Rockwell Automation 1784-PCC ControlNet Communication Card Installation Instructions - Manual (Page 97)

Publication 1784-IN034D-EN-P - June 2002
Glossary
adapter
The hardware that connects the computer bus to the 68-pin PC card sockets in the
PCMCIA slot. See also socket.
application programming interface (API)
The set of services that an operating system makes available to programs that run
under it.
ControlNet network
A communication architecture that allows the exchange of messages between
Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. products and certified third-party products.
connection
An opened communication path between two nodes on a ControlNet network.
ControlNet status indicators
Channel A and channel B indicators on your node indicating status on the
ControlNet link.
enabler
Software used to control PC cards. There are three types of enablers: generic
(which can control many different types of cards), specific (which is designed for a
specific manufacturer’s PC card), and point enabler (which is designed for a
specific manufacturer’s PC card but does not require Card and Socket Services).
drop cable
A cable that connects a node to the trunk cable. This is an integral part of
Allen-Bradley 1786 taps.
link
A collection of nodes with unique addresses (in the range of 1-99). Segments
connected by repeaters make up a link; links connected by bridges make up a
network.
maximum scheduled node
The node with highest network address that can use scheduled time on a
ControlNet link.