ProSoft Technology MVI56E-LDM User Manual
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ControlLogix Platform ♦ "C" Programmable
Glossary of Terms
Linux Application Development Module
Developer's Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
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March 12, 2014
ExplicitMsg
An asynchronous message sent for information purposes to a node from the
scanner.
H
HSC
High Speed Counter
I
Input Image
Refers to a contiguous block of data that is written by the module application and
read by the controller. The input image is read by the controller once each scan.
Also referred to as the input file.
L
Library
Refers to the library file containing the API functions. The library must be linked
with the developer’s application code to create the final executable program.
Linked Library
Dynamically Linked Library. See Library.
Local I/O
Refers to any I/O contained on the CPC base unit or mezzanine board.
Long
32-bit value.
M
Module
Refers to a module attached to the backplane.
Mutex
A system object which is used to provide mutually-exclusive access to a
resource.
O
Originator
A client that establishes a connection path to a target.
Output Image
Table of output data sent to nodes on the network.