Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 486)

Glossary–4
Publication 2711-6.0
node –. A device on a DH485 network which has a unique address
(0 to 31)
node address – A unique value (0 to 31) assigned to each device on
a DH485 network. Addressing allows communications between
devices. All data transfers are assigned a destination address.
object – In the context of PanelBuilder, an individual component of
an application screen. Each object replaces the function of a button,
switch or indicator on a control panel. Objects include controls,
displays and graphics.
object attributes – See attributes.
PanelBuilder Software – A Microsoft Windows based program
used to develop an application to run in a PanelView terminal.
PanelView Terminal – An Allen-Bradley keypad, touch screen, or
touch screen and keypad terminal which runs a PanelBuilder
application. The terminal provides the operator interface to the logic
controller when the application is executing.
Pass-Through – Means of transferring data between a computer on
the DH+ network and a PanelView terminal on the Remote I/O
network. A PLC-5 controller acts as a bridge between the two
networks.
paste – To copy the contents of the Clipboard.
PC – Personal Computer memory card.
PLC – Acronym for Programmable Logic Controller, an
Allen-Bradley trademark.
point– To move the pointer on a screen until it rests on the item you
want to select.
pointer – The arrow-shaped cursor on the screen that follows the
movement of the mouse and indicates which area of the screen will
be affected when you press the mouse button. The pointer changes
shape during certain tasks. Also known as mouse pointer.
preset value – A value loaded into a controller data table when an
application is first started.
project – A database of tag definitions and device information
associated with an application.