Lenze PC-based Automation Industrial PC - Manual (Page 214)

Industrial PC | Parameter setting & configuration
Glossary
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D
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 can be used to implement a simple integration of drives
in open automation structures on the basis of OPC ("OLE for process control").
OPC
E
Element variable Variable which is used in an application to implement a specific function of
the respective device.
Application
F
Window icon Button in the right-most position of the title bar to change the window
presentation or close the window.
FIF Abbreviation for "Function Interface". Lenze-specific interface at the controller
on which a function module can be plugged.
Function module
Function module Device extension for the FIF interface, which on its own (i.e. if not equipped
with a device) does not fulfil a function and is not capable to communicate.
FIF
G
Device Mechatronic unit which serves a certain purpose and can be provided with
mechanical, electrical and logical interfaces with regard to its environment. A
device is called a "communication-capable device" if it is able to communicate
as a node in a network.
In contrast to the mechatronic "system module" unit, a device usually is not
developed in the course of a concrete system installation project, but is
designed and produced by a manufacturer.
Examples for devices: Controllers, PLCs, motors, gearboxes, sensors, encoders
H
Hyperlink Optically highlighted reference which is activated by means of a mouse-click.
I
IPC Abbreviation for "Industrial PC". The IPC is the central system for controlling
and/or visualising machines.