Rockwell Automation 1764-xxxx MICROLOGIX 1500 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS User Manual

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Publication 1764-UM001B-EN-P - April 2002

Glossary 5

jump

Changes the normal sequence of program execution. In ladder
programs a JUMP (JMP) instruction causes execution to jump to a
specific rung in the user program.

ladder logic

A graphical programming format resembling a ladder-like diagram.
The ladder logic programing language is the most common
programmable controller language.

least significant bit (LSB)

The element (or bit) in a binary word that carries the smallest value of
weight.

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

Used as status indicator for processor functions and inputs and
outputs.

LIFO (Last-In-First-Out)

The order that data is stored and retrieved from a file.

low byte

Bits 0 to 7 of a word.

logic

A general term for digital circuits or programmed instructions to
perform required decision making and computational functions.

Master Control Relay (MCR)

A hard-wired relay that can be de-energized by any series-connected
emergency stop switch.

mnemonic

A simple and easy to remember term that is used to represent a
complex or lengthy set of information.

Modbus™ RTU Slave

A serial communication protocol.

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