Micromod Micro-PWC: 53PW6000 MicroPWC Configuration Guide - Manual (Page 27)

Micro-PWC CONFIGURATION GUIDE
Introduction 7
Modal Pop-up
Window A pop-up window which requires input from the user. Until the user responds and
closes the modal pop-up window, the parent window will reject any user input.
Model When used in the graphical context of SL-GMS, a model is an object or group of
objects. Models can be used as objects in other models.
Modifier Key A key which, when pressed in conjunction with another key, changes the meaning
of the other key. <Ctr>, <Alt>, and <Shift> are modifier keys.
Module An atom or group of atoms which are combined into a data base structure.
Module Set A set of modules which can be loaded as a group into a controller. Allows a partial
controller load. There is a limit of 255 module sets in a controller. A module set is
a subset of an area.
Node A node is a unit or system on the Ethernet network.
Object When used in the graphical context of GMS, an entity such as a circle, rectangle,
or text field.
Operator
Window Located on the Micro-PWC screen below the System Window and Mini-Alarm
Window, the Operator Window provides the operator interface to the process, and
displays program output from Operator Window applications such as Hierarchical
Displays,Ttrends, Graphics, Alarm Review, etc. The Operator Window is
composed of a title bar, a menu bar, and a display area. Up to four Operator
Windows may be present simultaneously on a Micro-PWC.
Option Menu A list of items selectable via associated check or toggle buttons.
Quick Key A menu button on the Micro-PWC screen which, when pressed, provides the
user with the ability to vector directly to one of 64 possible displays.
Radio Button A graphic control button that simulates the buttons found on an actual car radio.
Each button represents a mutually exclusive selection. Radio buttons are typically
used to set states or modes.
System Window A small window located at the top left corner of the Micro-PWC screen. It appears
automatically upon system startup, and is visible at all times. The System Window
provides a date/time indicator and a Menu button for access to other system
features and utilities.
Stippling The technique of displaying items in a lighter shade (typically gray) to denote
some special characteristic. This method is employed in the Micro-PWC to
display items which reside on a particular menu, but which are not currently
available to the user (typically, because of Access Level considerations).
System Window A small window located at the top left corner of the Micro-PWC CRT. It appears
automatically upon system start-up, and is visible at all times. The System
Window provides a date/time indicator and a Menu button for access to other
system features and utilities.
Table 1-2. Terms and Abbreviations (Continued)
Term Definition