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Experion PKSRelease 516
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Chapter 1 - About this Dictionary 49
Chapter 2 - A 51abnormal states 51
absolute origin block 51
absolute origin 51
access capability 51
access token 51
accumulator point 52
AC 52
ACE 52
ACL 52
acronym 52
action algorithm 53
active connector 53
Active Directory 53
active high 53
active low 54
active memory 54
active parameter 54
active server location 54
ActiveX component 54
ActiveX document 54
activity entity 55
activity 55
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ADFS 55
administrative privileges 55
advanced alarm management 55
AGA 56
AIC 56
AI 56
AIM 56
alarm/event journal 56
alarm line 56
alarm priority 57
alarm 57
algorithm block 58
algorithm 58
alias table 58
allocation 58
allocated memory 58
alternative path 58
AM 59
American Gas Association 59
analog point 59
ANSI 59
AOC 59
AO 59
AOM 59
API 60
application operational workloads 60
application program 60
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approved 60
arbitration 60
area 60
ASA 60
ASIC 61
aspect ratio 61
assembly 61
asset filter 61
asset hierarchy 61
asset model 61
Asset view 61
asset 62
assignable assets 62
assigned function 62
assignment 62
associated items 62
association 63
ATL 63
ATM 63
Atmos Pipe LDS 63
AUI 63
automatic checkpointing 63
automation system architecture 63
auxiliary parameter 64
availability 64
AWG 64
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Chapter 3 - B 65backplane 65
backup control center 65
backup server location 65
bad value 65
base template 65
basename 66
basic control 66
basic function block 66
batch control 67
batch ID 67
batch process 67
batch 67
BB 67
BCC 67
BCD File 67
BDC 68
BEM 68
BFB 68
binding 68
BLOB 68
block symbol configuration form 68
block symbol 68
block 69
BNA 69
BNC 69
bonding 69
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Boolean 69
BOOTP 69
braid 69
branch node 70
branch 70
byte 70
Chapter 4 - C 71C1 71
C2 71
C200 controller 71
C300 controller 71
C300 emulations 71
cabinet 72
Canadian Electrical Code 72
capability file 72
CB 72
CCL DE 73
CCLB 73
CCL 73
CCLP 73
CCM 73
CCT 74
CDA 74
CD 74
CD-ROM 74
CDS 74
CEC 74
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cellular data network 75
central processing unit 75
central repositories 75
centralized batch control system topology 75
Certificate Authority (CA) 76
Certificate 76
CFBD 76
CFX 76
channel 76
chassis ID 76
chassis 77
checkpoint 77
checkpointing 77
child recipe 77
child window 77
CIFS 78
CIM 78
CIP 78
CK 78
CL 78
class-based recipe 78
clean database 78
clean or empty ERDB 79
cleanpoint 79
click 79
client software 79
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clipboard 79
clone 80
cluster block 80
cluster ID 80
CM/cm 80
CNB 80
CNet 80
CNF file 81
CNI EISA 81
CNI module for PC 81
CNI module 81
CNI 81
COA 82
Collaboration Station 82
collection 82
collision 82
combo points 83
comma-delimited file 83
command zone 83
common device control module 84
common file exchange 84
common file format 84
common internet file system 85
common resource 85
communication protocol 85
communications cable 85
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communications interface module 85
compressor station node 85
compressor 86
conduit 86
configuration database 86
connection manager 86
connection 86
connector 86
Console Extension Station 87
Console Station 87
console 87
consolidate connections 87
constant 87
container function block 87
container point 88
continuity tester 88
continuity 88
control and information protocol 88
Control Builder 88
control component library builder 89
control component library development environment 89
control component library package 89
control component library 89
control data access 89
control drawing 89
control execution environment 90
control failure alarm 90
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control function block definition 90
control level 90
control library 91
control module function block 91
control module 91
control network 91
control parameter 91
control processor module 92
control processor 92
control recipe 92
control solver 92
ControlEdge 900 93
controller object adapter 93
controller 93
ControlNet A 93
ControlNet B 94
ControlNet interface 94
ControlNet 94
coordination control 94
COTS 94
CP 95
CPM 95
CPU 95
crimp tool 96
CSMA/CD 96
CSV 96
CUI 96
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custom application 96
custom data structure 96
CV 97
cycle communications manager 97
Chapter 5 - D 99DAC 99
data block 99
data entry mechanism 99
data format 99
data link (DLL) 100
database controller 100
database point 100
database populator 100
datacenter 100
datastore 101
DB schema 101
DBIF 101
DbPOP 101
DCD 101
DC 101
DCS 101
DD 102
DDE 102
DDL 102
DDO 102
DDS 102
default 102
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demand scan 103
DEM 103
demilitarized zone 103
derived point 103
Deutsche Industrie Normenausschuss 104
DevCtl 104
device control 104
device description item 104
device description language 104
device description object 105
device description service 105
device description synthesizer 105
device description 105
device profile 105
device 106
DH+ 106
DHCP 106
DHI 106
DIC 106
DI 106
DIM 106
DIN rail 107
DIN 107
DIP 107
dirty pop 107
Display Builder 107
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display object 108
display 108
disposable secondary 108
distributed batch control system topology 108
distributed system architecture 108
DLL 109
DLR 109
DMZ 109
DNS 109
DOC 109
DO 109
Domain tree 110
domain 110
DOM 110
double-click 110
downlink 110
downtime 110
drag 111
DSA 111
DSP display 111
DSR 111
DTE 111
DTR 111
dual redundancy 112
dual-bit status point 112
dummy controller 112
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dust cap 112
dynamic function block 112
dynamic indirection 112
dynamic-link library 113
Chapter 6 - E 115ECC 115
edge detection 115
EFM 115
EHB 115
EHBI 116
EHPM Point Import Utility 116
EHPM 116
EIM 116
ELCN 116
ELCN Bridge 117
ELCN Bridge MAU 117
electrical resistance 117
electromagnetic interference 117
electronic flow measurement 117
electronic signature 118
electrostatic discharge 118
ELPM 118
embedded block 118
EMDB 118
EMI 119
EMSN 119
enclosure 119
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engineering repository database 119
ENIM 119
enterprise 120
EPLCG 120
EPSS 120
equipment control 120
Equipment Detail 120
equipment filter 120
equipment model 120
equipment module 121
equipment operation 121
equipment phase 121
equipment procedure 121
equipment properties 121
Equipment Summary 122
Equipment Template 122
equipment type definition 122
equipment type 123
equipment unit 123
equipment unit procedure 123
equipment views 123
equipment 123
ERDB translation 124
ERDB 124
ER 124
Error 5 124
ESD 124
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ESM 125
ESIS 125
ES-T 125
ESVT 125
ESXi host 125
ESXi 126
ETBC 126
Ethernet interface module 126
Ethernet 126
EtherNet/IP 126
ETN 127
ETNI 127
EUCN 127
EU 127
EULA 128
event archiving 128
event 128
Excel Data Exchange 128
exception handling 128
exception history 128
exception scan 128
execution ID 129
exclusive use resource 129
Experion Server-TPS 129
Experion Station-TPS 129
export 129
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extended history 130
Chapter 7 - F 131faceplate 131
falling edge 131
FAS 131
fast Ethernet 131
fast history 131
fault tolerant Ethernet 132
FBAP 132
FBB 132
FBCF 132
FB 132
FBFP 133
FBS 133
FDA 133
FEE 133
FEP 133
ferrule 133
FF LD 134
FFD 134
FF 134
FFO 134
field address 134
field wiring 135
Fieldbus access sublayer 135
Fieldbus Foundation object 135
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Fieldbus Foundation 135
Fieldbus interface module 136
Fieldbus message specification 136
FIF 136
FIM 136
firewall 136
Flex Server 137
Flex Station 137
flexible point 137
floating bias 137
flow computer 138
flow meter 138
FMS 138
focus 139
focused function developer 139
folder 139
Forests 139
formula parameter definition 139
formula 140
Foundation Fieldbus 140
FPGA 140
FRC 140
free format report 140
frequency integration period 140
FSMO 141
FTA 141
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FTP 141
full item name 141
function block application process 141
function block builder 142
function block configuration form 142
function block faceplate 142
function block symbol 142
function block 142
functional asset model 143
Chapter 8 - G 145gateway router 145
GC server 145
generic flow meter 145
GFBD 145
gigabit Ethernet 145
global data ownership 146
GPMC 146
GPOs 146
GPS 146
graphical function block definition 146
ground 147
grounding-electrode 147
Group Policy 147
group 147
guaranteed store 147
guest operating system 147
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GUI 148
Chapter 9 - H 149H1 Fieldbus link 149
H1 Fieldbus segment 149
handlers 149
hardware definition file 149
HASE 150
HBSE 150
HCI 150
HG 150
header 150
hidden connections 150
high security network architecture 151
historical batch 151
history gate 151
history 151
HMIWeb Display Builder 151
Honeywell communications interface 151
Honeywell library tree 152
host memory 152
host server 152
HPM 152
HRB 152
HTML 153
HTTP 153
hub 153
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Chapter 10 - I 155ICP 155
IDE 155
IEC 61131-3 155
IEC 155
IEC exit processing 155
IEC output 156
IEEE 802.3 156
IEEE 156
I/F 156
IKB 156
immediate origin 156
import 157
in 157
indisposable secondary 157
initializable connection 157
initializable input/initializable output 157
initialization propagation 158
input value 158
input 158
input/output channel function block 158
input/output manager 158
input/output device 159
input/output module function block 159
inside connector 159
instance parameter 160
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integer 160
integrated account 160
Integrated Development Environment 160
integrated personal Station 160
integrated services digital network 160
interactive instruction annunciation 161
intercluster peer-to-peer 161
interprocess message record 161
I/O channel function block 161
I/O device 161
I/O link interface module 162
I/O link 162
I/O manager 162
I/O module function block 162
I/O processor 162
IOC 163
I/O 163
IOFB 163
IOLIM 163
IOLINK 163
IOM 163
IOP 164
IPS 164
IRQ 164
ISA 164
ISDN 164
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isolated 164
item grouping 165
item list 165
item name 165
item number 165
item 165
IXP 166
Chapter 11 - J 167Jet 167
JPEG 167
jumper 167
Chapter 12 - K 169K4LCN 169
KB 169
keeper 169
key parameters 169
kg 169
KL 169
Knowledge Builder 170
KTC 170
Chapter 13 - L 171L1 171
L2 171
LAN 171
LAS 171
layered recipe 171
LCL 172
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LCN 172
LCS620 172
LDU 172
LDS 172
LED 172
library properties 173
library tree 173
Honeywell library tree 173
license information record 173
license key 173
license 174
life cycle indicator 174
line power 174
line voltage 174
link active scheduler 174
link 174
linked phase 175
listed 175
load 175
loaded tree 175
local area network 175
local display object 176
Local I/O rack 176
local point 176
local server 176
local 176
logical shared memory 176
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LRN 177
LSM 177
Chapter 14 - M 179MAC 179
mA 179
main handler 179
main line valve branch node 179
main line valve node 179
management ESXi host 179
management node 180
management workloads 180
manual gas chromatograph 180
map block 180
master 180
master recipe 180
master recipe template 181
MAU 181
MBCS 181
MB 181
MByte 181
MCI 181
MD 182
m 182
MDI 182
mean 182
MEDE 182
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memory overcommit 182
MES 183
message zone 183
message 183
meter location 184
meter station branch node 184
meter station node 184
meter template 184
meter 184
method 185
MHz 185
Microlpm 185
Microsoft Access 185
Microsoft Excel Data Exchange 185
Microsoft Management Console 185
Microsoft Tape Format 186
migration 186
MMC 186
mm 186
mobile 186
mode parameter 186
mode 187
moderator 187
MRT 187
ms 187
MS-DOS 187
MTBF 187
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multiple static Station 188
multi-window Station 188
Chapter 15 - N 189N m 189
N/A 189
NaN 189
NAP 189
NAS 189
National Electrical Code 189
National Electrical Manufacturers Association 189
National Fire Protection Association 190
Navigation pane 190
NCL 191
N 191
NDP 191
NDS 191
NEC 191
NEMA 191
network access port 192
network interface card 192
network node controller 192
network 192
NFPA 192
NG 193
NIC teaming 193
NIC 193
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node 193
notification 194
notification client 194
notification detector 194
notification distribution publisher 194
notification distribution subscriber 195
notification frame 195
notification generator 195
notification manager 195
notification message 196
notification package 196
notification packet 196
notification pane 196
notifications distributor 196
NT security profile 196
NT security subsystem 197
NT 197
NTFS 197
NTP 197
null ERDB 197
null phase block 197
Chapter 16 - O 199object linking and embedding 199
observation period 199
observation 199
OCX 199
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ODBC driver 200
ODBC 200
ODS 200
OEM 200
OEP 200
offline 201
ohmmeter 201
OLE automation 201
OLE custom control 201
OLE for Process Control 201
OLE in-process handler 202
OLE in-process server 202
OLE local server 202
OLE 202
ONL 203
online license upgrade 203
online 203
OPC 203
OP 204
open data access 204
open database connectivity 204
OpenCCT 205
operating group 205
operation 205
operation name list 205
operator entry panel 205
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operator ID 206
operator password 206
operator security level 206
Operator-based security 206
orifice flow meter 206
OU 207
output bias 207
output parameter 207
output 208
outside connector 208
override interlock 208
Chapter 17 - P 209P2P 209
page 209
parallel branch 209
parameter connection 209
parameter connector 209
parameter 210
PAR 210
parent recipe 210
partner 210
passive connection 210
passive connector 210
passive parameter 211
PBIM 211
PBIM-SST 211
PCCC 211
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PCode 212
PCR 212
PDC 212
peer network 212
Peer-to-Peer 212
periodic scan 212
permissive interlock 212
phase 213
phase level contract formula parameter 213
phase level contract report parameter 213
physical asset model 213
physical gas chromatograph 213
PIC 213
PICFastCutoff 214
PIChannel 214
PID 214
PI 214
PIM 214
pin 214
pipeline batch 214
pipeline 215
PITotalizer 215
PLC 215
pNIC 215
PO 215
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Point Detail display 216
point parameter 216
point references 216
point server 216
point 217
policy list 217
policy 217
preferred server 217
primary server 217
primary 218
principle 218
privilege 218
procedural control 219
procedural element 219
procedure 219
Procedure Analyst 219
Procedure Explorer 219
procedure function chart 219
process 219
process action 220
process cell 220
process control 220
process controller 220
process input 220
process operation 220
process operational workloads 221
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process parameter 221
process point 221
process software 221
process stage 221
process variable 221
processing unit 222
product 222
product detector 222
production ESXi host 222
production rules 222
production workloads 222
Profibus 223
programmable logic controller 223
project tree 223
project view 223
project 224
projected CM/SCM 224
property page 224
property sheet 224
property 224
protocol 224
proxy node 225
PS12x.x 225
P/S 225
pseudo-code 225
pSOS 225
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PTO 226
PU 226
public name 226
pulse input IOM FB 226
pulse input IOM 226
pulse input module 226
PV algorithm 227
PV clamp 227
PV period 227
PVC 227
PV 227
PWMC 228
Chapter 18 - Q 229Quick Builder database 229
Quick Builder 229
Chapter 19 - R 231rack 231
radial menu 231
RAM 231
random access memory 231
R-BAR 232
RC 232
RCP 232
RDB 232
RD 232
R 232
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read-only connection 233
read-only parameter connector 233
real 233
recipe 233
recipe level contract formula parameter 234
recipe level contract report parameter 234
recipe level local formula parameter 234
recipe level local report parameter 234
recipe management 234
recipe operation 234
recipe phase 234
recipe procedure 235
recipe step block 235
recipe unit procedure 235
reducer node 235
redundancy director 235
redundancy module 235
redundancy state 235
redundancy 236
redundant chassis pair 236
redundant server 236
reference batch 237
regulatory documentation 237
related content 237
relationship 237
release directory 237
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remote request logon 238
remote server 238
remote terminal unit 238
remote 238
repeater 238
replica 239
replicated 239
report 239
requester 239
resistance temperature detector 239
resource 239
resource file 239
RFI 240
right-click 240
rising edge 240
RIUP 240
RLSD 240
RM 240
ROM 241
root template 241
rotary Station 241
route 241
router 241
RPI 242
RPS 242
RPTD 242
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RRSU 242
RSoP 242
RTB 242
RTDB 243
RTD 243
RTP 243
RTS/CTS 243
RTU 243
run 243
run-time authorization 244
R/W 244
Chapter 20 - S 245S88 245
S9000 245
safe state 245
SafeBrowse object 245
SafeView 245
sample period 246
SCADA Controllers view 246
SCADA 246
scan packet 246
scan period 246
scan 246
scanning 247
scheduler 247
SCMB 247
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SCN 248
scope of responsibility 248
screw 248
script 248
SCSI 248
SDK 248
secondary readiness 249
secondary server 249
secondary 249
security area 250
security descriptor 250
security level 250
security manager proxy 250
security manager 251
security zone 251
segment 251
semiconductor 251
sequential control module block symbol 251
sequential control module builder 251
sequential control module function block 252
sequential control module 252
Series A I/O 252
Series H I/O 252
Series R I/O 253
server location 253
server redundancy 253
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server Station 254
server 254
setpoint parameter 254
shape sequence 254
shape 254
shapelink 255
shared-use resource 255
sheath 255
SI 255
sigma 255
signal reflections 255
signed 255
significant digit 256
silo cluster 256
SIM 256
Sites 256
SLC 256
slot address 256
SMP 256
SNMP 256
SNTP 257
SO 257
SOE 257
softkey 257
software arbitration 257
Software Development Kit 257
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SoS 258
SP 258
SPP 258
SPQC 258
SQL 258
SR 259
SST 259
SST-PFB-CLX-RLL, SST-PB3-CLX-HWL 259
standard dictionary 259
standard history 259
standard point 260
state 260
static library 260
static Station 260
Station Automation object model 261
station flow meter 261
station gas chromatograph 261
Station identifier 261
Station-based security 261
Station 261
status line 262
status point 262
step block 262
step 263
strip gauge 263
strip tool 263
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subgroup period 263
subgroup range 264
subgroup size 264
subgroup 264
subnet 264
substitute parameter name 264
substituted name 264
supervisory control 265
supervisory ControlNet 265
swap 265
Switch configuration form 265
Switch configuration file 265
Switch text file 265
switch 266
switchover 266
symbol file (SYM) 266
synchronization 266
synchronize 267
SYS 267
System Administrator 267
system interface 267
system library 267
system menu 267
system repository 268
system template 268
System.mdw 268
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tag name 269
tag 269
tagged block 269
tap 269
task 270
TCP/IP 270
TDC 3000 270
TDR 270
template display 270
template 271
terminal server 271
terminator 271
test script 271
thermocouple 271
thin client 271
thread 272
time domain reflectometer 272
timer 272
T-nodes 272
torque 272
TotalPlant Batch 273
TP 273
TPL file 273
TPN system 273
TPS Station 273
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transition block 273
transition 274
transition condition 274
tree view 274
trend set 274
trend 274
triggered I/O 274
trunk 275
TSV 275
T-tap 275
turbine flow meter 275
TWAIN 275
Chapter 22 - U 277UCL 277
UCM 277
UCN 277
UDC 277
UDT 277
UEA 277
UFBC 278
UI 278
UIO 278
ultrasonic flow meter 278
unassigned item 278
uniform resource locator 279
unit 279
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unit control module 279
unit instance 279
UOC 280
Unit Operations Controller 280
unit procedure 280
unit supervision 280
Unit Timeline 280
universal mounting bracket 280
unreasonable high alarm/unreasonable low alarm 280
unsigned 281
unsolicited messaging 281
uplink 281
UPS 281
URL 281
user file 282
user group 282
user identification 282
user interface 282
user library 282
user manager 282
user scan task controller 282
user table 283
user template 283
user-defined parameter 283
user-defined template 283
USKB 283
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UT 284
utility 284
Chapter 23 - V 285VAC 285
vCenter server 285
vCPU 285
VCR 285
VDC 286
VFD 286
VGA 286
virtual communications relationship 286
virtual controller 286
virtual field device 286
virtual flow meter 287
virtual machine 287
virtual network 287
virtual switch 287
VM 287
vNIC 287
voltage threshold 287
vSphere Client 288
VPN 288
vSwitch 288
vUOC 288
Chapter 24 - W 289WAN 289
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Windows NT 289
windup status 289
WinNT 290
WINS 290
Wire 290
workgroup administrator utility 290
workspace region 290
workspace toolbar 290
workspace 291
WS 291
WSE 291
WWW 291
Chapter 25 - X 293X-BAR-BAR 293
X-BAR 293
XPM 293
Chapter 26 - Y 295Y-tap 295
Chapter 27 - Z 297zero footprint 297
zoom region 297
Notices 299
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1 ABOUT THIS DICTIONARYThis guide contains an alphabetical
listing of acronyms, terms, andphrases used in Experion PKS.
Revision history
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n. The SCM states of Aborting, Stopping, Stopped, Holding, and
Heldare collectively referred to as the abnormal states.
absolute origin blockn. Block on which the absolute origin
parameter is defined.
absolute originn. Origin parameter that is at the starting point
of the parameterprojection chain.
See also: immediate origin, parameter.
access capabilityn. An identifiable Control Builder construct
that represents a set ofcriteria; all of the criteria must be met
in order to grant access. Anaccess capability is associated with
each Control Builder securityelement. For example, the construct
could indicate that access onlywill be granted if the user is a
member of TPS_Engineer, AND hasaccess to a particular set of
equipment.
access tokenn. The token represented by the handle passed to the
log on processthat represents the user and his/her access
permissions. It uniquelyidentifies the user who has logged on. It
contains the user's securityID, the names of any groups to which
the user belongs, and anyWindows privileges pertaining to the
user.
Windows access token attributes are:
n Security ID (user's personal identifier – typically
corresponds tothe user's name)
n Group IDs (Groups to which the user belongs)
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securitysensitive services user may invoke)
n Default owner (usually same as the Security ID)
n Primary group (not used – typically for collecting security
IDs intoorganizational groups for POSIX)
See also: run-time authorization.
accumulator pointn. A type of standard point that is used to
represent counters.Information contained in the accumulator point
can include: the rawvalue, a process value, a rollover value, a
scale factor, and a meterfactor.
See also: standard point.
ACn. Abbreviation for alternating current.
Compare: DC.
ACEn. Abbreviation for application control environment.
An application control environment computer-based
(Windowsplatform) controller rather than a hardened purpose built
controller.
When referring to a computer acting as an ACE controller, use
theterm ACE node.
ACLn. Abbreviation for access control list.
acronymn. A text string that represents a state or value of a
point parameter ina display. From an operator's point of view, it
much easier tounderstand the significance of an acronym, such as
"Stopped", than itis to interpret the meaning of an abstract value,
such as "0".
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as requesting a report,when the PV of the point to which it is
attached changes value.
Compare: PV algorithm.
See also: algorithm.
active connectorAlso known as inside connector.
n. A block or parameter reference permanently dedicated to
aparticular parameter within a basic function block. Active
connectorsprovide special functionality within the block that is
not available frompassive connectors.
Compare: passive connector.
See also: active parameter.
Active Directoryn. A Microsoft technology, part of the Active
Platform, that is designedto enable applications to find, use, and
manage directory resources(for example, user names, network
printers, and permissions) in adistributed computing environment.
Distributed environments areusually heterogeneous collections of
networks that often runproprietary directory services from
different providers. To simplifydirectory-related activities
associated with locating and administeringnetwork users and
resources, Active Directory presents applicationswith a single set
of interfaces that eliminates the need to deal withdifferences
between and among these proprietary services. ActiveDirectory is a
component of the Windows Open Services Architecture(WOSA).
Note the capitalization.
active highn. A signal that is true when the voltage is Logic
Level One.
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Level Zero.
Compare: active high.
active memoryn. The total amount of memory used by a virtual
machine. Thisamount may be less than the allocated memory
active parametern. A parameter with a dedicated connection
resource called an activeconnector.
See also: active connector.
active server locationAlso known as primary server location.
n. In a system with BCC, where the computer acting as the
primaryserver is located.
Compare: backup server location.
See also: BCC, server location, primary server, secondary
server, serverredundancy.
ActiveX componentn. A type of application designed to be called
up from otherapplications, rather than being executed
independently. (ActiveX is aset of technologies developed by
Microsoft.) An example of an ActiveXcomponent is a custom dialog
box, which works in conjunction with ascript.
See also: ActiveX document.
Note the capitalization.
ActiveX documentn. An ActiveX-compliant document. (ActiveX is a
set of technologiesdeveloped by Microsoft.) Examples include
Microsoft Worddocuments and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
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Note the capitalization.
activity entityAlso known as recipe.
n. An object from which an activity can be created (for example,
RCMor SCM for batch/procedure activities).
See also: activity, recipe.
activityn. A series of actions (with a start time and an end
time) that occurwithin a plant. The term provides a market-neutral
entity that canrepresent products such as batches, movement
automation, andprocedural operations.
NOTE: Maps to Control Recipe in S88 terminology.
See also: activity entity.
ADFSn. Abbreviation for Microsoft's Active Directory Federation
Services.
administrative privilegesn. All of the computer rights and
privileges that a person would havewith computer Administrator
password security.
advanced alarm managementn. A name given to either of two
optional alarm management systems,"Three Stage Alarm Management"
and "Structured ResponseManagement." In both systems, an alarm
instruction display appearswhen an operator acknowledges an alarm.
Operators must carry outthe instructions and enter a description of
their actions in an alarmresponse display.
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n. The American Gas Association (www.aga.org), founded in
1918,represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver
cleannatural gas throughout the United States.
AICn. Abbreviation for analog input channel function block.
AIn. Abbreviation for analog input.
Compare: DI.
See also: input.
AIMn. Abbreviation for analog input module function block.
alarm/event journaln. A file that records all alarms and events.
It is accessed to generatereports and can also be archived to
offline media.
alarm linen. Station's alarm line generally displays the most
recentlyunacknowledged alarm. (The alarm linemay be hidden on
yoursystem, or it may be configured to operate in a special
manner.)
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Toolbar Command zone
Message zone
Status line
Alarm lineAlarm line
Status bar
Message zone
Command zone
Location pane or asset pane
Display
alarm priorityn. One of five levels of severity can be specified
for an alarm. Thealarm priorities from least to most severe
are:
n Journal
n Low
n High
n Urgent
n Critical
alarmn. An indication (visual and/or audible) that alerts an
operator at aStation of an abnormal or critical condition. Each
alarm has a typeand a priority. Alarms can be assigned either to
individual points or forsystem-wide conditions, such as a
controller communications failure.Alarms can be viewed on a Station
display and included in reports.Experion classifies alarms into the
following types:
n PV Limit
n Unreasonable High and Unreasonable Low
n Control Failure
n External Change
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algorithm/pointcombination. It is used to store the algorithm's
configuration detailsand run-time (working) values.
algorithmAlso known as point algorithm.
n. A set of rules that enhance a point’s functionality by
operating onpoint data either before or after normal point
processing. There aretwo types of point algorithms: PV algorithm
and action algorithm.
See also: action algorithm, algorithm block, derived point,
point, PValgorithm.
alias tablen. A matrix that associates alias names with the
actual parameters thealiases may resolve to at run-time. The alias
table is the keycomponent to the common SCM function. It creates
the foundationfor dynamic indirection.
See also: dynamic indirection, parameter, SCM.
allocationn. A form of coordination control that assigns a
resource to a batch orunit. Note that an allocation can be for the
entire resource or forportions of a resource.
allocated memoryn. The total amount of memory allocated to a
virtual machine. This isthe maximum amount of memory the virtual
machine can use.
alternative pathn. Part of a Recipe Procedure, where only one of
the alternative stepsequences is activated.
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AMn. Abbreviation for application module. A TPN LCN node that
supportssupervisory control functions and facilitates the
implementation ofadvanced calculations and control strategies. On
the Experion LCN,the AM has an emulated LCN interface presented to
its TPN LCNpersonality and no actual LCN coax connection.
American Gas AssociationAlso known as AGA.
n. The American Gas Association (www.aga.org), founded in
1918,represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver
cleannatural gas throughout the United States.
analog pointn. A type of standard point that is used to
represent continuous valuesthat are either real or integer.
Continuous values in a process include:pressure, flow, fill levels,
and temperature.
See also: standard point.
ANSIn. Acronym for American National Standards Institute.
AOCn. Abbreviation for analog output channel function block.
AOn. Abbreviation for analog output.
Compare: DO.
See also: output.
AOMn. Abbreviation for analog output module function block.
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application operational workloadsn. Workloads (that is, virtual
machines) associated with the processbeing controlled, but are not
the primary means by which it iscontrolled. For example, eServer
and Honeywell advanced applications.
application programn. A user-written program integrated into
Experion using anapplication programming interface (API).
applicationn. A computer program. Station and Experion are both
applications,as is Microsoft Word.
approvedn. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
arbitrationn. A form of coordination control that determines how
a resourceshould be allocated when there are more requests for the
resourcethan can be accommodated at one time.
arean. A logical sub-section of your building or site. Custom
displays,points, and access configuration can be partitioned by
area. Operatorsor Stations can be assigned access to particular
areas only. Areas aregenerally aligned with physical areas of a
building or site.
ASAn. Abbreviation for application specific architecture.
Architecture andprotocol specification used in ControlNet
networks.
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circuit.
aspect ration. The aspect ratio is defined as the width of an
image divided by itsheight. A tall, thin image has a low aspect
ratio, whereas a short, wideimage has a large aspect ratio.
For cardholder images, the aspect ratio is: 0.85 (370×438
pixels).
For signature images, the aspect ratio is: 3.7 (370×100
pixels).
assemblyn. An I/O device-defined data structure holding
information about allchannels of the device.
asset filtern. The Asset Filter, when applied, filters the
Equipment Summary toshow only equipment belonging to a specific
asset.
asset hierarchyn. A concept in the Enterprise Model (similar to
Plant Data Model) todefine the containment-based hierarchical model
of equipmententities and unit equipments.
asset modeln. A model that provides an organizational structure
to enable you toengineer your Experion system around your key
entities. It provides ahierarchical structure that is intended to
resemble your organization.
Asset viewn. A navigation view in Quick Builder that can be used
to view itemslisted by asset to which they are assigned.
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facilities, or buildings.All assets have a tag name, an item name,
and a full item name. Anasset can be assigned to an operator or
Station for the purposes ofscope of responsibility, that is, for
the purposes of controlling what anoperator or Station can view or
control in your Experion system.
Previously known as an area.
assignable assetsn. Assets that can be assigned to an operator
or Station for thepurposes of controlling what an operator or
Station can view orcontrol in the Experion system.
assigned functionn. A function or set of functions assigned to a
chassis, for example, acontroller (chassis) within a bottling plant
may have an assignedfunction to wash bottles.
See also: chassis, controller, redundancy.
assignmentn. Act of associating a CM, SCM or IOM with a CEE,
prior to loading tothe CEE.
See also: CEE, CM, IOM, SCM.
associated itemsn. Items in Quick Builder that are automatically
created as part of anequipment item are referred to as associated
items. These items aredeleted if an equipment item is deleted.
Associated items can include, but are not limited to:
n Controllers
n SCADA points
n EFM items
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associationn. The mapping of I/O channel function blocks to I/O
module functionblocks, which interface the physical I/O device's
data.
See also: I/O channel function blocks, I/O device, I/O module
functionblocks.
ATLn. Abbreviation for ActiveX template library.
ATMn. Abbreviation for asynchronous transfer mode. A
communicationsprotocol based on cell switching.
Atmos Pipe LDSn. Software released by Atmos International that
provides a pipelineleak detection system (LDS) that can be
integrated with Experion.
AUIn. Abbreviation for attachment unit interface. A 15-pin D
Portconnection on the network interface card (NIC) or
transceiverenabling connection to 10 Base 5 Ethernet cable.
Typically used toconnect the card to a transceiver.
automatic checkpointingn. In a redundant server system,
automatic checkpointing is theautomatic transfer of database
updates from the primary server to thebackup server.
automation system architecturen. In the scope of the control
platform, ASA is a communicationtransport layer and set of network
layer protocols.
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addition to PV, SP, OP, and MD,that can be used to store custom
data. Up to four auxiliary parameterscan be used to read and write
four related values without having tobuild extra points.
See also: analog point.
availabilityn. The ability of a device to carry out its assigned
functions based onits probability of failure.Mean Time Between
Failure (MTBF) is ameasure of availability.
See also: assigned function,MTBF.
AWGn. Abbreviation for American Wire Gauge.
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n. A printed circuit board, located in the back of the chassis,
providingdata bus, power bus, and mating connectors for all
installed modules.
backup control centerAlso known as BCC.
n. Backup Control Center (BCC) is a licensed option of Experion
thatsupports business continuity. BCC allows more than one pair
ofredundant servers to be configured, with each pair of
serversassociated with a server location.
See also: server location, active server location, backup server
location,primary server, secondary server, server redundancy.
backup server locationn. In a system with BCC, a location where
all servers are secondary(backup) servers. That is, none of the
computers in the location areacting as the primary server.
Compare: active server location.
See also: BCC, server location, primary server, secondary
server, serverredundancy.
bad valuen. A parameter value, (for example, PV), that is
indeterminate, which isthe result of conditions such as unavailable
input.
base templaten. The immediate derivation/instantiation parent of
atemplate/strategy.
See also: root template, template.
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refersto the property that defines the Equipment Template on
whichanother Equipment Template is based.
basenamen. In a redundant server and/or dual network system, a
server's nameconsists of a:
n Basename, a prefix that is identical for all
servers/connections
n Suffix, which identifies the server and, if applicable, the
connection
For example, if the basename is hsserv, the server names in
aredundant server, dual network system would be:
n hsserva0
n hsserva1
n hsservb0
n hsservb1
If the basename is hsserv, the server names in a redundant
serversystem would be:
n hsserva
n hsservb
basic controlControl that is dedicated to establishing and
maintaining a specificstate of equipment or process condition. It
may include regulatorycontrol, interlocking, monitoring, exception
handling, and discrete orsequential control.
basic function blockn. A block that exists as a component of a
container function block.Basic function blocks implement the core
functionality of Experioncontrol operations such as PID, device
control, and Logic gates. Basicfunction blocks have dependent names
but not tag names.
See also: block, container function block, device control,
function block,PID, tag name.
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batch controlControl activities and functions that involve
processing finitequantities of input materials by subjecting them
to an ordered set ofprocessing activities over a finite period of
time using one or morepieces of equipment.
batch IDA string to identify a Control Recipe. Batch ID is not
critical to aMaster Recipe.
batch processA process that leads to the production of finite
quantities of materialby subjecting input materials to an ordered
set of processing activitiesover a finite period of time using one
or more pieces of equipment.
batchIn the context of Experion Batch Manager, an entity that
representsthe production of a material at any point in the
process.
BBn. Abbreviation for basic block.
BCCAbbreviation for backup control center.
n. Backup Control Center (BCC) is a licensed option of Experion
thatsupports business continuity. BCC allows more than one pair
ofredundant servers to be configured, with each pair of
serversassociated with a server location.
See also: server location, active server location, backup server
location,primary server, secondary server, server redundancy.
BCD Filen. Acronym for Function Block Chart Data BLOB file.
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BDCn. Abbreviation for backup domain controller. An online
backup to theprimary domain controller (PDC) for Windows NT 4.0
domains. Notapplicable for Windows 2000 domains, where multiple
domaincontrollers are peers (no primary or backup).
BEMn. Abbreviation for battery extension module.
BFBn. Abbreviation for basic function block (a synonym of basic
block).
bindingn. A process to locate:
n the data owner block for an input connection
n the reference destination block for an output connection
BLOBn. Acronym for binary large object.
See also: BCD file.
block symbol configuration formn. The display form where you
enter block configuration information,such as pin orientation,
parameters used, and so on
See also: block symbol.
block symboln. The symbol or icon shown to the user during
graphicalconfiguration operations. It represents one view of a
block. Anotherview of the function block would be a block
configuration form.
See also: block, function block.
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blockn. A unit of data and operation within Experion. Experion
uses blocksas the component from which control strategies are
built. The twocategories of blocks are hardware entities and
functional entities.
BNAAbbreviation for building network adapter.
n. A device on a LAN that connects up to two channels by way of
aserial connection.
See also: channel, device, LAN.
BNCn. Abbreviation for Bayonet Neill-Concelman. A type of
coaxialconnector.
bondingn. The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an
electricallyconductive path that will ensure electrical continuity
and the capacityto conduct safely any current likely to be
imposed.
Booleann. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of logical (true,
false) values.Many languages directly support a Boolean data type,
with predefinedvalues for true and false; others use integer data
types to implementBoolean values, usually (although not always)
with 0 equaling falseand “not 0” equaling true
BOOTPn. Acronym for Network Boot Protocol. Use to provide IP
address andimage file path to diskless nodes. RFC-951, RFC-1542,
RFC-2132.
braidn. The conductive shield surrounding the signal conductor
in a coaxialcable. Used to minimize electromagnetic
interference.
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a pipelinenodethat has three openings:
1. An inlet.
2. An outlet.
3. A branch.
Flow measurement occurs at the branch.
See also: flow meter, node, pipeline.
branchn. An SCM block that allows selection divergence and
convergence.Only one path of many is chosen.
byten. Short for binary term. A unit of data, today almost
always consistingof 8 bits. A byte can represent a single
character, such as a letter, adigit, or a punctuation mark. Because
a byte represents only a smallamount of information, amounts of
computer memory and storageare usually given in kilobytes (1024
bytes), megabytes (1,048,576bytes), or gigabytes (1,073,741,824
bytes).
Abbreviation: B.
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n. Abbreviation for controller 1.
C2n. Department of Defense C2 security.
C200 controllern. A shorthand reference to a hybrid controller
that includes a C200version control processor module (CPM). The
C200 CPM model TC-PRS021 supersedes the C100 CPM model TC-PNX021
and can beused with both non-redundant and redundant hybrid
controllerconfigurations. The C100 CPM could only be used with
non-redundant controller configurations.
Compare: C300 controller.
See also: controller, CPM, hybrid controller.
C300 controllern. A shorthand reference to a hybrid controller
that includes a C300version control processor module (CPM).
Introduced with the Experionsystem R300.
Compare: C200 controller.
See also: controller, CPM, hybrid controller.
C300 emulationsn. The Hiway boxes are emulated in the C300
controllers bytranslating the HG box and slot configuration files
into standardExperion Control Builder configuration files using the
HSE CreatorTool.
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usingControl Builder create Control Module configurations which
emulatethe functionality of Hiway slots..
The Hiway boxes are emulated in the C300 controllers by
translatingthe HG box and slot configuration files into standard
ExperionControl Builder configuration files using the HSE Creator
Tool.
These translated files when imported into the Experion ERDB
usingControl Builder create Control Module configuratiosn which
emulatethe functionality of Hiway slots.
cabinetAlso known as enclosure.
n. An enclosure for industrial controls that is used to provide
a degreeof protection against defined environmental elements. Rated
by typeof protection they provide by the National Electrical
ManufacturersAssociation (NEMA).
Canadian Electrical Coden. Canadian standard for electrical
installations.
capability filen. This file contains some or all of the given
Fieldbus device'sinformation that can be read from a device online.
It consists of bothresource information (what the device can
potentially do) and valueinformation (how the device should
actually be set up).
See also: device, Foundation Fieldbus, resource file.
CBAbbreviation for Control Builder.
n. The control building software, running on a Windows
operatingsystem, that provides an environment in which to build
controlstrategies using function blocks for the Honeywell control
processor.
It includes Function Block Builder, SCM Builder, Function
BlockSymbols, SCM Symbols and Configuration Forms, SCM Blocks
andConfiguration Forms, Function Block Faceplate, and the Data
EntryMechanism.
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CCL DEAbbreviation for control component library development
environment.
n. A set of tools for creating control component libraries.
See also: control component library.
CCLBAbbreviation for control component library builder.
n. A specific software tool for creating control component
libraries(CCLs).
See also: control component library.
CCLAbbreviation for control component library.
n. A collection of related dynamic function blocks and
associatedsupport structures. Customers can load CCLs to
Experioncontrollers,independent of Experioncontroller releases.
Control componentlibraries (CCLs) are the transaction unit for
licensing, distributing,installing, and uninstalling dynamic
function blocks.
See also: controller, dynamic function blocks.
CCLPAbbreviation for control component library package.
n. A single file, containing all necessary files and other
structures foruse in distributing control component libraries
(CCLs) and installingthem at customer sites.
See also: control component library.
CCMAbbreviation for cycle communications manager.
n. Control execution environment (CEE) kernel object that
oversees theissuing of periodic request for peer data.
See also: CEE.
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CDAAbbreviation for control data access.
n. The Experion control system communication infrastructure
anddata access interface schema that provides application
integrationwith Experion system objects.
CDn. Abbreviation for compact disc.
CD-ROMn. Abbreviation for compact disc read-only memory.
CDSAbbreviation for custom data structure.
n. A function block of the Utility function block family that is
a build-time defined data structure, which can be used by other
functionblocks.
See also: function block.
CECAbbreviation for Canadian Electrical Code.
n. Canadian standard for electrical installations.
See also: NEC
CEEAbbreviation for control execution environment.
n. The control execution environment supports execution of a set
offunction blocks for solving control applications. It runs in the
hybridcontroller as a software layer built on top of the control
softwareinfrastructure.
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cellular data networkn Internet access provided via GSM, CDMA,
and LTE cellular datanetworks.
central processing unitAlso known as CPU.
n. The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is
thedevice that interprets and executes instructions. It has the
ability tofetch, decode, and execute instructions and to transfer
information toand from other resources over the computer’s main
data-transferpath, the bus. By definition, the CPU is the chip that
functions as the"brain" of a computer. However, in some instances
the termencompasses both the processor and the computer’s memory
or,even more broadly, the main computer console (as opposed
toperipheral equipment).
central repositoriesExperion system location for storage of the
equipment hierarchy,class information, unit tags, recipe
parameters, formula parameters,etc.
These locations could involve a combination of applications,
forexample, some items may be stored as types in Control Builder,
andother items may be stored in the Enterprise Model Builder
(EMB).
centralized batch control system topologyDeployment topology
where procedures, unit procedures, andoperations reside in a single
controller.
NOTE: Occasionally, due to capacity constraints,
multiplecontrollers are needed to accommodate these items.
Phases and control modules reside in multiple controllers,
eachhaving a scope of responsibility for specific equipment
unit(s).
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that issues digital certificates. InExperion, there is a single
Certificate Authority for each Security Area.
CertificateA certificate is an electronic document that uses a
digital signature tobind a public key with an identity. Experion
nodes obtain a certificatesigned by the Certificate Authority that
is used to represent the nodesidentity.
CFBDAbbreviation for control function block definition.
n. The controller definition of the function block required to
load thefunction block to the controller. For example, the CFBD
keeps theparameter value and block connections.
See also: block, controller, function block, parameter.
CFXAcronym for common file exchange.
n. A proprietary export format from FLOWCAL to export data
fromElectronic Flow Measurement (EFM) systems. Multiple versions
ofCFX apply: CFX 5, CFX 7, and CFX 8.
Compare: CSV.
channeln. The communications port used by the server to connect
to acontroller.
Channels are one slot, point, or screw terminal of an I/O device
for asingle I/O value, and are defined using the Quick Builder
tool.
chassis IDn, Given a redundant chassis pair, there is a need to
reference anindividual chassis logically (that is, Redundancy
State: Primary, orSecondary) or physically (that is, Chassis ID:
Chassis A, or Chassis B).Chassis A and Chassis B are used as
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chassis, assuming that most systems will label their chassis
pairs withan A/B suffix.
Since chassis placement (upper/lower; right/left; and so on)
isoptional, a position-dependent reference is unsuitable.
See also: chassis, primary, redundant chassis pair,
secondary.
chassisAlso known as device.
n. A single ICP enclosure, with backplane, power
supply,communications, and in most cases, controller module(s).
See also: backplane, ICP.
checkpointn. The act of taking a snapshot of memory resident
data, and writing itto disk (or other stable storage) to enable the
restart of a process afterit has begun.
checkpointingv. In a redundant server system, the process of
transferring databaseupdates from the primary server to the
secondary (backup) server.
See also: primary, redundant server, secondary.
child recipeIn a recipe that has two or more layers, the child
recipe is at the lowerlevel, and is controlled by the [parent]
recipe above it. Theparent/child concept in layered recipe is not
associated with anyparent/child relationship in user-defined
template functions.
child windown. Refers to a window inside of an applicationmain
window. Theapplication creates as many child windows as necessary
to support itsfunctionality.
See also: application.
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CIMAbbreviation for communications interface module.
n. Used to connect a controller to the server via a serial
link.
Compare: EIM.
CIPAbbreviation for control and information protocol.
n. Protocol used on ControlNet networks at the Transport
andApplication Layer.
See also: ControlNet.
CKn. Abbreviation for control kernel.
CLAbbreviation for control library.
n. A set of OLE custom interfaces that provide access to the
ERDB.
See also: ERDB, OLE.
class-based recipeClass-based recipes enable you to build a
single recipe against agroup of similar units, and instantiate
multiple instances of the recipeat run-time. These instances can be
executed simultaneously againstdifferent units. The recipe is built
once, tested once, and then run asmany times as needed (within the
system limits).
clean databasen. Database shipped from the factory.
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clean or empty ERDBn. Experionengineering repository database
(ERDB) consisting of theDB schema and system templates. There are
no user templates orfunction block instances.
Compare: null ERDB.
See also: DB schema, ERDB, function block, system template,
usertemplate.
cleanpointn. A point in time at which a set of data entities
reaches a state ofconsistency, as defined by the application.
clickv. To press and release a mouse button once without moving
themouse. Clicking is usually performed to select or deselect an
item orto activate a program or program feature.
Compare: double-click.
See also: drag, right click.
client softwaren. An umbrella term covering Experion components,
includingStation, Display Builder, and Quick Builder.
clientn. In Honeywell terminology, applications, which are the
componentsof the system that communicate with servers. For example,
the Stationand Control Builder applications.
clipboardn. A special memory resource maintained by Windows
operatingsystem. The clipboard stores a copy of the last
information that wascopied or cut. A paste operation passes data
from the clipboard to thecurrent application. A clipboard allows
information to be transferredfrom one application to another,
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theclipboard to copy text from a word processor document and
insert(paste) it into Station's Message Pad or an e-mail
message.
Data copied using the clipboard is static and will not reflect
laterchanges.
clonen. A copy of a virtual machine.
cluster blockA tag block that represents a local cluster for
establishing interclusterpeer-to-peer communication.
cluster IDThe unique identifier configured (either automatically
or manually) foreach cluster involved in intercluster peer-to-peer
communication.
CM/cm1. CM is an abbreviation for control module.
Also known as control module function block.n. A container block
within Control Builder that serves as anencapsulation of basic
function blocks.See also: Control Builder, function block.
2. n. cm (note case) is also used for centimeter(s).
CNBn. ControlNet communications/bridge cards for the ICP
chassis.
See also: chassis, ControlNet, ICP.
CNetAcronym for control network.
n. A local area network (LAN) specification developed by
Allen-Bradleyfor control networks. Standardized and maintained by
ControlNetInternational, Ltd.
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CNF filen. Acronym for function block instance configuration
file.
CNI EISAn. Acronym for ControlNet interface extended
industry-standardarchitecture.
See also: ControlNet interface.
CNI module for PCn. ControlNet interfacemodule for PC, located
on the server.
Compare: CNI module.
See also: ControlNet, server.
CNI modulen. ControlNet interfacemodule, located on a controller
or I/O (remote)chassis.
Compare: CNI module for PC.
See also: chassis, controller, ControlNet, I/O.
CNIAcronym for ControlNet interface.
n. The printed circuit card that is installed into the server.
It enablesthe server and associated databases to communicate to the
hybridcontroller by way of the ControlNet network. With cables,
theControlNet interface links the controller with remote I/O
modulechassis via the I/O network and/or other system controllers
and plantnetworks via ControlNet.
See also: chassis, controller, ControlNet, ControlNet A,
ControlNet B,hybrid controller, server.
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COAAbbreviation for controller object adapter.
n. Provides a level of abstraction for the objects in the CEE
tocommunicate with external objects in the TPS. This subsystem
takestwo forms in the CPM:
1. Initiator Control Object Adapter, iCOA
2. Responder Control Object Adapter, rCOA
This subsystem's parallel in the XPM architecture is a
combination ofthe Database Interface Task (DBIF), Comm/Ctrl
Interface (CCI), andthe UCN Interface (HPI).
See also: CEE, CPM, interprocess message record, TPS, XPM.
Collaboration Stationn. Collaboration Station is an Experion
licensed option that providesread-only, real-time access to all
Experion information using a large,intuitive multi-touch
interface.
A Collaboration Station connects to the Server for read-only
access toprocess data and alarms.
Compare: Console Extension Station, Console Station, Flex
Station.
See also: Server, Station.
collectionn. A set of named values or display objects that are
used in scripts.
See also: display object, script.
collisionn. When two devices try to send scan packets at the
same time. InEthernetnetworks, collisions are considered normal
events and theCSMA/CD access method is designed to quickly restore
the networkto normal activity after a collision occurs.
See also: CSMA/CD, Ethernet, network, scan packet.
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combo pointsn. Combo points functionality is used to manage name
collisions thatcan occur when two identical tag names exists in the
HG as well as inExperion. . Combo points functionality is used to
manage namecollisions that can occur when two identical tag names
exists in theHG as well as in Experion.
When an EHB is used to connect Experion controllers to an
LCNnetwork, identical tag names can exist on the HG point and on
thealgorithm CM. In such scenarios, if you load the algorithm CM to
theESV-T, name collision occurs. To manage such name collisions,
theCombo Point functionality is introduced. The Combo
Pointfunctionality extends the operation of the TPS point. You
canconfigure the tag names of the algorithm CMs, if the same tag
nameexists in the HG, as a Combo Point.
comma-delimited fileSynonym for CSV.
n. Filename extension assigned to text files containing tabular
data(row and column) of the type stored in database fields. CSV
filesenable communication between database systems that use
differentformats. As the name indicates, individual data entries
are separatedby commas. If the data in a field contains a comma,
the field is furthersurrounded with quotation marks.
Do not use comma-delimited file. Instead, use the term CSV.
Compare: TSV.
command zonen. The right-most section of Station's toolbar where
you can entercommands.
Figure 4-1: Command zone
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Toolbar Command zone
Message zone
Status line
Alarm lineAlarm line
Status bar
Message zone
Command zone
Location pane or asset pane
Display
Compare:message zone.
See also: Station.
common device control moduleA Control Module (CM) configured to
act as resource to be controlledand acquired by SCMs and
Recipes.
common file exchangeAlso known as CFX.
n. A proprietary export format from FLOWCAL to export data
fromElectronic Flow Measurement (EFM) systems. Multiple versions
ofCFX apply: CFX 5, CFX 7, and CFX 8.
Compare: CSV.
common file formatn. The format of a capability file, which is a
readable text documentbased on a Windows initialization (*.ini)
file type.
See also: capability file.
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common internet file systemn. A protocol that provides shared
access to files, printers, serial ports,and miscellaneous
communications between nodes on a network.
common resourceA resource that can provide services to more than
one requester.Common resources are identified as either
exclusive-use resources orshared-use resources.
communication protocoln. When used in the context of Electronic
Flow Measurement (EFM), acombination of the specific controller
type and the protocol andaddressing scheme used by the controller.
When configuring ametertemplate, the Engineer selects the device
family, which in turn selectsthe communication protocol that the
template uses.
See also: controller, EFM,meter template.
communications cablen. The transmission media providing the
physical paths for carryingdata between devices. In Experion,
communications cables aretypically used to establish the Process
Control Network networks andthe Ethernet network, linking Experion
workstations and servers.
See also: Ethernet.
communications interface moduleAlso known as CIM.
n. Used to connect a controller to the server via a serial
link.
Compare: EIM.
See also: controller, server.
compressor station noden. In Operational Application Suite, a
compressor station noderepresents a pipelinenode that contains one
or more compressors.
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compressorn. In Operational Application Suite, a compressor
represents amechanical device that increases the pressure of gas to
move itthrough the pipeline.
See also: compressor station node, flow meter, pipeline.
conduitn. A pipe, tube, tray, or pan for protecting electrical
cables and wires.
configuration databasen. The database that defines how system
components—such asStations, controllers, and points—are
configured.
See also: controller, point, Station.
connection managern. A Fieldbus Foundation service to manage
connection informationabout device types, devices, and blocks that
are activelycommunicating with a host application. The Control
Builderapplication supplied with the Engineering Tools
applicationimplements this service in an offline mode.
See also: block, connection, device, Fieldbus Foundation.
connectionn. A user-defined link between parameters that affects
data flow atexecution time, designating a relationship between the
blocks andparameters joined by the connection. Connections are
built fromconnectors at one or both ends of the connection.
See also: block, connector, parameter.
connectorn. A reference to a parameter or block that is part of
theimplementation of a connection. There are two types of
connectorswithin CEE: active and passive.
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See also: active connector, block, CEE, connection, parameter,
passiveconnector.
Console Extension Stationn. A Flex Station that is connected to
a Console Station rather than toan Experion server.
See also: Console Station, Flex Station, server.
Console Stationn. A Station that has direct access to Process
Controllers in addition tothe Experionserver. Because of this
direct access, there is no loss ofview of critical process data if
the server fails.
Compare: Console Extension Station, Flex Station.
See also: server, Station.
consolen. A logical grouping of Console Stations and Console
ExtensionStations.
See also: Console Extension Station, Console Station.
consolidate connectionsA feature, which ensures that a single
connection is used for a groupof ArmorPoint I/O modules, instead of
one connection per I/Omodule. Consolidating the connections
optimizes the usage ofnetwork bandwidth because data for all the
ArmorPoint I/O modulesis transferred over a single connection.
constantn. A fixed numeric value.
container function blockn. A function block that can contain
other blocks. CEE and ControlBuilder support two types of container
blocks: control module andsequential control module.
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block,sequential control module.
container pointn. A type of standard point that ties together a
set of other (related)standard points so that you can manage them
as if they were onepoint. A container point is, in effect, a
user-defined point type thatmatches your data requirements for a
particular type of device orscenario.
See also: point, standard point.
continuity testern. A test device that checks for uninterrupted
connections or signalpaths.
continuityn. Uninterrupted connection or signal path.
control and information protocoln. Protocol used on ControlNet
networks at the Transport andApplication Layer.
See also: ControlNet.
Control Buildern. The control building software, running on a
Windows operatingsystem, that provides an environment in which to
build controlstrategies using function blocks for the Honeywell
control processor.
It includes Function Block Builder, SCM Builder, Function
BlockSymbols, SCM Symbols and Configuration Forms, SCM Blocks
andConfiguration Forms, Function Block Faceplate, and the Data
EntryMechanism.
See also: control processor.
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control component library buildern. A specific software tool for
creating control component libraries(CCLs).
See also: control component library.
control component library developmentenvironment
n. A set of tools for creating control component libraries.
See also: control component library.
control component library packagen. A single file, containing
all necessary files and other structures foruse in distributing
control component libraries (CCLs) and installingthem at customer
sites.
See also: control component library.
control component libraryn. A collection of related dynamic
function blocks and associatedsupport structures. Customers can
load CCLs to Experioncontrollers,independent of Experioncontroller
releases. Control componentlibraries (CCLs) are the transaction
unit for licensing, distributing,installing, and uninstalling
dynamic function blocks.
See also: controller, dynamic function blocks.
control data accessAlso known as: CDA.
n. The Experion control system communication infrastructure
anddata access interface schema that provides application
integrationwith Experion system objects.
control drawingn. The child window that represents the control
module as it is beingedited. It shows the blocks and connections
contained within it and is
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be oneof two types; control modules or sequential control modules.
Thedrawing gives a view of the internals of a control
module/sequentialcontrol module.
See also: block, connection, control module, sequential control
module.
control execution environmentn. The control execution
environment supports execution of a set offunction blocks for
solving control applications. It runs in the hybridcontroller as a
software layer built on top of the control
softwareinfrastructure.
See also: function block, hybrid controller.
control failure alarmn. For analog points and status points, an
alarm configured to workwhen an OP, SP, or MD, or a parameter
control is issued and ademand scan on the source address, performed
by the server, findstheir value does not match the controlled
value.
See also: analog point, demand scan,MD, OP, parameter, SP,
statuspoint.
control function block definitionAlso known as CFBD.
n. The controller definition of the function block required to
load thefunction block to the controller. For example, the CFBD
keeps theparameter value and block connections.
See also: block, controller, function block, parameter.
control leveln. A security level (a number from 0–255) assigned
to a point. Onlyoperators who have been assigned a control
level—equal to or higherthan—a point's control level can control
that point.
See also: point, security level.
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control libraryAlso known as CL.
n. A set of OLE custom interfaces that provide access to the
ERDB.
See also: ERDB, OLE.
control module function blockn. A container block within Control
Builder that serves as anencapsulation of basic function
blocks.
See also: Control Builder, function block.
control moduleAlso known as control module function block.
n. A container block within Control Builder that serves as
anencapsulation of basic function blocks.
See also: Control Builder, function block.
In the Experion Batch Manager context, the lowest level grouping
ofequipment in the physical model that can carry out basic control.
Thisterm applies to both the physical equipment and the
equipmententity.
control networkAlso known as CNet.
n. A local area network (LAN) specification developed by
Allen-Bradleyfor control networks. Standardized and maintained by
ControlNetInternational, Ltd.
See also: ControlNet, LAN.
control parametern. A point parameter that is used as a control.
A control parameter hasboth a source address and a destination
address. The destination forthe parameter value is usually an
address within the controller. Controlparameters can be defined as
automatic (server can change) ormanual (operator can change).
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control processor modulen. The module within the hybrid
controller in which Experion controlstrategies (including
continuous, logic, motor, and sequenceapplications) execute. It
communicates with I/O and peer devices viathe ICP backplane and the
connected supervisory control network.Together with an ICP
backplane and I/O devices, the CPM constitutesa controller. Note
that the C200 version CPM supports both non-redundant and redundant
hybrid controller configurations. Itsupersedes the C100 CPM, which
could only be used in non-redundant hybrid controller
configurations
See also: C200 controller, control processor, hybrid
controller,supervisory control.
control processorn. A shorthand reference to the control
processor module (CPM) in anExperionhybrid controller that provides
regulatory, sequential, and fastlogic control. A unit controller
with Process Manager styleControlWare functionality, fast logic
control functionality, Level 1 &Level 2 batch functionality,
and custom data entities; one module ofthe controller.
See also: controller, CPM, hybrid controller.
control recipeA type of recipe which, through its execution,
defines the manufactureof a single batch of a specific product. A
Control Recipe is the resultof loading a Master Recipe and resides
in the controller (real-time).
Control Recipes are instantiated from Master Recipes and as such
arethe executable version of a Master Recipe. A Control Recipe
isassociated with a specific Unit instance selected by
theoperator/program, and executes against that Unit instance at
run-time.
control solvern. Commercial name for the downloaded software in
the controlprocessor (personality image). It is a flexible control
environment for
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executing regulatory, logic, and sequential control functions in
thecontrol processor.
See also: control processor, sequential control module.
ControlEdge 900n. A family of control system and I/O components
that can beassembled to create PLC or UOC systems.
controller object adaptern. Provides a level of abstraction for
the objects in the CEE tocommunicate with external objects in the
TPS. This subsystem takestwo forms in the CPM:
1. Initiator Control Object Adapter, iCOA
2. Responder Control Object Adapter, rCOA
This subsystem's parallel in the XPM architecture is a
combination ofthe Database Interface Task (DBIF), Comm/Ctrl
Interface (CCI), andthe UCN Interface (HPI).
See also: CEE, CPM, interprocess message record, TPS, XPM.
controllerAlso known as remote terminal unit, RTU.
n. A generic term for a device that is used to control and
monitor oneor more processes in field equipment. The most common
control andmonitoring device in an access control and security
system is anaccess control panel. Other devices include security
monitoringpanels, elevator controllers, and fire monitoring
devices. Controllersinclude programmable logic controllers (PLCs),
loop controllers, barcode readers, and scientific analyzers.
See also: C200 controller, control processor, CPM, hybrid
controller,network node controller, PLC.
ControlNet An. One of two ControlNet networks in a redundant
ControlNetconfiguration.
Compare: ControlNet B
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ControlNet Bn. One of two ControlNet networks in a redundant
ControlNetconfiguration.
Compare: ControlNet A
See also: ControlNet.
ControlNet interfacen. The printed circuit card that is
installed into the server. It enablesthe server and associated
databases to communicate to the hybridcontroller by way of the
ControlNet network. With cables, theControlNet interface links the
controller with remote I/O modulechassis via the I/O network and/or
other system controllers and plantnetworks via ControlNet.
See also: chassis, controller, ControlNet, ControlNet A,
ControlNet B,hybrid controller, server.
ControlNetn. The time-critical, deterministic, high speed
Experioncommunications network used to transfer signals and
messagesbetween the system server and connected controllers
(SupervisoryControlNet), or between controllers and I/Ochassis (I/O
ControlNet).ControlNet utilizes a publish/subscribe
(producer/consumer) networkmodel to achieve maximum flexibility and
performance. ControlNet isa trademark of Allen-Bradley Inc.
See also: chassis, controller, ControlNet A, ControlNet B, I/O,
server.
coordination controlA type of control that directs, initiates,
and/or modifies the executionof procedural control and the
utilization of equipment entities.
COTSn. Abbreviation for commercial off-the-shelf.
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CP1. Abbreviation for control platform.
2. Abbreviation for control processor.n. A shorthand reference
to the control processor module (CPM) inan Experionhybrid
controller that provides regulatory, sequential,and fast logic
control. A unit controller with Process Manager styleControlWare
functionality, fast logic control functionality, Level 1& Level
2 batch functionality, and custom data entities; onemodule of the
controller.See also: controller, CPM, hybrid controller.
CPMAbbreviation for control processor module.
n. The module within the hybrid controller in which Experion
controlstrategies (including continuous, logic, motor, and
sequenceapplications) execute. It communicates with I/O and peer
devices viathe ICP backplane and the connected supervisory control
network.Together with an ICP backplane and I/O devices, the CPM
constitutesa controller. Note that the C200 version CPM supports
both non-redundant and redundant hybrid controller configurations.
Itsupersedes the C100 CPM, which could only be used in
non-redundant hybrid controller configurations
See also: C200 controller, control processor, hybrid
controller,supervisory control.
CPUAbbreviation for central processing unit.
n. The computational and control unit of a computer. The CPU is
thedevice that interprets and executes instructions. It has the
ability tofetch, decode, and execute instructions and to transfer
information toand from other resources over the computer’s main
data-transferpath, the bus. By definition, the CPU is the chip that
functions as the"brain" of a computer. However, in some instances
the termencompasses both the processor and the computer’s memory
or,even more broadly, the main computer console (as opposed
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prepared coaxialcable.
See also: ControlNet.
CSMA/CDAcronym for Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection.
n. An element defined by the IEEE 802.3 specification. It is an
accessmethod, which is used by devices connected to an Ethernet
segment.Each device senses availability of the medium, transmits,
and thenlistens for any collisions. (If a collision occurs, at a
random timeinterval, the transmission is retried.)
See also: Ethernet, IEEE 802.3.
CSVAbbreviation for comma separated values.
n. Filename extension assigned to text files containing tabular
data(row and column) of the type stored in database fields. CSV
filesenable communication between database systems that use
differentformats. As the name indicates, individual data entries
are separatedby commas. If the data in a field contains a comma,
the field is furthersurrounded with quotation marks.
Compare: TSV.
CUIn. Abbreviation for control user interface.
custom applicationn. A user-written application that has been
integrated with Experion.
custom data structuren. A function block of the Utility function
block family that is a build-time defined data structure, which can
be used by other functionblocks.
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CVn. Abbreviation for calculated variable.
cycle communications managern. Control execution environment
(CEE) kernel object that oversees theissuing of periodic request
for peer data.
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