Lenze Engineer v2.21 - Manual (Page 306)

Glossary
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DCOM Abbreviation for "Distributed Component Object Model": COM where the
executable objects are distributed to different computers within one local
area network.
 COM
DRIVECOM "DRIVECOM User Group e.V.": International organisation of manufacturers of
drive technology, universities and institutes with the target to develop an easy
integration of drives into open automation structures.
 Internet: http://www.drivecom.org/
DriveServer Lenze software which provides an easy integration of drives into open
automation structures based on OPC ("OLE for Process Control").
E
Element variable Variable which is used in an application to implement a specific function of
the respective device.
 Application
F
FIF Abbreviation for "FunktionsInterface". Lenze-specific interface on the
controller for plugging on a function module.
 Function module
Function module Device extension for the FIF interface which can neither fulfil a function nor is
able to communicate without a device.
 FIF
K
Catalogue A catalogue contains descriptive information on all element types that form
an »Engineer« project. The »Engineer« uses various catalogue types, e.g. for
devices, device modules, technology applications, function blocks, and
motors. Each catalogue is labelled by versioning.
Catalogue package A catalogue package consists of several related catalogues and is named and
versioned. Multiple versions of a catalogue package can be added to an
»Engineer« installation. Every »Engineer« project can use an optional number
of catalogue packages. Each catalogue package can be used in exactly one
version.
Communication unit Generic term for Lenze function modules and communication modules.
 Function module
 Communication module
Communication module Device extension which for instance extends a controller by a communication
interface and which can neither fulfil a function nor is able to communicate
without a device.
M
Machine application Implementation of a function which is generated by the interaction of several
communication-capable devices. A machine application is defined by the
(device) applications involved and the exchange of application variables
between them.