Dictionary EP-DCX126 PDF
Dictionary EP-DCX126 PDF
Dictionary EP-DCX126 PDF
Experion
Dictionary
EP-DCX126
R310.2
June 2010
Release 310.2
Honeywell
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Symbol Definitions
The following table lists those symbols used in this document to denote certain conditions.
Symbol Definition
Symbol Definition
ANSI.................................................................................................................................... 34
Anti-Passback ..................................................................................................................... 34
AO ....................................................................................................................................... 34
AOC .................................................................................................................................... 34
AOM .................................................................................................................................... 34
API ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Application........................................................................................................................... 35
Application Program ............................................................................................................ 35
Approved ............................................................................................................................. 35
Area..................................................................................................................................... 35
ASA ..................................................................................................................................... 35
ASIC.................................................................................................................................... 35
Aspect Ratio ........................................................................................................................ 35
Assembly............................................................................................................................. 35
Asset ................................................................................................................................... 36
Asset Model......................................................................................................................... 36
Assignable Assets ............................................................................................................... 36
Assigned Functions ............................................................................................................. 36
Assignment.......................................................................................................................... 36
Association .......................................................................................................................... 36
ATL...................................................................................................................................... 36
ATM..................................................................................................................................... 36
AUI ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Automatic Checkpointing..................................................................................................... 37
Automation System Architecture ......................................................................................... 37
Auxiliary Parameter ............................................................................................................. 37
Availability ........................................................................................................................... 37
AWG.................................................................................................................................... 37
B .................................................................................................................................38
Backplane............................................................................................................................ 38
Bad Value............................................................................................................................ 38
Basename ........................................................................................................................... 38
Base Template .................................................................................................................... 38
Basic Function Block ........................................................................................................... 38
BB ....................................................................................................................................... 38
BCD File .............................................................................................................................. 38
BDC..................................................................................................................................... 39
BEM .................................................................................................................................... 39
BFB ..................................................................................................................................... 39
Binding ................................................................................................................................ 39
BLOB................................................................................................................................... 39
Block ................................................................................................................................... 39
Block Symbol....................................................................................................................... 39
Block Symbol Configuration Form ....................................................................................... 39
BNA..................................................................................................................................... 39
BNC..................................................................................................................................... 39
Bonding ............................................................................................................................... 40
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Contents
BOOTP ................................................................................................................................40
Boolean ................................................................................................................................40
Braid.....................................................................................................................................40
Branch..................................................................................................................................40
Byte ......................................................................................................................................40
C................................................................................................................................. 40
C1 ........................................................................................................................................40
C2 ........................................................................................................................................40
C200 Controller ....................................................................................................................40
C300 Controller ....................................................................................................................41
Cabinet.................................................................................................................................41
Canadian Electrical Code.....................................................................................................41
Capability File.......................................................................................................................41
Card Details .........................................................................................................................41
Cardholder ...........................................................................................................................41
Cardholder Object Model (CHOM) .......................................................................................41
CB ........................................................................................................................................41
CCL ......................................................................................................................................41
CCL DE ................................................................................................................................41
CCLB....................................................................................................................................42
CCLP....................................................................................................................................42
CCM .....................................................................................................................................42
CCT......................................................................................................................................42
CD........................................................................................................................................42
CD-ROM ..............................................................................................................................42
CDA .....................................................................................................................................42
CDS .....................................................................................................................................42
CEC .....................................................................................................................................42
CEE......................................................................................................................................42
CFBD ...................................................................................................................................42
Channel................................................................................................................................42
Chassis ................................................................................................................................43
Chassis ID............................................................................................................................43
Checkpoint ...........................................................................................................................43
Checkpointing ......................................................................................................................43
Child Windows......................................................................................................................43
CIM ......................................................................................................................................43
CIP .......................................................................................................................................43
CK ........................................................................................................................................43
CL ........................................................................................................................................43
Clean Database ...................................................................................................................44
Clean or Empty ERDB..........................................................................................................44
Cleanpoint ............................................................................................................................44
Click .....................................................................................................................................44
Client Software .....................................................................................................................44
Clients ..................................................................................................................................44
Clipboard ............................................................................................................................. 44
CM....................................................................................................................................... 44
CNB..................................................................................................................................... 44
CNet .................................................................................................................................... 45
CNF File .............................................................................................................................. 45
CNI ...................................................................................................................................... 45
CNI EISA ............................................................................................................................. 45
CNI Module ......................................................................................................................... 45
CNI Module for PC .............................................................................................................. 45
COA .................................................................................................................................... 45
Collection............................................................................................................................. 45
Collision............................................................................................................................... 45
Command Zone................................................................................................................... 45
Common File Format (CFF) ................................................................................................ 46
Communications Cable ....................................................................................................... 46
Conduit ................................................................................................................................ 46
Configuration Database....................................................................................................... 46
Connection .......................................................................................................................... 46
Connection Manager ........................................................................................................... 46
Connector............................................................................................................................ 47
Console ............................................................................................................................... 47
Console Extension Station .................................................................................................. 47
Console Station ................................................................................................................... 47
Constant .............................................................................................................................. 47
Container Function Block .................................................................................................... 47
Container Point.................................................................................................................... 47
Continuity ............................................................................................................................ 47
Continuity Tester ................................................................................................................. 47
Control Builder..................................................................................................................... 47
Control Component Library ................................................................................................. 48
Control Component Library Builder ..................................................................................... 48
Control Component Library Development Environment ...................................................... 48
Control Component Library Package................................................................................... 48
Control Data Access............................................................................................................ 48
Control Drawing................................................................................................................... 48
Control Execution Environment ........................................................................................... 48
Control Failure Alarm .......................................................................................................... 48
Control Function Block Definition (CFBD) ........................................................................... 49
Control Level ....................................................................................................................... 49
Control Library..................................................................................................................... 49
Control Module .................................................................................................................... 49
Control Module Function Block............................................................................................ 49
Control Network................................................................................................................... 49
Control Parameter ............................................................................................................... 49
Control Processor................................................................................................................ 49
Control Processor Module ................................................................................................... 50
Control Solver...................................................................................................................... 50
Controller..............................................................................................................................50
Controller Object Adapter.....................................................................................................50
ControlNet ............................................................................................................................50
ControlNet A.........................................................................................................................51
ControlNet B.........................................................................................................................51
ControlNet Interface for the PC ............................................................................................51
COTS ...................................................................................................................................51
CP ........................................................................................................................................51
CPM .....................................................................................................................................51
CPU .....................................................................................................................................51
Crimp tool.............................................................................................................................51
CSMA/CD.............................................................................................................................51
CUI .......................................................................................................................................52
Custom Application ..............................................................................................................52
CV ........................................................................................................................................52
Cycle Communications Manager..........................................................................................52
D................................................................................................................................. 52
DAC .....................................................................................................................................52
Data Entry Mechanism .........................................................................................................52
Data Format .........................................................................................................................52
Data Link (DLL) ....................................................................................................................52
Database Controller .............................................................................................................52
Database Point.....................................................................................................................53
Database Populator..............................................................................................................53
DBIF .....................................................................................................................................53
DbPOP .................................................................................................................................53
DB Schema ..........................................................................................................................53
DC........................................................................................................................................53
DCD .....................................................................................................................................53
DCS .....................................................................................................................................53
DDE .....................................................................................................................................53
Default..................................................................................................................................53
Deleted Items .......................................................................................................................53
DEM .....................................................................................................................................54
Demand Scan ......................................................................................................................54
Demilitarized Zone ...............................................................................................................54
Derived Point........................................................................................................................54
Deutsche Industrie Normenausschuss.................................................................................54
DevCtl ..................................................................................................................................54
Device ..................................................................................................................................54
Device Control (DevCtl)........................................................................................................54
Device Description (DD).......................................................................................................55
Device Description Item (DD Item) .......................................................................................55
Device Description Language (DDL) ....................................................................................55
Device Description Object (DDO).........................................................................................55
Device Profile .......................................................................................................................55
Integer ................................................................................................................................. 76
Integrated Development Environment ................................................................................. 76
Integrated Personal Station ................................................................................................. 76
Integrated Services Digital Network..................................................................................... 76
Interprocess Message Record............................................................................................. 76
IOC...................................................................................................................................... 76
IOFB.................................................................................................................................... 76
IOLIM .................................................................................................................................. 76
IOLINK ................................................................................................................................ 76
IOM ..................................................................................................................................... 76
IOP ...................................................................................................................................... 76
IPS ...................................................................................................................................... 77
IRQ...................................................................................................................................... 77
ISA ...................................................................................................................................... 77
ISDN.................................................................................................................................... 77
Isolated................................................................................................................................ 77
Item ..................................................................................................................................... 77
Item Grouping...................................................................................................................... 77
Item List............................................................................................................................... 77
Item Name........................................................................................................................... 77
Item Number........................................................................................................................ 78
IXP ...................................................................................................................................... 78
J..................................................................................................................................78
Jet ....................................................................................................................................... 78
JPEG................................................................................................................................... 78
Jumper ................................................................................................................................ 78
K .................................................................................................................................78
K.......................................................................................................................................... 78
KByte................................................................................................................................... 78
Keeper................................................................................................................................. 78
kg ........................................................................................................................................ 78
Knowledge Builder............................................................................................................... 79
KTC ..................................................................................................................................... 79
L..................................................................................................................................79
L1 ........................................................................................................................................ 79
L2 ........................................................................................................................................ 79
LAN ..................................................................................................................................... 79
LAS ..................................................................................................................................... 79
LCL...................................................................................................................................... 79
LCS 620 .............................................................................................................................. 79
LED ..................................................................................................................................... 79
License ................................................................................................................................ 79
License Information Record................................................................................................. 80
License Key......................................................................................................................... 80
Library ................................................................................................................................. 80
Library Tree..........................................................................................................................80
Life Cycle Indicator...............................................................................................................80
Lift Access Control ...............................................................................................................80
Line Power ...........................................................................................................................80
Line Voltage .........................................................................................................................80
Link ......................................................................................................................................80
Link Active Scheduler (LAS).................................................................................................80
Listed....................................................................................................................................80
Load .....................................................................................................................................81
Loaded Tree.........................................................................................................................81
Local.....................................................................................................................................81
Local Area Network ..............................................................................................................81
Local Display Object.............................................................................................................81
Local Point ...........................................................................................................................81
Local Server .........................................................................................................................81
Log on ..................................................................................................................................81
Logical Shared Memory .......................................................................................................81
LRN ......................................................................................................................................82
LSM......................................................................................................................................82
M ................................................................................................................................ 82
m ..........................................................................................................................................82
mA........................................................................................................................................82
MAC .....................................................................................................................................82
Main Handler........................................................................................................................82
MAU .....................................................................................................................................82
Master ..................................................................................................................................82
MB........................................................................................................................................82
MBCS...................................................................................................................................82
MByte ...................................................................................................................................83
MCI ......................................................................................................................................83
MD .......................................................................................................................................83
MDI ......................................................................................................................................83
Mean ....................................................................................................................................83
Message...............................................................................................................................83
Message Zone .....................................................................................................................83
Method .................................................................................................................................84
MHz......................................................................................................................................84
MicroLPM .............................................................................................................................84
Microsoft Access (MS Access).............................................................................................84
Microsoft Excel Data Exchange (MEDE)..............................................................................84
Microsoft Management Console...........................................................................................84
Microsoft Tape Format .........................................................................................................84
Migration ..............................................................................................................................84
mm .......................................................................................................................................84
MMC ....................................................................................................................................84
MTF......................................................................................................................................85
P .................................................................................................................................95
P/S ...................................................................................................................................... 95
P2P ..................................................................................................................................... 96
Page.................................................................................................................................... 96
PAR..................................................................................................................................... 96
Parallel Branch .................................................................................................................... 96
Parameter............................................................................................................................ 96
Parameter Connection......................................................................................................... 96
Parameter Connector .......................................................................................................... 96
Partner ................................................................................................................................ 96
Passive Connection............................................................................................................. 96
Passive Connector .............................................................................................................. 96
Passive Parameter .............................................................................................................. 97
PBIM ................................................................................................................................... 97
PBIM-SST ........................................................................................................................... 97
PC ....................................................................................................................................... 97
PCCC .................................................................................................................................. 97
PCode ................................................................................................................................. 97
Peer-to-Peer........................................................................................................................ 97
Peer Network....................................................................................................................... 97
Perimeter Global Anti-Passback (PGAP) ............................................................................ 97
Periodic Scan ...................................................................................................................... 97
Permissive Interlock ............................................................................................................ 97
PI......................................................................................................................................... 98
PIC ...................................................................................................................................... 98
PICFastCutoff...................................................................................................................... 98
PIChannel............................................................................................................................ 98
PID ...................................................................................................................................... 98
PIM...................................................................................................................................... 98
PIN ...................................................................................................................................... 98
PITotalizer ........................................................................................................................... 98
PLC ..................................................................................................................................... 98
PO ....................................................................................................................................... 98
Point .................................................................................................................................... 98
Point Algorithm .................................................................................................................... 99
Point Definition File ............................................................................................................. 99
Point Detail Display ............................................................................................................. 99
Point Parameter .................................................................................................................. 99
Point Server......................................................................................................................... 99
Primary ................................................................................................................................ 99
Principle............................................................................................................................. 100
Privilege............................................................................................................................. 100
Process Control................................................................................................................. 100
Process Controller............................................................................................................. 100
Process Point .................................................................................................................... 100
Process Software .............................................................................................................. 101
Process Variable (PV) ....................................................................................................... 101
SCM ...................................................................................................................................111
SCMB.................................................................................................................................111
SCN ...................................................................................................................................111
Screw .................................................................................................................................111
Script ..................................................................................................................................111
SCSI...................................................................................................................................111
SDK....................................................................................................................................111
Secondary ..........................................................................................................................111
Secondary Readiness ........................................................................................................112
Security Descriptor .............................................................................................................112
Security Level.....................................................................................................................112
Segment.............................................................................................................................112
Semiconductor ...................................................................................................................113
Sequential Control Module .................................................................................................113
Sequential Control Module Block Symbol...........................................................................113
Sequential Control Module Builder .....................................................................................113
Sequential Control Module Function Block.........................................................................113
Series A I/O........................................................................................................................113
Series H I/O........................................................................................................................113
Series R I/O........................................................................................................................113
Server.................................................................................................................................113
Server Redundancy............................................................................................................114
Server Software..................................................................................................................114
Server Station ....................................................................................................................114
Setpoint Parameter ............................................................................................................114
Shape.................................................................................................................................114
Shape Sequence................................................................................................................114
Shapelink ...........................................................................................................................115
Sheath................................................................................................................................115
SI........................................................................................................................................115
Sigma .................................................................................................................................115
Signal Reflections...............................................................................................................115
Signed ................................................................................................................................115
SIM.....................................................................................................................................115
SLC ....................................................................................................................................115
Slot Address.......................................................................................................................115
SMP ...................................................................................................................................115
SNMP.................................................................................................................................115
SO......................................................................................................................................115
SOE ...................................................................................................................................116
Softkey ...............................................................................................................................116
Software Arbitration............................................................................................................116
Software Development Kit ..................................................................................................116
SP ......................................................................................................................................116
SPP ....................................................................................................................................116
SPQC .................................................................................................................................116
SR ......................................................................................................................................116
TCP/IP ...............................................................................................................................122
TDC 3000...........................................................................................................................122
TDR....................................................................................................................................123
Template ............................................................................................................................123
Template Display................................................................................................................123
Terminal Server..................................................................................................................123
Terminator..........................................................................................................................123
Test Script ..........................................................................................................................123
Thermocouple ....................................................................................................................123
Thread................................................................................................................................123
Time Domain Reflectometer...............................................................................................123
Timer ..................................................................................................................................124
Torque................................................................................................................................124
TP ......................................................................................................................................124
TPL File..............................................................................................................................124
TPS System .......................................................................................................................124
TPS Station (ES-T) ............................................................................................................124
Transition Block..................................................................................................................124
Transitions..........................................................................................................................124
Tree View ...........................................................................................................................124
Trend..................................................................................................................................124
Trend Set ...........................................................................................................................125
Triggered I/O ......................................................................................................................125
Trunk ..................................................................................................................................125
T-tap...................................................................................................................................125
TWAIN ...............................................................................................................................125
U............................................................................................................................... 125
UCL ....................................................................................................................................125
UCN ...................................................................................................................................125
UDC ...................................................................................................................................125
UFBC .................................................................................................................................125
UI .......................................................................................................................................125
Unassigned Item ................................................................................................................126
Universal mounting bracket................................................................................................126
Unreasonable High and Unreasonable Low Alarms ...........................................................126
Unsigned ............................................................................................................................126
Unsolicited Messaging .......................................................................................................126
UPS....................................................................................................................................126
URL ....................................................................................................................................126
User Defined Templates.....................................................................................................126
User File.............................................................................................................................126
User Group.........................................................................................................................127
User Identification ..............................................................................................................127
User Library........................................................................................................................127
User Manager ....................................................................................................................127
User Scan Task Controller .................................................................................................127
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Numeric
Numeric
620 Logic Control System
(a.k.a., 620 LCS, LCS 620) Honeywell's programmable logic controller. Serves as the
base platform for both the S9000 and TPS Logic Manager.
A
Abnormal States
The SCM states of Aborting, Stopping, Stopped, Holding, and Held are collectively
referred to as the abnormal states.
Absolute Origin
Origin parameter that is at the starting point of the parameter projection chain.
AC
Alternating Current
Access Capability
An identifiable Control Builder construct which represents a set of criteria, all of the
criteria must be met in order to grant access. An access capability is associated with
each Control Builder security element. For example, the construct could indicate that
access only will be granted if the user is a member of TPS_Engineer, AND has access
to a particular set of equipment.
Access Card
An identity card issued to site personnel to allow access to certain doors at certain
times, and to deny access otherwise.
Access Control
The protection against unauthorized access of targets by principles
Access Level
When an access level is assigned to a card, it defines when and where that card will be
granted access. An access level consist of zones with corresponding time periods.
A level of security in Control Builder. Control Builder provides eight (8) levels of
security access.
Access Point
A type of standard point associated with card readers. Access points represent the
details of doors controlled by the readers. If a door has separate entry and exit readers,
then two different access points are required- one for each reader.
Access Token
The token represented by the handle passed to the log on process representing the user
and his/her access permissions. It uniquely identifies the user who has logged on. It
contains the user's security ID, the names of any groups to which the user belongs, and
any NT privileges pertaining to the user.
Accumulator Point
A type of standard point used to represent counters. Information contained in the
accumulator point can include: the raw value, a process value, a rollover value, a scale
factor, and a meter factor.
ACE
Application Control Environment
ACL
Access Control List
Acronym
An acronym is a text string that is used to represent a state or value of a point in a
display. From an operator's point of view, it is much easier to understand the
significance of an acronym such as "Stopped", compared to an abstract value such as
"0".
Action Algorithm
An algorithm that initiates an action-such as requesting a report-when the PV of the
point to which it is attached changes value. Contrast with PV algorithm.
Active Connector
A block or parameter reference permanently dedicated to a particular parameter within
a Basic Function Block. Active Connectors provide special functionality within the
block that is not available from Passive Connectors.
Active High
A signal which is true when the voltage is Logic Level One.
Active Low
A signal which is true when the voltage is Logic Level Zero.
Active Parameter
A parameter with dedicated connection resource called an Active Connector.
ActiveX Component
A type of program designed to be called up from other applications, rather than being
executed independently. (ActiveX is a set of technologies developed by Microsoft.) An
example of an ActiveX component is a custom dialog box, which works in conjunction
with a script.
ActiveX document
An ActiveX-compliant document. Examples include Microsoft Word documents and
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
ACU
See Access Control Unit (ACU).
Administrative Privileges
All of the computer rights and privileges that a person would have with computer
Administrator password security.
AI
Analog Input
AIC
Analog Input Channel function block.
AIM
Analog Input Module function block.
Alarm
An indication-visual and/or audible-that alerts an operator at a Station of an abnormal
or critical condition. Alarms can be assigned either to individual points or for system-
wide conditions, such as a controller communications failure.
Alarm/Event Journal
A file that records all alarms and events. It is accessed to generate reports and can also
be archived to off-line media.
Alarm Line
Station's Alarm Line generally displays the most recently unacknowledged alarm. (The
Alarm Line may be hidden on your system, or it may be configured to operate in a
special manner.)
Alarm Priority
One of four levels of severity specified for the alarm. The alarm priorities from least
to most severe are:
Journal
Low
High
Urgent
Algorithm
A set of rules that enhance a point's functionality by operating on point data either
before or after normal point processing. There are two types of point algorithms: PV
algorithm and action algorithm.
Algorithm Block
A 32-word block that is assigned to each algorithm/point combination. It is used to
store the algorithm's configuration details and run-time (working) values.
Alias Table
A matrix that associates alias names with the actual parameters the aliases may resolve
to at run-time. The Alias Table is the key component to the Common SCM function.
It creates the foundation for dynamic indirection.
Analog Point
A point type that is used to represent continuous values that are either real or integer.
Continuous values in a process could be: pressure, flow, fill levels, or temperature.
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
Anti-Passback
An access control feature that is used to ensure that cardholders can only enter an area
if they are currently outside that area. It is usually applied in high-security installations
to ensure that cardholders cannot compromise security by passing their card back to
another person who is not authorized for that area.
AO
Analog Output
AOC
Analog Output Channel function block
AOM
Analog Output Module function block
API
Application Programming Interface
Application
A computer program. Station and Experion are both applications, as is Microsoft
Word.
Application Program
A user-written program integrated into Experion using the Application Programming
Interface (API).
Approved
Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
Area
A logical sub-section of your building or site. Custom displays, points, and access
configuration may be partitioned by area. Operators or Stations can be assigned access
to particular areas only. Areas are generally aligned with physical areas of a building.
ASA
Application Specific Architecture - Architecture and protocol specification used in
ControlNet networks.
ASIC
Application Specific Integrated Circuit.
Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio is defined as the width of an image divided by its height. A tall, thin
image has a low aspect ratio, whereas a short, wide image has a large aspect ratio.
For cardholder images the aspect ratio is: 0.85 (370 pixels/438 pixels).
For signature images the aspect ratio is: 3.7 (370 pixels/100 pixels).
Assembly
An I/O device defined data structure holding information about all channels of the
device.
Asset
(Previously called area.) An entity representing fixed plant equipment, facilities, or
buildings. All assets have a tag name, an item name, and a full item name. An asset can
be assigned to an operator or Station for the purposes of scope of responsibility, that is,
for the purposes of controlling what an operator or Station can view or control in your
Experion system.
Asset Model
The Experion Asset Model provides an organisational structure to enable you to
engineer your Experion system around your key entities. It provides a hierarchical
structure that is intended to resemble your organisation.
Assignable Assets
An asset that can be assigned to an operator or Station for the purposes of controlling
what an operator or Station can view or control in the Experion system.
Assigned Functions
A function or set of functions assigned to a chassis, e.g., a controller (chassis) within a
bottling plant may have an Assigned Function to wash bottles.
Assignment
Act of associating a CM, SCM or IOM with a CEE, prior to loading to the CEE.
Association
Refers to the mapping of I/O Channel function blocks to I/O Module function blocks
which interface the physical I/O device's data.
ATL
ActiveX Template library
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode: A communications protocol based on cell switching.
AUI
Attachment Unit Interface - A 15 Pin D Port connection on the network interface card
(NIC) or transceiver enabling connection to 10 Base 5 Ethernet cable. Typically used
to interconnect the card to a transceiver.
Automatic Checkpointing
In a redundant server system, automatic checkpoint is the automatic transfer of
database updates from the primary server to the backup server.
Auxiliary Parameter
A parameter on an analog point that can be used to store custom data.
Availability
The ability of a device to carry out its Assigned Functions based on its probability of
failure. Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) is a measure of availability.
AWG
American Wire Gauge
B
Backplane
A printed circuit board, located in the back of the chassis, providing data bus, power
bus, and mating connectors for all installed modules.
Bad Value
A parameter value, (for example, PV), that is indeterminate, which is the result of
conditions such as unavailable input.
Basename
In a redundant server and/or dual network system, a server's name consists of a:
• Basename, a prefix which is identical for all servers/connections
• Suffix which identifies the server and (if applicable) the connection
For example, if the basename is hsserv, the server names in a redundant server, dual
network system would be: hsserva0, hsserva1, hsservb0, hsservb1.
For example, if the basename is hsserv, the server names in a redundant server
system would be: hsserva, and hsservb.
Base Template
The immediate derivation/instantiation parent of a template/strategy.
BB
Basic Block
BCD File
Function Block Chart Data BLOB file.
BDC
Backup Domain Controller: An on-line backup to the PDC for NT 4.0 Domains. Not
applicable to Windows 2000 Domains, where multiple Domain Controllers are peers
(no primary or backup).
BEM
Battery Extension Module
BFB
See Basic Function Block (a synonym of Basic Block)
Binding
A process to locate the data owner block for an input connection, or reference
destination block for an output connection.
BLOB
Binary Large Object
Block
A unit of data and operation within Experion. Experion uses blocks as the component
from which control strategies are built. The two categories of blocks are hardware
entities and functional entities.
Block Symbol
The symbol or icon shown to the user during graphical configuration operations. It
represents one view of a Block. Another view of the function block would be a block
configuration form.
BNA
The abbreviation for Building Network Adapter. A device on a LAN that connects up
to two channels by way of a serial connection.
BNC
Bayonet Neill-Concelman. A type of coaxial connector
Bonding
The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that
will ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to
be imposed.
BOOTP
Network Boot Protocol. Use to provide IP address and image file path to diskless
nodes. RFC-951, RFC-1542, RFC-2132.
Boolean
A number format with two possible values: True (1) and False (0).
Braid
The conductive shield surrounding the signal conductor in a coaxial cable. Used to
minimize electromagnetic interference.
Branch
An SCM Block which allows selection divergence and convergence. Only one path of
many is chosen.
Byte
8-bit value.
C
C1
Controller 1.
C2
Department of Defense C2 security
C200 Controller
C200 Controller is a shorthand reference to a Hybrid Controller that includes a C200
version Control Processor Module (CPM). The C200 CPM model TC-
PRS021supersedes the C100 CPM model TC-PNX021 and can be used with both non-
redundant and redundant Hybrid Controller configurations. The C100 CPM could only
be used with non-redundant Controller configurations.
C300 Controller
C300 Controller or just C300 is a shorthand reference for the Series C form factor
controller introduced with the Experion system R300.
Cabinet
See Enclosure
Capability File
This file contains some or all of the given fieldbus device's information that can be
read from a device online. It consists of both resource information (what the device
can potentially do) and value information (how the device should actually be set up).
Card Details
The fields in the record corresponding to a cardholder, such as card number, firstname,
surname and comments.
Cardholder
A person who has a record in the cardholder management database. Apart from details
such as cardholder name, the record may also contain two images: the cardholder's
portrait and signature.
CB
See Control Builder
CCL
Control Component Library
CCL DE
Control Component Library Development Environment
CCLB
Control Component Library Builder
CCLP
Control Component Library Package
CCM
See Cycle Communications Manager
CCT
Control Component Technology.
CD
Compact Disk.
CD-ROM
Compact Disk Read Only Memory.
CDA
See Control Data Access.
CDS
Custom Data Structure function block of the Utility function block family is a build-
time defined data structure which can be used by other function blocks.
CEC
See Canadian Electrical Code
CEE
Control Execution Environment.
CFBD
See Control Function Block Definition.
Channel
The communications port used by the server to connect to a controller.
Channels are one slot, point or screw terminal of an I/O device for a single I/O value,
and are defined using the Quick Builder tool.
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Chassis
See definition #2 for Device
Chassis ID
Given a Redundant Chassis Pair, this is a need to reference an individual chassis
logically (i.e., Redundancy State: Primary, Secondary) or physically (i.e., Chassis ID:
Chassis A or Chassis B). Chassis A and Chassis B are used as generic references to
the physical chassis, assuming that most systems will label their chassis pairs with an
A/B suffix.
Since chassis placement (upper/lower; right/left; etc.) is optional, a position-dependent
reference is unsuitable.
Checkpoint
The act of taking a snapshot of memory resident data, and writing it to disk (or other
stable storage) to enable the restart of a process after it has begun.
Checkpointing
In a redundant server system, the process of transferring database updates from the
primary server to the backup server.
Child Windows
A term that refers to a window inside of an application main window. The application
creates as many child windows as necessary to support its functionality .
CIM
Communications Interface Module.
CIP
Control and Information Protocol - Protocol used on ControlNet Networks at the
Transport and Application Layer.
CK
Control Kernel.
CL
Control Library.
Clean Database
Database shipped from the factory.
Cleanpoint
A point in time at which a set of data entities reaches a state of consistency, as defined
by the application.
Click
The act of momentarily pressing the left mouse button. This is the standard way, in
Windows, of selecting an object. For example, to select something, you move the
pointer over the object and then click.
If you have a trackball or touch screen instead of a mouse, see, Using a Trackball or
Using a Touch Screen, respectively, for the equivalent action.
Client Software
An umbrella term covering Experion components, including Station, Display Builder
and Quick Builder.
Clients
In Honeywell terminology, applications, which are components of the System that
communicate with Servers. For example, the Station and Control Builder applications.
Clipboard
A temporary Windows storage space which you use to move text (or images) from one
application to another, using the Copy, Cut and Paste commands. For example, you can
use the clipboard to copy text from a word processor document and insert (paste) it
into Station's Message Pad or an email message.
CM
See Control Module Function Block
cm is also used for Centimeter(s)
CNB
ControlNet communications/bridge cards for the ICP chassis.
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CNet
See Control Network
CNF File
Function Block Instance Configuration File.
CNI
ControlNet Interface.
CNI EISA
ControlNet Interface Extended Industry-Standard Architecture
CNI Module
ControlNet Interface module for PC, located in a controller or I/O (remote) chassis.
COA
Controller Object Adapter.
Collection
A collection is a set of named values or display objects that are used in scripts.
Collision
When two devices try to send packets at the same time. In Ethernet networks,
collisions are considered normal events and the CSMA/CD access method is designed
to quickly restore the network to normal activity after a collision occurs.
Command Zone
The right-hand part of the Station's toolbar where you can enter commands
Communications Cable
The transmission media providing the physical paths for carrying data between
devices. In Experion, communications cables are typically used to establish the Process
Control Network networks and the Ethernet network linking Experion workstations
and servers.
Conduit
A pipe, tube, tray, or pan for protecting electrical cables and wires.
Configuration Database
The database that defines how system components-such as Stations, controllers and
points-are configured.
Connection
A user defined link between parameters that affects data flow at execution time,
designating a relationship between the blocks and parameters joined by the connection.
Connections are built from Connectors at one or both ends of the Connection.
Connection Manager
A Fieldbus Foundation service to manage connection information about device types,
devices, and blocks that are actively communicating with a host application. The
Control Builder program supplied with the Engineering Tools application implements
this service in an offline mode.
Connector
A reference to a parameter or block that is part of the implementation of a connection.
There are two types of connectors within CEE: Active and Passive
Console
A logical grouping of Console Stations and Console Extension Stations.
Console Station
A Station that has direct access to Process Controllers in addition to the Experion
server. Because of this direct access, there is no loss of view of critical process data if
the server fails.
Compare with a Flex Station.
Constant
A fixed numeric value.
Container Point
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 one point. A container point is, in effect, a user-
defined point type that matches your data requirements for a particular type of device
or scenario.
Continuity
Uninterrupted connection or signal path.
Continuity Tester
A test device that checks for uninterrupted connections or signal paths.
Control Builder
The control building software, running on a Windows operating system, that provides
an environment in which to build control strategies using function blocks for the
Honeywell Control Processor. It includes the Function Block Builder, SCM Builder,
Function Block Symbols, SCM Symbols and Configuration Forms, SCM Blocks and
Configuration Forms, Function Block Faceplate, and the Data Entry Mechanism.
Control Drawing
The Child Window which represents the Control Module as it is being edited. It shows
the blocks and connections contained within it and is where you build your control
strategy. The Control Drawing can be one of two types; Control Modules or Sequential
Control Modules The drawing gives a view of the internals of a Control /Sequential
Control Module.
Control Level
A security level (a number from 0 to 255) assigned to a point. Only operators who
have been assigned a control level equal to, or higher than, a point's control level can
control that point.
Control Library
A set of OLE custom interfaces which provide access to the ERDB.
Control Module
See Control Module Function Block
Control Network
A local area network specification developed by Allen-Bradley for control networks.
Standardized and maintained by ControlNet International, Ltd.
Control Parameter
A point parameter that is used as a control. A control parameter has both a source and
a destination address. The destination for the parameter value is usually an address
within the controller. Control parameters can be defined as automatic (server can
change) or manual (operator can change).
Control Processor
A shorthand reference to the Control Processor Module in an Experion Hybrid
Controller that provides regulatory, sequential, and fast logic control. A unit controller
with Process Manager style ControlWare functionality, fast logic control functionality,
Level 1 & Level 2 batch functionality, and custom data entities; one module of the
Controller
Control Solver
Commercial name for the downloaded software in the Control Processor ("personality
image"). It is a flexible control environment for executing regulatory, logic and
sequential control functions in the Control Processor.
Controller
A generic term for a device that is used to control and monitor one or more processes
in field equipment. The most common control and monitoring device in an access
control and security system is an access control panel. Other devices include security
monitoring panels, elevator controllers, and fire monitoring devices.Controllers
include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), loop controllers, bar code readers,
and scientific analyzers.
ControlNet
The time-critical, deterministic, high speed Experion communications network used to
transfer signals and messages between the system server and connected controllers
(Supervisory ControlNet), or between controllers and I/O chassis (I/O ControlNet).
ControlNet utilizes a publish/subscribe (producer/consumer) network model to achieve
ControlNet A
One of two ControlNet networks in a redundant ControlNet configuration.
ControlNet B
One of two ControlNet networks in a redundant ControlNet configuration.
COTS
Commercial Off-the-Shelf.
CP
(1) Control Platform. (2) Control Processor
CPM
See Control Processor Module
CPU
Central Processing Unit.
Crimp tool
Tool used to attach ControlNet connectors to prepared coax cable.
CSMA/CD
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection - An element defined by the
IEEE 802.3 specification. It is an access method, which is used by devices connected
to an Ethernet segment. Each device senses availability of the medium, transmits, and
then listens for any collisions. (If a collision occurs, at a random time interval, the
transmission is retried.)
CUI
Control User Interface
Custom Application
A user-written program that has been integrated with Experion.
CV
Calculated Variable
D
DAC
Data Acquisition function block. Also abbreviated DataAcq.
Data Format
A format applied to the raw parameter value being read from a controller. Data formats
are used for scaling, and to read values that are floating point or other.
To apply a data format, you type it as the last part of the controller address for the
parameter value.
Database Controller
See User Scan Task Controller
Database Point
Any point that has one or more parameters with database addresses-as opposed to field
addresses.
Database Populator
The internal tool that installs libraries (both static and CCL libraries in an Engineering
Repository.
DBIF
Database Interface.
DbPOP
Database Populator The utility used to populate a clean database.
DB Schema
The design of the database which includes the tables, stored queries, indexes, and
relationships between tables. The schema excludes the table data (table records).
DC
Direct Current.
DCD
Data Carry Detect.
DCS
Distributed Control System.
DDE
Dynamic Data Exchange.
Default
The value that an application automatically selects if the user does not explicitly select
another value.
Deleted Items
In Quick builder, an item that has been flagged for deletion from the server database
and appears in the Deleted grouping. When a download is performed, the item is
deleted from both the server database and the Quick Builder project database.
DEM
See Data Entry Mechanism
Demand Scan
A scan of a point parameter that is requested by an operator, a report or an application.
See scanning.
Demilitarized Zone
In a computer network, a demilitarized zone, is an area with some firewall protection,
but which is visible to the outside world.
Derived Point
A standard point that is mapped to another point or a user table. Derived points are
typically used to perform a function-such as raising an alarm or running an algorithm-
that the referenced point or user table cannot perform.
DevCtl
Abbreviation for Device Control.
Device
1. A physical device connected to the trunk, and having a network address.
Examples of devices are a EXPERION Server, a Experion Station, and a
Controller.
2. A single ICP enclosure, with backplane, power supply, communication(s) and (in
most cases) controller module(s). Also referred to as a Chassis.
Device Profile
A configuration tool for Allen-Bradley I/O Modules. There is a Device Profile for
each I/O Module type.
DH+
Data Hiway Plus
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DI
Digital Input
DIC
Digital Input Channel function block
DIM
Digital Input Module function block
DIN
Deutsche Industrie Normenausschuss
DIN Rail
Mechanic device used to mount and ground compatible devices and products. Often
found in control cabinets (enclosures).
DIP
Dual Inline Package
Dirty Pop
A database which is no longer the clean database.
Display
Station uses displays to present Experion information to operators in a manner that
they can understand. The style and complexity of displays varies according to the type
of information being presented. Displays are sometimes called "pages", a term which
also applies to Web pages.
Displays are created using HMIWeb Display Builder or Display Builder.
Display Builder
The Experion tool for creating custom displays with a proprietary DSP format. (Web-
based displays are created using HMIWeb Display Builder.)
Display Object
An item in a display, such as a button or indicator, that is associated with a point or a
command.
Disposable Secondary
A secondary is disposable if (a) the primary can successfully communicate with it, and
(b) it is not requesting the primary to initialize.
DLL
See Dynamic Link Library
DMZ
The abbreviation for "Demilitarized Zone".
DNS
Domain Name System
DO
Digital Output
DOC
Digital Output Channel function block
DOM
Digital Output Module function block
Domain
A domain is a logical collection of computers that shares a common security definition.
Domain security and logon permissions are controlled by special servers called domain
controllers. Users cannot access server resources in a domain until a domain controller
has authenticated them.
Double-Click
The act of momentarily pressing the left mouse button two times. This is the standard
way, in Windows, of selecting an object and performing an action. For example, to
display the details about a particular alphanumeric, you move the pointer over the
alphanumeric and then double-click - this displays a window which shows the object's
details.
Downtime
The time during which a piece of equipment is not operating. Downtime may be the
result of a fault; or it may be deliberate, as in the case of a motor turned off for
maintenance.
Drag
A standard technique of moving or resizing an object. For example, to drag an object
to a new location, you:
Move the pointer over the object you want to drag.
Click and hold down the mouse button.
Move the pointer to the new location and release the mouse button.
DSA
Distributed Server Architecture.
DSP Display
A display created in Display Builder, which has a proprietary format.
Contrast with a HMIWeb display, which is created in HMIWeb Display Builder and is
based on Web standards.
<<dynamic caching>>
DSR
Data Signal Ready
DTE
Data Terminal Equipment
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Dual Redundancy
A form of redundancy involving a pair of devices that operate with one device
performing the Assigned Functions (the set of functions assigned to that device) while
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the other remains in some state of readiness to assume responsibility for the Assigned
Functions should the first experience a failure.
Dummy Controller
A controller defined as the point parameter source address location when you want to
scan values from a database. In order for scanning to occur, every point source
address must be linked to a controller so that it can be included in a scan packet. The
dummy controller and the channel on which it is built do not need to be working.
Duress Login
A login used by operators when forced to log on to the Experion or when they need to
advise others of an emergency situation, such as a medical condition.
Dust Cap
Protective device used to prevent dust, dirt, and other build-up on ControlNet
connectors.
Dynamic Indirection
Allows a client block to communicate to different data owner/destination blocks at
run-time, through a single primary communication channel. This provides the ability
for a user to create a single SCM that may control different equipment each time it
runs.
E
Edge Detection
In Pulse Input Module hardware, all timing, counting and frequency functions begin
with the transition of the signal (applied to the screw terminals) from Low-to-High or
High-to-Low. Parameter name is EDGEDETECT.
EIM
Ethernet Interface Module
Electrical Resistance
The in-phase current-retarding effect all conductors exhibit to some extent.
Electromagnetic Interference
Disturbances of equipment operation caused by electromagnetic fields from external
sources.
Electrostatic Discharge
"Sparking" between electrically charged object and a conductor or between two
electrically charged objects.
Electronic Signature
A combination of a user ID and password which are used as the legally binding
equivalent of a handwritten signature.
ELPM
Ethernet Loop Processor Module
Embedded Block
Includes Handler, Step, Transition and Basic function blocks.
EMI
Electromagnetic Interference
Enclosure
An enclosure for industrial controls used to provide a degree of protection against
defined environmental elements. Rated by type of protection they provide by the
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
EPSS
Electronic Performance Support System
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Equipment
A general term including material, fittings, devices, appliances, fixtures, apparatus, and
the like used as a part of , or in connection with, an electrical installation.
Equipment Module
A functional group of process equipment (usually analog and Device Controls centered
around an equipment unit) and the associated Level-1 control functions. It can
alternately be though of as a "sub-unit."
Equipment Unit
A major piece of process equipment such as a vessel, heat exchanger, reactor, etc. It
may consist of several equipment modules and/or devices with their associated control
strategies.
ER
Engineering Repository.
ERDB
See Engineering Repository Database
ERDB Translation
The process of converting an older version of the ERDB to a new version of the
ERDB, which is compatible with the current release of the Experion software. This is
implemented through the Import/Export tool.
Error 5
Access denied (WinNT)
ESD
See Electrostatic Discharge
eServer
A specialized Experion server that provides read-only access to displays for casual
users who do not have Station.
ESVT
The abbreviation for Experion Server TPS (ESVT).
ETBC
Engineering Tools Backup Component.
Ethernet
A local area network specification developed by Xerox in 1976. The specification
served as the basis for the IEEE 802.3 standard, which specifies the physical and lower
software layers of the network. It uses CSMA/CD to handle simultaneous
transmissions and is the most popular LAN Technology is use today. More commonly
used to reference an Ethernet Network running at 10 Mb/s.
EU
Engineering Unit
Event
A significant change in the status of an element of the system such as a point or piece
of hardware. Some events may be classified as an alarm. Events can be viewed on
displays and included in reports.
Event Archiving
The Experion function that allows you to archive events to a network fileserver, or to
tape or other backup medium.
Exception Scan
A scan that takes place when a controller notifies the server of a change in one or more
parameter values. See scanning. Exception scanning is used to reduce the scanning
load on the server.
Export
In relation to Station displays this refers to the process of registering a display with the
server so that it can be called up in Station.
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In relation to Quick Builder this refers to the process of converting the configuration
data in a project file into text files for use with other applications.
Extended History
The type of history that collects 1-hour, 8-hour and 24-hour snapshots of point
parameter values.
F
faceplate
A specialized popup that shows a subset of the details shown on the matching point
detail (or template) display. It typically shows the point's run-time values and control
settings. A faceplate appears when an operator clicks an object that is linked to a point.
Falling Edge
In a Pulse Input Module, signal transitions from high to low voltage cause an Off-to-
On transition in the ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) functions.
Fast Ethernet
An extension to the IEEE specification to cover Ethernet speeds of 100 Mb/s. (IEEE
802.3u)
Fast History
The type of history that collects snapshots of point parameter values at regular
intervals. (The interval, between 1 and 30 seconds, is specified when Experion is
installed.)
FB
See Function Block
FBB
See Function Block Builder
FBCF
See Function Block Configuration Form
FBFP
See Function Block Faceplate
FBS
See Function Block Symbol
FEE
Fast Control Execution Environment
FEP
Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene
Ferrule
A metal ring slid over and crimped onto a coax cable, at the connector for the purpose
of attaching the connector to the cable.
FF
FOUNDATIONTM Fieldbus.
FF LD
FOUNDATIONTM Fieldbus Linking Device.
FFD
Focused Function Developer.
Field Address
The address within the controller that contains stored information from a field device
being monitored by the controller.
Fieldbus Foundation
The Fieldbus Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation made up of over 160 leading
suppliers and customers of process control and manufacturing automation products.
Since its inception in 1994, it is totally dedicated to developing one standard, "open,"
interoperable field communication model known as FOUNDATION Fieldbus.
Honeywell is a founding and supporting member of the foundation.
Field Wiring
The wires and/or cables that interconnect the controller's I/O to sensing and control
devices at the process.
Firewall
A firewall is a software or hardware barrier that sits between two networks, typically
between your LAN and the Internet. Firewalls can be programmed to restrict access
between networks by allowings some types of network traffic through while blocking
others.
FIF
Fractal Image Format, a method of image compression.
Fire Point
A point that is used for fire protection, and which requires UL consideration. Experion
processes alarms from fire points before processing alarms for other types of points.
Flex Station
A Station that is generally installed on a computer other than the server computer, and
which is connected to the server using either a static or rotary connection.
When a Flex Station is connected to a Console Station, rather than to the server, it is
called a "Console Extension Station".
Flexible Point
A point on a system interface or point server . The database structure of a flexible
point is determined by the system interface/point server, rather than by Experion.
Floating Bias
A calculated component of the output bias which provides (1) a bumpless output
following initialization of a secondary, and (2) a ramped return to the fixed operating
bias.
An initializing secondary builds a request for the primary which contains an
initialization value (INITVAL); and in order to provide a bumpless output, the primary
must set its output to INITVAL. When the primary receives an initialization request, it
sets the floating bias to the difference between calculated output minus operating fixed
bias and INITVAL. Thereafter, the primary reduces the floating bias at a user-
specified rate until it reaches zero. The floating bias is normally zero.
Floor Point
A status point that represents a particular floor in a building served by elevators. A
floor point restricts access to a floor through control of the elevators.
Focus
In computing, focus means to "mark" an object so that it can be used or controlled in
some way. For example, if you want to enter data into a field, you need to give it focus
so that the text/number you type is inserted into that field.
FOUNDATION Fieldbus
An enabling technology for dynamically integrating dedicated field devices with
digitally based control systems. It defines how all "smart" field devices are to
communicate with other devices in the control network. The technology is based upon
the International Standards Organization's Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
for layered communications.
FPGA
Field Programmable Gate Array.
FRC
Free Running Counter.
FS90 AMC
The abbreviation for FS90 Fire and Security Panel. The Access Management
Controller (AMC) portion allows the panel to operate as a card reader.
FTA
Field Termination Assembly (for Serial Interface).
FTE
The abbreviation for Fault Tolerant Ethernet, a Honeywell product that provides
network redundancy using standard Ethernet hardware.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol
Function Block
An executable software object that performs a specific task, such as measurement or
control, with inputs and outputs that connect to other entities in a standard way. They
can be connected and grouped together to construct simple or complex control
strategies. You can view function blocks as a symbol, configuration form, as part of a
strategy, or as a user-defined view in a operator schematic.
G
G1
Galileo 1.
GFBD
See Graphical Function Block Definition
Gigabit Ethernet
An extension to the IEEE specification to cover Ethernet speeds of 1000 Mb/s or 1
Gb/s. (IEEE 802.3z)
GPS
Global Positioning System: An earth satellite based accurate time source.
Ground
An object or path making an electrical connection with earth providing a common
return for an electrical circuit.
Grounding-Electrode
A device (e.g., ground plate, ground rod) that facilitates making ground low-resistance
connections to earth.
Group
A group of up to eight related points whose main parameter values appear in the same
group display.
Guaranteed Store
The Primary acknowledges parameter write only after the secondary has accepted the
store.
GUI
Graphical User Interface.
GUID
Globally Unique Identifier
H
H1 Fieldbus Link
The logical medium by which H1 Fieldbus devices are interconnected. It is composed
of one or more physical segments interconnected by bus Repeaters or Couplers. All of
the devices on a link share a common schedule, which is administered by that link's
current LAS.
H1 Fieldbus Segment
An independent electrical environment consisting of wire, terminators and a power
source per IEC 61158-1/ISA S50.1 for supporting fieldbus devices.
Handlers
A set of steps and transition blocks that are used to describe sequential behavior.
Applied within an SCM for the main handler, interrupt handler, check handler, restart
handler, stop handler, hold handler and abort handler.
HCI
Honeywell Communications Interface. HCI is the communications infrastructure used
extensively by control system software components in the Experion system. HCI
provides Honeywell added-value extensions to OPC functionality.
Hidden Connections
A feature that automatically configures invisible secondary connections for cases such
as back initialization of a cascaded loop.
History
Point parameter values that are collected to enable tracking and analysis of long-term
trends. The three types of history are standard history, fast history and extended
history.
History Gate
A parameter of a status point that is used to control the collection of history for other
points. History is only collected if the history gate is in the nominated state.
Host Server
In a DSA system, the server on which a remote point's definition is stored and from
which alarms associated with the point originate.
HPM
High-Performance Process Manager (a TDC-3000 Controller).
HTML
HyperText Markup Language.
HTTP
Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
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Hub
Used to concentrate network connections into 1 device. Usually placed in a central
location, standalone hubs typically connect from 4-24 devices. More advanced hubs
can be "stacked" or "cascaded" together for more capacity.
HVAC
The abbreviation for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Controller
Chassis with a Control Processor Module installed. The Processor works with a
shared family of racks, power supplies, I/O modules, and communication cards.
Also, see C200 Controller
I
I/F
Interface
I/O
Input/Output
I/O Device
The actual hardware card, providing the direct interface with the process within
Experion. CEE obtains data from the I/O devices and stores it with I/O modules.
Transport from I/O devices and CEE is made through the ControlNet and associated
software services.
I/O Manager
Name for subsystem that runs in the CPM (or AC) and is responsible for establishing
and monitoring communications connections to I/O Devices, holding I/O Device
configuration data, and knowing the organization of the Image Table.
ICP
Integrated Control Protocol
IDE
Integrated Development Environment
IEC
International Electrotechnical Committee.
IEC 1131-3
A standard that specifies the syntax and semantics of a unified suite of programming
languages for programmable controllers. These consist of two textual languages
(Instruction List, and Structured Text), and two graphical languages (Ladder Diagram
and Function Block Diagram). Sequential Function Chart elements are also defined
for structuring the internal organization of programs and function blocks.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
IEEE 802.3
An Ethernet specification commonly defined by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE). The 802.3 specification covers rules for configuring
Ethernet LANs, the types of media that can be used, and how the elements of the
network should interact
IKB
The abbreviation for Integrated Keyboard.
Immediate Origin
Immediate Origin is the same as absolute origin if there is no multi-level projection.
Immediate origin refers to the next level of origin if the parameter is of multiple levels.
Import
The process of creating and configuring function blocks in the ERDB from previously
exported function block configuration data.
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Terms and Definitions
I
in
inch(es)
Indisposable Secondary
A secondary is indisposable if the primary can't communicate with it (i.e., can't fetch
its BACKCALCOUT), or if it is requesting the primary to initialize.
Initializable Connection
A connection between an initializable input variable and an initializable output.
Initializable connections always have an associated BACKCALC connection.
Initialization Propagation
Allows cascade controls to be re-established after they have been interrupted without
causing "bumps" in the process.
Initialization propagation requires each Regulatory Control block in a cascade to check
its secondary, to see if the cascade has been broken. If it has, each block will initialize
itself, and provide an initialization request and initialization value to its primary. In
this way, the initialization will start at the final control element and propagate
upstream.
Input
1. Energy, signals, or information provided to a circuit or device from an external
source.
2. The terminals of a device or circuit to which energy, signals, or information is
applied.
IOM devices. IOCs are paired with particular channels of IOMs through the process of
I/O association.
Input/Output Manager
Subsystem that runs in the CPM (or AC) and is responsible for establishing and
monitoring communications connections to I/O Devices, holding I/O Device
configuration data, and knowing the organization of the Image Table.
Input Value
Read-only values that are usually scanned from the controller registers but can be from
other server addresses. Input values can represent eight discrete states. Up to three
values can be read from an address in order to determine a state.
Inside Connector
See Active Connector
Instance
A column of cells that holds reference parameters for the aliases.
Instance parameter
A single cell that holds a reference parameter for an alias.
Integrated Account
A combination of a Windows account and an operator ID.
Integer
A number format that include only whole numbers.
IOC
See Input/Output Channel function block
IOFB
I/O function block (IOC and IOM)
IOLIM
I/O Link Interface Module - A doublewide module that plugs into a non-redundant or
redundant Controller. It connects to Input/Output Processor (IOP) card file to interface
Process Manager I/O with the system.
IOLINK
I/O Link - Serves as data repository for IOP function blocks in Control Builder to
provide communications interface with Process Manager I/O.
IOM
See Input/Output Module function block
IOP
Input/Output Processor (IOP) associated with Process Manager I/O.
IPS
See Integrated Personal Station
IRQ
Interrupt Request
ISA
Industry Standard Architecture
ISDN
See Integrated Services Digital Network
Isolated
A technique for electrically separating two circuits or devices while permitting signals
and information to pass.
Item
In Quick Builder, the elements necessary for data acquisition and control that
compromise the EXPERION Server data and are defined in the project file. These are:
Channel
Controller
Station
Point
Item Grouping
A collection of items grouped by a common property.
Item List
In Quick Builder, a listing of the items defined in the project file that displays in every
Project View. The item list can be used to find an item and then display its property
page details.
Item Name
In the Experion Asset Model, an item name is an intuitive name given to a point which
can be used as an alternative to the tag name. The item name does not have to be
unique.
Item Number
Item numbers are used in the server database to identify items. In Quick Builder, he
number is assigned to an item internally. The item numbers for channels, controllers,
Stations and printers can be overwritten in Quick Builder to match an existing system
database.
IXP
Import / Export Tool.
J
Jet
The Microsoft Access database engine used by Experion applications to access the
ERDB.
JPEG
The abbreviation for Joint Picture Experts Group. A method of compressing images.
Jumper
A movable device for providing an electrical connection or short between to points on
a circuit board for the purpose configuring the equipment for a specific function or
operation.
K
K
Sigma Span Coefficient.
KByte
Kilobyte.
Keeper
A moderator capable of storing the ControlNet Parameters during a power failure and
restoring the parameters upon power up.
kg
kilograms
Knowledge Builder
Experion's online documentation library.
KTC
Communications to Controller.
L
L1
Line 1 side of AC line.
L2
Line 2 side of AC line.
LAN
The abbreviation for Local Area Network. See Local Area Network
LAS
See Link Active Scheduler (LAS)
LCL
Lower Control Limit.
LCS 620
See 620 Logic Control System
LED
Light Emitting Diode
License
A license contains:
information regarding the set of applications
installations of those applications
individually licensable features of those applications that are permitted to run on a
given system.
License Key
The construct that describes what is licensed. Also known as a License Information
Record.
Library
A Function Block collection.
Library Tree
See Honeywell Library Tree
Line Power
The electrical power provided from the conductors of a power line.
Line Voltage
The voltage between conductors of a power line.
Link
A collection of nodes with unique addresses.
Listed
Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to
the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation. That
authority maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials,
and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets appropriate
designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified
manner.
Load
Experion activity that results in the function block being loaded from the System
Repository to the Controller (or Execution Environment).
Loaded Tree
One of the three Tree Views available within Control Builder. The modules that have
been Assigned to a CEE and Loaded to the controller are shown here.
Local
In Honeywell terminology, refers to a physical connection between two Experion
devices using coax or fiber optic cabling.
Local Point
In a DSA system, a point that is managed by the current server. Points managed by
other servers are called "remote".
Local Server
In a DSA system, the server to which the Station (or other component) is connected.
Log on
Procedure defined to identify a user. The intent of a log on procedure is to prevent
unauthorized users from accessing the system in ways they are not permitted to do so.
LRN
The abbreviation for Logical Resource Number, which identifies a server task.
LSM
See Logical Shared Memory.
M
m
meter
mA
milliamps
MAC
Media Access Control.
Main Handler
The main part of the SCM program that performs the primary operation for the SCM.
The SCM program contains one and only one Main Handler.
MAU
Medium Attachment Unit - An Ethernet Transceiver, a transmitter-receiver a device
that both transmits and receives analog or digital signals. The term is used most
frequently to describe the component in local-area networks (LANs) that actually
applies signals onto the network wire and detects signals passing through the wire. For
many LANs, the transceiver is built into the network interface card (NIC). Some types
of networks, however, require an external transceiver.
Master
The primary copy of a redundant ERDB. Also referred to as Design Master.
MB
Megabyte.
MBCS
MultiByte Character Set
MByte
Megabyte.
MCI
The abbreviation for Media Control Interface, a standard interface for controlling
devices such as sound cards, CD players and video capture devices. Each manufacturer
typically supplies an MCI device driver for a product, which must be installed before
the product can be used.
MD
The abbreviation for the Mode parameter of a standard point. See MODE parameter.
MDI
Multiple Document Interface (Microsoft Windows ™)
Mean
Average of the observations in the subgroup (for example, X-BAR).
Message
Supplementary information that helps operators understand the significance of an
alarm. (An alarm only provides basic details, such as point ID, date/time and priority.)
Message Zone
The line below Station's toolbar where explanatory messages and prompts appear.
Method
A programmatic means of controlling or interrogating the Station Automation object
model. A method is equivalent to the terms "function" or "command" used in some
programming languages.
MHz
Megahertz.
MicroLPM
1. An access control panel by PCSC.
2. Microsoft Excel Data Exchange
3. A network option.
Migration
The process of updating the ERDB during a Experion software upgrade, such as R200
to R300. Implemented through ERDB translation of the ERDB to/from source.
mm
millimeters
MMC
Microsoft Management Console.
MTF
Microsoft Tape Format
Mode
A point parameter that determines whether or not the operator can control the point
value. Often abbreviated as "MD".
In a status point, the MD determines whether the operator can control the output
parameter. In an analog point the MD determines whether the operator can control the
setpoint parameter.
MODE Parameter
A point parameter for status and analog points. Status point mode determines whether
or not the operator can control the status point output value. Analog point mode
determines control of the setpoint. If the mode is manual, the operator can change the
value. See MODE in the Control Builder Parameter Reference.
Moderator
The node with the lowest MAC ID that is responsible for transmitting the moderator
frame - a Media Access Control (MAC) frame that is used to synchronize the nodes
and distribute the link configuration parameters.
ms
Millisecond.
MS-DOS
Microsoft Disk Operating System.
MTBF
Mean Time Between Failure
Multi-window Station
A Station that uses several windows-typically two or four-each of which can contain a
separate display. A Multi-window Station uses SafeView to manage the placement of
its Windows.
N
N
Neutral (when used with L1 and/or L2)
N/A
Not Applicable
Nm
Newton meter
N/C
Normally Closed (contact)
N/O
Normally Open (contact)
NaN
Not a Number
NAP
See Network Access Port
Navigation Pane
The section to the left of Station's system displays that is reserved for menus. Clicking
an entry in the Navigation Pane calls up the associated display.
You can call up the top-level Navigation Menu by clicking the yellow triangle at the
top of the panel.
NCL
Notification Circular List
NDP
CDA Notification Distribution Publisher
NDS
CDA Notification Distribution Subscriber
NEC
National Electrical Code.
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Network
The communication connection paths between nodes.
NFPA
See National Fire Protection Agency
NG
Notification Generator
NIC
Network Interface Card - An expansion board you insert into a computer so the
computer can be connected to a network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type
of network and media.
NM
Notification Manager
Node
A node is a processing location within a network. It can be a computer or some other
device, such as a printer.
Notification
Any detectable event, alarm, error, or message that announces an abnormal or special
condition related to the operation of the process or the control system. The term event
is often used interchangeably with notification.
Notification Client
The consumer of notifications from the Notification Manager. The server is the client
for Experion notifications.
Notification Detector
The block which detects the initiation or alleviation of a notification and announces
this data through a notification generator. This is a function of certain function blocks
provided in Experion's Control Builder application.
Notifications Distributor
The Control Data Access (CDA) communications service that has the responsibility of
caching the notifications from all notification generators in the CPM and when passed
an execution thread, to distribute the notifications to the rest of the system.
Notification Frame
A network layer rendering of the notification message into one or more network layer
frames. Frames are also known as Media Access Control (MAC) packets. Experion
uses ControlNet MAC packets.
Notification Generator
The entity that constructs the notification message and assigns the timestamp to the
notification.
Notification Manager
The CDA object which manages all Experion notifications and interfaces with server
"event" subsystems. It is a CDA server process thread which executes on the
EXPERION Server only.
Notification Message
A rendering of the notification package by the Automation Systems Architecture
(ASA) transport layer. This message may be made up from multiple network frames.
Notification Package
The accumulation of one or more notification packets by a publisher into an
application layer (CDA) communication package for a notification distribution
subscriber.
Notification Packet
The expression of the notification by the notification generator. It is one-to-one with a
notification.
Ns
Nanosecond.
NT
Microsoft Windows NT Operating System
NTFS
NT File System
NT Security Profile
A collection of NT security related information associated with a User (or user group)
ID(e.g. a file may permit users of the group "File Friends" read, write, and execute
access; a file may permit users of the group "Hackers" no access).
NT Security Subsystem
A Windows NT integral subsystem that records the security policies in effect for the
local computer, and participates in logging on users.
Null ERDB
A Experion ERDB which consists of only the ERDB Schema. There are no function
block templates or instances.
O
Object Linking and Embedding
Microsoft's technology for application interoperability. OLE is a set of services that
provides a powerful means to create documents consisting of multiple sources of
information from different applications. Objects can be almost any type of
information, including text, bitmap images, vector graphics, voice, or video clips.
Observation
A single data point PV value.
Observation Period
The time between observations.
Occupancy
An access control feature that refers to a system capable of monitoring the location of
personnel within a site. The site is divided into separate zones and access control
readers are used for entry into and exit from each zone.
Occupancy is usually applied to security and safety applications where it is necessary
to be aware of the location of all personnel during emergency or security situations,
but it can also be used in a normal daily operations mode to allow the reporting of the
presence of certain classes of people within particular zones.
OCX
See OLE Custom Control
ODA
The abbreviation for Open Data Access. The ODA option includes a number of
options, such as ODBC Driver and OPC server and client, that enable other
applications to exchange data with Experion.
ODBC
The abbreviation for Open Database Connectivity. See Open Database Connectivity
ODBC Driver
A driver that processes ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) calls, queries the
database, and returns the results. See also.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
OEP
The abbreviation for Operator Entry Panel.
Off-Line
Off-line is the state where the chassis is not performing its Assigned Functions. On-
line, conversely, is the state of a chassis where that chassis is performing its Assigned
Functions. The chassis may or may not be powered while off-line.
Ohmmeter
A test device that is normally used to measure electrical resistance between any to
points, and may be used to check for uninterrupted connections or signal paths.
OLE
See Object Linking and Embedding
OLE Automation
The process by which a server application exposes programmable objects to other
applications (automation clients), which enables clients to "automate" certain
procedures by directly accessing the objects and functionality the server makes
available.
ONL
Operation Name List.
On-Line
On-line is the state of a chassis where that chassis is performing its Assigned
Functions. Off-line, conversely, is the state where the chassis is not performing its
Assigned Functions. The chassis may or may not be powered while off-line.
OP
The abbreviation for the output parameter of a standard point. See Output or OUTPUT
Parameter.
OPC
OLE for Process Control. OPC is a set of standards to facilitate interoperability
between applications within the process control industry. These include
automation/control applications, field systems/devices or business/office applications.
OpenCCT
Open Control Component Technology, a sub-product of Experion.
Operating Group
A group of up to eight arbitrarily chosen points that can be viewed by an operator on a
standard Station display. An Operating Group can be defined in Quick Builder or in
Station.
Operator-based Security
With operator-based security, each operator is assigned a unique identification (and
appropriate access rights), and must log on to Station with a password. Contrast with
Station-based security.
Operator ID
A unique identification assigned to each operator when using operator-based security,
and which is required when logging on to Station.
Operator Password
A character string (not echoed on screen) used with the operator ID to sign on to an
operator Station.
Output
1. Energy, signals, or information from a circuit or device to another external circuit
or device.
2. The terminals of a device or circuit from which energy, signals, or information is
transmitted.
OUTPUT Parameter
An analog or status point parameter used to issue control values. The OP is related to
the MODE parameter and can be changed by an operator only if the mode is manual.
Output represents the raw value of a point. In the case of an analog point, OP is
expressed as a percentage of its full value. In the case of a status point, OP has four
possible values (0 to 3) which represent the desired value for the PV.
A calibration formula or table is used to convert the OP to the PV (process value). In
the case of a temperature sensor, the formula might result in a PV of 100 degrees when
the OP is 50%, and a PV of 200 degrees when the OP is 100%. In the case of an
electrical switch, the PV would be "Off" when the OP is 0, and "On" when the OP is 1.
See OP in the Control Builder Parameter Reference.
Output Bias
A value that is used to modify the calculated variable (CV) of most Regulatory Control
blocks. Depending on its sign, the output bias is added-to or subtracted-from the CV.
Output bias has two components; a fixed operating bias (OPBIAS.FIX) and a floating
bias (OPBIAS.FLOAT). The total bias is the sum of the two.
Outside Connector
See Passive Connector
Override Interlock
An interlock, that, when active forces the device to its reference state.
P
P/S
Power Supply
P2P
See Peer-to-Peer.
Page
A display or Web page.
PAR
Product Anomaly Report
Parallel Branch
An SCM Block which allows synchronous divergence and convergence. Many paths
started at the same time and executed in parallel.
Parameter
The different types of values accessed by points are known in Experion as "point
parameters." See point parameter.
Parameter Connection
A connection made by using parameter connector, the same as named parameter
connection.
Parameter Connector
A wire that is connected at one end of a block symbol pin. It allows you to connect two
pins that either do not reside in the same Control Drawing, or are not in close
proximity to each other in the same Control Drawing.
Partner
From an RCP chassis standpoint, the other chassis. From a module standpoint, the
module in the same slot of the partner chassis.
Passive Connection
A parameter between Passive Parameters. Passive Parameters have not dedicated an
Active connector. Data flow between Passive Parameters is accomplished through the
Passive Connections services provided by CM FB.
Passive Connector
A parameter reference used within a Passive Connection.
Passive Parameter
A parameter which has not dedicated an Active Connector resource.
PBIM
Refers to the PBIM-SST block.
PBIM-SST
The block template name in the Experion system that represents the SST-PFB-CLX or
SST-PB3-CLX-HWL (PROFIBUS Interface Module) - a 1756 form-factor card,
model number SST-PFB-CLX or SST-PB3-CLX-HWL, which is manufactured by
Molex Inc. (formerly Woodhead / SST).
PC
Personal Computer
PCCC
Programmable Controller Communications Commands
PCode
Pseudo-Code.
Peer-to-Peer
Inter-object communication which occurs between objects in multiple CEE.
Peer Network
A peer network is a communications network on which peer objects can establish a
dialog using CKA or the simpler ASA services.
Periodic Scan
A scan that is performed at regular intervals. See Scanning.
Permissive Interlock
An interlock, that, when not active prevents its reference state from being commanded.
PI
Pulse Input.
PIC
Pulse Input Channel block.
PICFastCutoff
Pulse Input with Fast Cutoff Channel block.
PIChannel
Pulse Input Channel block.
PID
Proportional, Integral, and Derivative control modes.
PIM
Pulse Input Module.
PIN
Plant Information Network.
Pin is also the graphical representation of a connector on a block symbol.
PITotalizer
Pulse Input Totalizer.
PLC
The abbreviation for Programmable logic controller. See Programmable Logic
Controller
PO
Pulse Output
Point
A data structure that, in most cases, contains information about a field entity.
Experion includes a number of inbuilt point types (called standard points), but your
system will also include flexible points if you have any point servers.
Experion includes a number of inbuilt point types (called standard points), but your
system will also include:
• process points if you have Experion Process
• flexible points if you have any system interfaces or point servers
Point Algorithm
A set of rules that enhance a point's functionality by operating on point data either
before or after normal point processing. There are two types of point algorithms: PV
algorithm and action algorithm.
Point Parameter
A unit of information about a point. For example, an analog point includes parameters
such as: process variable parameter (PV), output parameter (OP) and setpoint
parameter (SP).
Point Server
A high-level interface that allows Experion to exchange data with another application
or subsystem without the need for separately defining points in Experion.
The database structure of a point on a point server (called a flexible point) is
determined by the application/subsystem, rather than by Experion.
Primary
1. For Regulatory Control blocks in a cascade strategy: A "primary" is an upstream
block from which an initializable input is fetched. A block has one primary for
each initializable input.
2. The controller (or chassis) which is currently controlling the redundant process
by carrying out the Assigned Functions.
Principle
An active entity, such as a person or process, that attempts to access a Control Builder
target, Security measures control principles' access to targets. A Control Builder object
may operate as both a principle and a target. For example, when a user attempts to
launch Control Builder, the application is the target of the launch command operation.
In this role as target, the application has security characteristics that determine which
principles are capable of launching it. Once launched, the application may change its
role to a principle and access other Control Builder objects.
Privilege
A system level pre-defined right. Privileges are typically associated with a user, not
with an object. Privileges override security requirements (e.g. a user who is permitted
disk backup bypasses each file object security -- i.e. if a privilege exists, the access
control to the objects/parameters is not bypassed (otherwise there would need to be an
access control entry on each object for each privilege).
For Windows NT, privileges are encoded in the access token, and are reserved for NT
system use.
For Control Builder this concept applies to granting an access right for a Control
Builder action, such as to IDLING a controller Control Builder system privileges
appear based on group membership rather than to individual user ids and are
represented by an NT style access control entry.
Process Control
The control activity that includes the control function needed to provide sequential,
regulatory, and discrete control and to gather and display data.
Process Controller
Experion's controller, which can handle all possible control requirements-whether for
continuous processes, batch processes, discrete operations or machine control needs.
The term is used to refer to all control hardware (chassis, power supply, Control
Processor and ControlNet bridge) as a single entity.
Points on a Process Controller are called process points. See C200 Controller and
Hybrid Controller.
Process Point
A point on a Process Controller.
Process Software
An umbrella term for Control Builder and other Process Controller software.
Production Rules
The grammar, in BNF format, used to describe a language. The Common File Format
used to construct the Resource file follows specific production rules.
Profibus
Process Field Bus.
Project
In Quick Builder, a working database file that enables you to make changes to the
server database without affecting the configuration data that is currently being used to
run the system.
Project Tree
One of the three Tree Views available within Control Builder. Your control strategy is
displayed in this tree.
Project View
In Quick Builder, a window in which you can view, add, and modify any items in the
current project file.
Projected CM/SCM
Block on which a projected parameter has been defined.
Property
In Display Builder a property is attribute or characteristic of an object within the
Station Automation object model. For example, a display object has properties that
define its height, width, and color.
Property Page
One page of a Property Sheet. In Quick Builder, a tabbed page in the Project View
window that displays information about the currently selected item or items. Most of
the information can be displayed or modified.
Property Sheet
Another term for a "Tabbed Dialog box", an integrated group of dialog boxes (or
pages) individually selected by Tabs along their top edge.
Protocol
A Language used to communicate over types of network mediums
PS12x.x
Experion release number for PS120 releases and PS121 releases.
Pseudo-Code
String of tokens used to execute an expression.
pSOS
The Controller operating system.
pt
See Point
PTO
PROFIBUS Trade Organization.
PU
See Processing Unit (PU)
PV
The abbreviation for the process variable parameter of a standard point. See Process
Variable
PV Algorithm
An algorithm that gathers/manipulates data. The result of the algorithm is usually
stored in the PV of the point to which it is attached. A PV algorithm is processed when
the PV changes from its previously scanned value. Contrast with action algorithm.
PV Clamp
For an analog pint, a configuration that will immobilize the process value (PV) at 0%
if it falls below the entry low limit value or 100% if it goes above the entry high limit
value.
PV Period
An amount of time specified for the scanning of the point process value (PV)
parameter. The PV period determines the frequency with which the server will
perform the scan. The server groups point addresses into scan packets by PV period
and controller.
PVC
Polyvinylchloride
PWMC
Pulse Width Modulator Channel
Q
Quick Builder
The Experion tool used to configure system components, such as standard points, Flex
Stations, controllers (other than Process Controllers) and printers.
R
R
Subgroup range.
R-BAR
The mean of the R values (for example group range average).
R/W
Read/Write.
Rack
"Chassis" or "cardfile" capable of accepting plug-in modules.
RAM
Random Access Memory.
RC
Redundancy Cable
RCP
See Redundant Chassis Pair
RD
Redundancy Director.
RDB
Reference destination block.
Readiness
The readiness of the chassis in the Redundant Chassis Pair. The levels are:
Disqualified, Synchronizing, Synchronized, Standby.
Real
A number format that includes both whole numbers and fractional numbers (for
example, 2.0, 10,230.7684, etc.)
Recipe
A set of predefined values downloaded by the Recipe Manager to points that control a
particular process. The individual values are, in effect, the "ingredients" for the recipe.
Redundancy
The use of multiple similar devices such that if one fails, the remaining unit(s) will
take over the Assigned Functions (the set of functions assigned to the device) thereby
improving the device's availability (the ability of the device to carry out its Assigned
Functions based on its probability of failure).
Redundancy Director
Serves as the alternate redundancy manager in the absence of the Redundancy Module
(RM).
Redundancy Module
With a redundant controller chassis, the RM provides automatic backup for the
primary controller.
Redundancy State
The state of a Redundant Chassis Pair (RCP) with regard to redundancy and
specifically with regard to which chassis is handling the Assigned Functions (the set of
functions assigned to that device). In a dual redundant system, such as ICP
Redundancy, two basic redundancy states exist:
Redundant Server
In a redundant server system, the backup server that is actively linked to the primary
(running) server, so that it can take control if the primary server fails or is shut down.
Regulatory documentation
Documentation defining the rules, criteria, and other information governing an
industry or the application of certain technology.
Release Directory
A directory structure used to store the Device Description (DD) and related files. Each
manufacturer has a directory name that is the registered manufacturer ID number.
There is a directory for each device type that a manufacturer produces under their ID
directory.
Remote
In Honeywell terminology, refers to a physical connection between two system devices
using modems rather than cabling.
Remote Point
Remote points are points that reference points owned by another server in a DSA
system. Points managed by the current server are called "local".
Remote Server
In a DSA system, a server other than the server to which the Station (or other
component) is connected.
Repeater
A node that reconstructs and retransmits all traffic it hears on one network segment to
another.
Replica
A secondary or backup copy of the ERDB that is maintained in sync with the design
master.
Replicated
An ERDB that has been converted to a form where it may be maintained as 2
synchronized copies for ERDB redundancy purposes.
Report
Information collected by the server that is formatted for viewing. Experion includes a
range of standard reports, and users can create their own customized reports.
Resource File
The part of the Capability file that is supplied by the manufacturer. It describes the
communication profile, device capacity, internal record address assignments, and
certain default values for a field device. A Capability file that has only this content is
often called a Resource File.
REX
Request to Exit.
RFI
Radio Frequency Interference.
Rising Edge
In a Pulse Input Module, signal transitions from low to high voltage cause an Off-to-
On transition in the ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) functions.
RIUP
Removal and Insertion Under Power.
RLSD
Receive Line Signal Detect.
RM
Redundancy Module
ROM
Read-Only Memory.
Root Template
Top level template in a library as far as derivation is concerned.
Rotary Station
A Station that has a non-permanent connection to the server. When a rotary Station
disconnects from the server, the connection becomes available to another rotary
Station. The maximum number of simultaneous rotary connections is determined by
your license.
Compare with a static Station.
Router
A router is a device (sometimes a computer) which connects two or more networks.
Routers are typically slower than switches, and are located at the point where the
networks meet. They move traffic between networks by looking up a table of network
routes. A router may forward to another router
RPT
ControlNet network repeater (Vac model).
RPTD
ControlNet network repeater (Vdc model).
RRSU
RAM Retention Start-up.
RTB
Remote Terminal Block.
RTD
See Resistance Temperature Detector
RTDB
Real Time Database.
RTP
Remote Termination Panel
RTS/CTS
'Request to send'/'clear to send'.
RTU
Remote Terminal Unit. See Controller
Run-Time Authorization
When a software application feature launch is attempted, authorization to use the
application/feature is verified. If authorization succeeds, the application is launched.
If authorization fails, the application is not launched and the customer is advised
accordingly.
S
S9000
Honeywell Series 9000 Loop and Logic Controller.
Safe State
The 'fail safe' state for a Device Control. This is the state to which the function block
defaults under specified conditions, such as Break-before-Make 'break' state or the
return state for Momentary. In the TDC 3000 APM, this was fixed as State 0.
SafeBrowse Object
A SafeBrowse object is a Web browser specifically designed for use with Station.
SafeBrowse includes appropriate security features that prevent users from displaying
unauthorized Web pages or other documents in Station.
SafeView
SafeView is used to control the characteristics of and access to windows within the
Microsoft Windows workspace. It is used in conjunction with Station to provide Multi-
window Station.
Sample Period
The time between subgroups.
Scan
The technique used to read data from a controller. Scans are conducted for point
parameters with source addresses (PV, SP, OP, MD). Experion uses demand,
exception, and periodic scanning techniques.
SCAN can also refer to the Experion Server/Station.
Scanning
The technique used by an Experion server to read data from a controller (other than a
Process Controller). Scanning is performed for point parameters with source addresses,
such as PV, SP and OP. Experion uses demand, exception, and periodic scanning
techniques.
Compare with unsolicited messaging.
Scan Packet
A group of point parameter source addresses assembled by the server and used as the
basic unit of server data acquisition (scanning). The server groups points into scan
packets based on the controller address that they reference and the specified scan
period.
Scan Period
The time interval between successive scans.
Scheduler
A facility used to schedule the control of a point on either a periodic or once-only
basis.
SCM
Sequential Control Module. See Sequential Control Module Function Block
SCMB
See Sequential Control Module Builder
SCN
Software Change Notice
Screw
The electrical hardware interface of Input/Output Modules.
Script
A script is a mini-program that performs a specific task. Experion supports two types
of script:
• Display scripts, which add extra functionality to displays
• Server scripts, which add extra functionality to servers, points and reports
SCSI
Small Computer System Interface.
SDK
Software Development Kit.
Secondary
1. A Regulatory Control block whose control input is pushed from another
Regulatory Control block.
2. The controller (or chassis) in a redundant configuration that would assume
primary status and responsibility of the Assigned Functions if the previous
primary controller failed.
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Secondary Readiness
The ability of the secondary of a Redundant Chassis Pair in a dual redundant system
to carry out the Assigned Functions in the event of a Primary failure.
Three states (of Secondary Readiness) are available:
1. Disqualified - In this state, a Secondary can not assume the Primary state.
2. Synchronizing - In this state, the two chassis have determined that they are
compatible and are in the process of copying program and database information
from the Primary to the Secondary. While in this state, a Secondary can not
assume the Primary state.
3. Synchronized - In this state, the Secondary can assume the Primary state. In
order for a Secondary to assume responsibility for the Assigned Functions (from
a Primary), with minimal impact to the Assigned Functions, that Secondary must
closely track the variables and states of the Primary. The process of aligning the
databases of two devices is called Synchronization. Once two devices are
synchronized, they must continue to track database changes, or else the
Secondary will revert to a Disqualified state of readiness.
Security Descriptor
The Security Descriptor is a security related data structure contained in, or referenced
by, an object. In NT, the descriptors are actually attached to the object. The intent of
the security descriptor is to protect the object from unauthorized access. The Security
Descriptor determines who can use an object, and what they can "do with/to" the
object. For NT objects, the Security Descriptor is the Access Control List (ACL)
which defines the list of protections that apply to an object. Each access list is
composed of appropriate Access Control List Entries. An Access Control Entry
contains a particular Security Identifier (e.g. a group, or user ID), and a set of access
rights.
For Control Builder security elements (control objects, system objects, object
parameters) the security descriptor may be optimized because many Control Builder
objects will have the same, or very similar access restrictions associated with them.
Security Level
Access to Station functions is limited by an operators's security level. Two types of
Station security are available: operator-based security and Station-based security.
Segment
Trunk sections connected via taps, with terminators at each end.
Semiconductor
An electrical device or component whose resistivity lies between that of conductors
and resistors (e.g., integrated circuits, transistors, etc.).
Series A I/O
Previously named Rail I/O.
Series H I/O
Previously named Hazardous Rail I/O.
Series R I/O
Previously named Chassis I/O.
Server
The computer on which the Experion database software and server utilities run.
Server Redundancy
Experion hardware configuration consisting of a primary server and a secondary
server. The primary server is connected to all clients (such as Stations, Device
Builder, Quick Builder) and all devices. The secondary server is not connected to any
devices or clients, but receives database information from the primary server and keeps
the databases in sync. A redundancy link (Ethernet, LAN link) is maintained between
servers and used to pass database updates from primary to secondary. Upon failover,
the primary server is transferred either manually (via software utility or hardware
switch) or automatically (when the primary fails) to the secondary server.
Server Software
An umbrella term used to refer to the database software and server utilities installed on
the EXPERION Server computer.
Server Station
The term used for Station when it runs on the server.
Setpoint Parameter
The desired value of a process variable. Setpoint (SP) is an analog point parameter,
and the value is entered by the operator. The setpoint can be changed any number of
times during a single process. The setpoint is represented in engineering units. See SP
in the Control Builder Parameter Reference
Shape
A shape is a special type of display object that can be used in numerous displays.
Shapes can be used as "clip-art" or as shape sequences.
Shape Sequence
A shape sequence is a set of related shapes that are used in conjunction with
shapelinks.
A shape sequence can be used to:
Represent the status of a point (Each shape represents a particular status).
Create an animation (Each shape is one "frame" in the animation).
Shapelink
A shapelink is, in effect, a "window" which always displays one shape of a shape
sequence. For example, a shapelink representing a point's status displays the shape
that corresponds to the current status.
Sheath
The outer protective covering of a coaxial cable.
SI
Serial Interface, abbreviation for TDC-3000 Serial Interface.
Sigma
Standard deviation of the X-BAR values.
Signal Reflections
Electrical energy returned to a signal source from the load end of a transmission line.
Signed
A number format that includes both positive and negative numbers.
SIM
Serial Interface Module.
SLC
Small Logic Controllers.
Slot Address
A physical card slot in the hybrid control chassis. Slot addresses start from the left with
the number 0. The power supply does not occupy a slot.
SMP
The abbreviation for Security Management Panel.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol, a standard for internetwork management.
SO
Status Output. Used for Fast Cutoff output.
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SOE
The abbreviation for Sequence Of Events. Some types of controllers, such as the TDC
3000 PIU, can time-stamp events to millisecond resolution.
Softkey
A function key which, when pressed, performs an action specified in the configuration
details for the current display.
Software Arbitration
A software-only technique in which each server polls the other via the LAN to
determine whether the other server has failed.
SP
The abbreviation for the setpoint parameter of a standard point. See Setpoint
SPP
Setpoint in Percent
SPQC
Statistical Process and Quality Control.
Standard history
A type of history collection for a point that provides one-minute snapshots and the
following averages based on the one-minute snapshots:
6-minute averages
1-hour averages
8-hour averages
24-hour averages
SR
System Repository
SST
The former third-party manufacturer/supplier of the PROFIBUS interface module. The
current manufacturer/supplier of the PROFIBUS interface module is Woodhead
Industries Inc.
SST-PFB-CLX-RLL or SST-PB3-CLX-HWL
The model number of the PROFIBUS interface module, a 1756 form-factor, single
space card, which acts as a PROFIBUS Master Class 1 device.
Standard Dictionary
A Fieldbus Foundation file that contains standard strings and enumerations. A
compressed form of the file called the IMPORT.DCT and it is used by the
File>New>Type>Fieldbus Device menu selection in Control Builder.
Standard History
The type of history that collects one-minute snapshots of point parameter values, as
well as a number of averages based on those one-minute snapshots.
Standard Point
Experion's inbuilt points. The types of standard point are:
• access point
• analog point
• accumulator point
• container point
• database point
• status point
State
The condition of a field device represented by feedback inputs. The state is usually
given a descriptive name, like 'Run' or 'Stop'.
Static Library
A Library of Static Function Blocks present in every controller that can change from
release to release.
Static Station
A Station that has a permanent connection to the server. Compare with a rotary
Station.
Station
Experion's main operator interface. Station presents information using a series of
displays.
Station-based Security
With Station-based security, a Station provides operator-level access to any user.
However, users can move to a higher level if they know the appropriate password for
that level on that Station. Contrast with operator-based security.
Station Identifier
Unique identifier for a workstation in the system.
Status Line
Station's Status Line provides an overview of your system's status. For example, a
flashing red field indicates that there is at least one unacknowledged alarm.
Status Point
A type of standard point that is used to represent discrete or digital field values.
Step (SCM)
The SCM consists of a series of control steps called the SCM-Steps. It is the smallest
part of the sequential operation which is of interest to the operator. The SCM-Step
executes output actions (typically commands to Level 1 blocks) and defines other
attributes such as Step alarm time and Step-specific exception conditions. An SCM
Step block is a dependent block and is contained within a SCM block
Step Block
An SCM Block which consists of a step name, number, output actions, etc.
Strip gauge
A device used to establish the cutting depth of the ControlNet cable strip tool blades.
Strip Tool
A device used to make the multiple cuts to a ControlNet coaxial cable in order to
attach connectors.
Subgroup
A group of a specified number of observations.
Subgroup Period
The data collection period for a subgroup.
Subgroup Range
Difference between the maximum observation value and the minimum observation
value within that subgroup.
Subgroup Size
The number of observations in a subgroup.
Subnet
See Link.
Substituted Name
See Operation Name List. A list of substituted names is maintained in each ERDB that
is resolved when a block is instantiated or copied.
Supervisory Control
The action of writing information to a controller. Experion enables both automatic and
manual supervisory control. See Mode.
Supervisory ControlNet
This network carries supervisory messages between the Experion Server and
Controllers as well as peer-to-peer messages between controllers.
Supervisory ControlNets do not connect Experion Operator Stations to Experion. This
is accomplished using a Local Area Network (LAN) above the Server
Swap
A (near) bumpless exchange of control. A swap is a control operation which results in
a role reversal between a primary chassis and a synchronized or standby secondary
chassis.
Switch
A switch is a multiport device that moves Ethernet packets at full wire speed within a
network. A switch may be connected to another switch in a network.
Switchover
An immediate (possibly bumpy) exchange of control.
In a Redundant Chassis Pair (RCP), it is the act of transferring the responsibility for
the Assigned Functions from a primary chassis to a synchronized or standby
secondary chassis due to the occurrence of either a failure, a fault, or the "Initiate
Switchover" command.
The resulting state of readiness, should the switchover not be due to a failure, and
depending on the reason for the switchover, could be either Synchronized,
Synchronizing, or Disqualified. A Switchover will take place immediately upon
Synchronization
In dual redundancy control, the process of aligning the databases of two devices. Once
two devices are synchronized, they must continue to track database changes, or else
the Secondary will revert to a Disqualified state of readiness.
Synchronize
The process of copying database information between master and replica to bring both
copies up to date.
SYS
System.
System Interface
A high-level interface that allows Experion to exchange data with another application
or subsystem without the need for separately defining points in Experion.
The database structure of a point on a system interface (called a flexible point) is
determined by the application/subsystem, rather than by Experion.
System.MDW
The security file supplied with Microsoft Access.
System Menu
Station's System Menu is a specialized display that provides quick access to the other
major displays-it is equivalent to the Table of Contents of a book.
System Administrator
Person responsible for defining the database containing user names, passwords, and
other such security information which defines the permitted access to the system. The
part of this system database built and used by NT is the System Account Management
(SAM) data base.
System Library
Library created by Honeywell. Can be either a static or a CCL library.
System Repository
The file where all EXPERION Server point data is stored.
System Template
Templates defined by Honeywell and included in the Empty ERDB shipped with the
Experion software release.
T
Tagged Block
A function block with a system global name. IOMs, CMs, and SCMs are examples of
tagged blocks.
Tag Name
A unique identifier given to a point or an asset.
Tap
The connecting device between adjacent ControlNet segments. Tap consists of two
BNC connectors for trunkline cable connection, an integral 1-meter drop cable to
which nodes are attached, and a BNC connector of ControlNet Interface (CNI)
connection. Several physical models are available to accommodate different mounting
layouts.
Task
A usually-dormant application that resides on the server, waiting for a request. Tasks
can be activated in several ways, for example: on a regular basis, or when the status
point changes state. Tasks include the standard server programs and custom
applications.
TCP/IP
'Transmission Control Protocol'/'Internet Protocol'. A standard network protocol.
TDC 3000
Total Distributed Control (TDC 3000), now known as the Total Plant Solution System
(TPS).
TDR
Time Domain Reflectometer.
Template
A block or container that resides in the Honeywell Library.
Template Display
A standard HMIWeb display that is used as a template for creating other displays.
Terminal Server
A terminal server allows you to connect several controllers and Stations to a LAN even
though they only have serial or parallel ports. Most terminal servers also provide a
range of serial connection options, such as RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485.
Terminator
A 75 Ohm resistor mounted in a BNC plug.
The notification generator is in the CP-CEE as well as the notification manager. The
Station and Control Builder applications are also notification generators for operator
change events.
Test Script
MS Test is used to automate testing. "Test script" is a sequence of steps stored in a file
that may be run without human intervention.
Thermocouple
A device consisting of two dissimilar metals that when heated produce a dc voltage.
Used to measure temperature.
Thread
An SCM execution path. Every thread can activate only one SCM Step at a time, and it
is stated that the thread is located in that particular step. The number of threads is
always equal to the number of simultaneous active SCM Steps. Multiple threads are
initialized by the Parallel Branch SCM Block.
Timer
A timer is a programming mechanism for running scripts at regular intervals in Station.
Torque
The force that produces or tends to produce rotation. A measure of rotation producing
force.
TP
Trip Point
TPL File
User defined Template configuration file.
TPS System
The TotalPlant Solution System (a.k.a, TPS), formerly known as Total Distributed
Control (TDC 3000).
Transition Block
The Transition Block defines a distinct process state which must be achieved before
the SCM can advance to the control step (Step Block) so that it can perform the output
actions specified. Transition consists of a transition name, input conditions, etc.
Transitions
Defines a distinct process state which must be achieved in order to allow the SCM to
advance to the control step (SCM-Step) so that it can perform the output actions
specified.
Tree View
One of the Child Windows within Control Builder.
Trend
A display in which changes in value over time of one or more point parameters are
presented in a graphical manner.
Trend Set
A set of point parameter historical data, usually shown as a graph on a standard Station
display. Trend sets can be defined using Quick Builder or a Station display.
Triggered I/O
I/O action which takes place immediately upon request.
Trunk
The bus or central part of a ControlNet network
T-tap
A type of ControlNet tap that provides two trunk-cable connectors, one on each side,
along with a drop-cable exiting bottom, forming a "T" shape.
TWAIN
TWAIN, a standard formulated by a number of large companies supplying scanners
and digital cameras to allow applications such as paint programs and Experion to
import images directly from the scanner.
U
UCL
Upper Control Limit.
UCN
Universal Control Network
UDC
Universal Digital Controller.
UFBC
User Files Backup Component.
UI
User Interface.
Unassigned Item
Unassigned items are items that do not belong to (or are not associated with) an asset.
For example, if you build a point but do not assign the point to an asset, the point is
downloaded as an unassigned item. Likewise, if you delete an asset but retain the
points that belongs to that asset, those points become unassigned items.
Unsigned
A number format that only includes positive numbers.
Unsolicited Messaging
The process by which a controller initiates a communication session with the Experion
server when there is a change in a process variable. Unsolicited messaging can
substantially reduce communications traffic, especially if the values change
infrequently.
Compare with scanning.
UPS
Uninterrupted Power Supply
URL
The Uniform Resource Locator, such as a Web address.
User File
A server database table that is used for application-specific storage. Also called "user
table".
User Group
A set of users
User Identification
A Control Builder user is identified by entering the appropriate user account name as
defined by the System Administrator.
User Library
Library created by user.
User Manager
One of the applications within the Workgroup Administrator Utility.
User Table
A server database table that is used for application-specific storage. Also called "user
file".
User Template
Template created by user. Can be in either a user or system library.
USKB
Universal Station keyboard.
USR
Unit Start Request.
Utility
A program, run from a command line, that performs a configuration or maintenance
function. For example, the lisscn utility.
V
Vac
Volts, Alternating Current
Vdc
Volts, Direct Current
VGA
Video Graphics Array.
Virtual Controller
See User Scan Task Controller.
Voltage Threshold
In a Pulse Input Module, the signal (applied to the screw terminals) is determined to be
"high voltage" or "low voltage" based on the voltage threshold. Parameter name is
VOLTAGE.
W
WAN
Wide Area Network
Windows NT
Microsoft's corporate-oriented, multithreaded, preemptive multitasking, operating
system.
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Windup Status
Anti-reset windup status (also known as "windup status") is used by PID-type function
blocks to turn integral control on or off.
Every Regulatory Control block maintains a windup status variable for each of its
initializable inputs and outputs. The status indicates how raising or lowering the
associated input or output will affect the final output of a cascade control strategy.
WinNT
Microsoft Windows NT™
WINS
Windows Internet Name Service.
Wire
The graphical representation of a connection between two connectors. The wire is a
line with multiple vertices that connects two pins on a block symbol
WS
Work Station. NT is a term that is also used.
WSE
The abbreviation for Westinghouse Security Electronics.
WWW
World Wide Web.
X
X-BAR
The mean of the subgroup.
X-BAR-BAR
The mean of the X-BAR values.
XPM
Generic term used to represent the TDC 2000 Process Manager (PM), Advanced
Process Manager (APM), and High Performance Process Manager (HPM) family of
controllers.
Y
Y-tap
A type of ControlNet tap that provides to trunk-cable connectors exiting the top, along
with a drop-cable exiting bottom, forming a "Y" shape.
Z
Zone
A defined space-either indoors or outdoors-that has at least one entry.
Zone Doors
The controlled entries and exits for a zone. A door is identified by the door tag (access
point name).
Zone ID
A unique identifier for a zone.