Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 487)

Glossary–5
Publication 2711-6.0
programmable controller – A device used to replace relay logic
used for sequencing, timing, and counting. Instead of physical
wiring devices such as relays, push buttons and limit switches, a
programmable controller tests the state of inputs and sets outputs
according to stored programs.
remote I/O link – A serial link for carrying I/O data between a PLC
or SLC processor/scanner and remote I/O adapters. Also supports
transfer the block transfer of data that is moved using block transfer
ladder instructions.
save – The process of transferring data stored in memory to a disk
file.
scratchpad – Data entry window that opens when numeric entry
objects are activated.
screen – See application screen or touch screen.
select – To mark an item so that a subsequent action can be carried
out. You usually select an item by clicking it with a mouse or
pressing a key. After selecting an item, you choose the action that
you want to affect the item. See choose.
SLC – Allen-Bradley trademark for Small Logic Controllers.
static object – An object that doesn’t interact with a controller
address.
status bar – The horizontal bar at the bottom of the window that
tells you what PanelBuilder is doing at the moment.
tag – A group of parameters that define a controller address within a
processor and how it interacts with a PanelBuilder object.
tile – A way of arranging open windows (application file window or
application screens) so that no windows overlap but all are visible.
Each window takes up a portion of a screen.
tool bar – The horizontal bar that appears below the title bar. The
tool bar contains tools for frequently used commands. You click on
a tool to carry out an action. Some tools complete the action
immediately; others place you in a mode to complete the action.
touch cell – One of 128 or 384 rectangular areas on the display of a
PanelView terminal that can sense when touched. The PanelView
550/600 has 128 touch cells; the 900/1400 has 384 touch cells.
touch screen – A screen with touch cells that respond when touched.