SIMATIC S7.
PLC job
A PLC job triggers a function for the PLC at the HMI device.
PROFINET
Within the framework of Totally Integrated Automation, PROFINET represents the
systematic further development of the following bus systems:
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PROFIBUS DP as well-established fieldbus
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Industrial Ethernet as the communications bus for the cell level
The experience gained from both systems has been and continues to be integrated in
PROFINET. PROFINET is an Ethernet-based automation standard from PROFIBUS
International and defines a vendor-neutral communication and engineering model.
