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Glossary

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A channel or variable in a real-world device that is monitored or controlled
by a BridgeVIEW device server.

L

LabVIEW

Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench. A program
development application used commonly for test and measurement
purposes.

log deadband

The range through which a tag value must change before it is logged to
Citadel.

log resolution

The smallest change in a tag value stored in the historical database.

M

Man Machine
Interface (MMI)

See Human Machine Interface (HMI).

MB

Megabytes of memory.

memory tag

A tag not connected to a real-world I/O point. Memory tags are used for
user-defined calculations. See also tag and network tag.

N

network tag

A tag remotely connected to any type of tag on another BridgeVIEW
Engine. See also tag and memory tag.

O

object

Generic term for any item on the front panel or block diagram, including
controls, nodes, wires, and imported pictures.

OPC

OLE for Process Control. A COM-based standard defined by the OPC
foundation that specifies how to interact with device servers. COM is a
Microsoft 32-bit Windows technology.

operating tool

Tool used to enter data into controls as well as operate them. Resembles a
pointing finger.