The document defines common technical terms used in Siemens PLC and HMI systems. It provides descriptions and brief explanations for terms like C7 combo systems, CFC programming language, CP communication modules, DB data blocks, FB function blocks, and several standard and optional programming languages. The table also covers common module types, communication protocols, operator interfaces, and other components within Siemens automation systems.
The document defines common technical terms used in Siemens PLC and HMI systems. It provides descriptions and brief explanations for terms like C7 combo systems, CFC programming language, CP communication modules, DB data blocks, FB function blocks, and several standard and optional programming languages. The table also covers common module types, communication protocols, operator interfaces, and other components within Siemens automation systems.
The document defines common technical terms used in Siemens PLC and HMI systems. It provides descriptions and brief explanations for terms like C7 combo systems, CFC programming language, CP communication modules, DB data blocks, FB function blocks, and several standard and optional programming languages. The table also covers common module types, communication protocols, operator interfaces, and other components within Siemens automation systems.
The document defines common technical terms used in Siemens PLC and HMI systems. It provides descriptions and brief explanations for terms like C7 combo systems, CFC programming language, CP communication modules, DB data blocks, FB function blocks, and several standard and optional programming languages. The table also covers common module types, communication protocols, operator interfaces, and other components within Siemens automation systems.
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Term Description Explanation
C7 Combo PLC/HMI system A PLC and screen in one package
CFC Continuous Function Chart Optional programming language CP Communication Processor Modules used for special communication protocols DB Data Block Memory storage areas for user data FB Function Block A function with it's own data block FBD Function Block Diagram Standard programming language FC Function Call Called progammed blocks FM Function Module Modules with special functions (e.g. positioning) GSD Generic Station Description Files used for Profibus descriptions HiGraph Optional programming language IM Interface Module Modules to connect remote racks LAD Ladder Logic Diagram Standard programming language M7 Programmable modules A module with processing capabilities MMC Micro Memory Card Compact plug-in memory card MPI Multi Point Interface Standard communication protocol OB Organization Block Blocks for user programs based on different operating system events. OP Operator Panel Simple display with or without buttons PCS Process Control System Software for the entire process chain PG Programming Terminal Dedicated Siemens device - basically a PC PPI Point to Point Interface Serial RS-232 communication Profibus DP Profibus Decentral Peripherals Networking protocol used for factory automation Profibus PA Profibus Process Automation Networking protocol used for process automation Siemens Technical Terms S7 SIMATIC Step 7 product line SCL Structured Control Language Optional programming language SFB System Function Block Integrated FB for CPU information SFC System Function Call Integrated FC for CPU information SM Signal Module Standard Input/Output modules STL Statement List Text based programming language TP Touch Panel Touch screen display UDT User-Definded Data Type Special data structures defined by the user VAT Variable Access Table Tables used to monitor/modify values in the PLC
