Glossary
Basic Panels 2nd Generation
Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E33293231-AB
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ProSave
ProSave provides all functions which are necessary to transfer data between the
configuration PC and the HMI device, for example, backup and restoring data or managing
license keys and options.
ProSave is installed by default together with WinCC. The standalone version of ProSave can
also be used for service purposes on a PC without WinCC installation. The standalone
version is available on the installation DVD of WinCC.
Recipe
A recipe represent a combination of tags that form a fixed data structure. The configured
data structure can be assigned data in the configuration software or on the HMI device and
is then referred to as a data record. The use of recipes ensures that all data assigned to a
data record is transferred synchronously to the PLC.
Runtime software
The Runtime software is a process visualization software which can be used to test projects
on a configuring PC.
Screen
Mode of visualization of all logically associated process data of a plant. Visualization of the
process data can be supported by means of graphic objects.
Screen object
Refers to objects such as rectangles, I/O fields, or alarm views which are configured for
visualization or operation of the plant.
STEP 7
STEP 7 is the programming software for SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC C7 and SIMATIC WinAC
PLCs.
STEP 7 Micro/WIN
STEP 7 Micro/WIN is the programming software for SIMATIC S7-200 PLCs.