Rockwell Automation 1336T PLC Comm. Adapter, Series B, FRN 2.xx-3.xx - Manual (Page 12)

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Publication 1336 FORCE–5.13 –– September, 1998
The following terms and abbreviations are specific to this product.
For a complete listing of Allen–Bradley terminology, refer to the
Allen–Bradley Industrial Automation Glossary.
This term: Has the following definition:
BRAM See Non–volatile memory.
Configuration
parameter
A configuration parameter is a sink parameter whose value may be
changed while the drive is in operation. Configuration parameters are
used to input reference and feedback information to the drive and to
provide monitoring points for control signals. Refer to the 1336 FORCE
user manual for a description of source and sink parameters.
Drive units
Drive units are the actual values of the parameters as stored within the
drive parameter table. The drive units may be converted to engineering
units or to hexadecimal for display, or may be displayed directly in drive
units. All internal values in the drive are in terms of per unit numbering.
Engineering
units Engineering units is a label given to parameter data that specifies what
units are to be used to display the parameter value.
Function
blocks
A function block is a firmware subroutine that is stored in memory within
the PLC Communications Adapter Board. The PLC Communications
Adapter Board provides 28 different function block types. By combining
function blocks, you can customize the way your drive operates. Refer to
the 1336 FORCE function block programming manual for more
information about function blocks.
Terms and Abbreviations