Terms - Panasonic MINAS A6 Multi Serie Referencia Técnica

Terms

2.1 Terms
Attribute
Non-graphical feature of a function block. An attribute consists of an identifier and a value.
Compilation
Compilation and verification of the function block diagram created by PANATERM for Safety and the
associated parameter.
Configuration
Configuration is the general term for a monitoring program and the associated parameters for permissible
deviations or minimum and maximum values. In this context, it should be noted that a monitoring program is
always accompanied by additional data to which the program can relate.
Connector
Connection point between the beginning and the end of a logical operation with an input and an output of a
function block.
EVC
Encoder Value and Command Value Compare(EVC). When single encoder system, the encoder value must
be evaluated for consistency as a safety requirement.
Function block (function module)
Block in a PLC which either has physical or logical influence on the programming sequence of a PLC program.
A physical function block (hardware) is for example a button or an AC Servo Driver MINAS A6 Multi series
output. A function block is also the logical operation (such as AND or OR) of input and output signals in PLC.
Function block diagram (function block language)
Graphic-based, descriptive programming language in accordance with IEC 61131 that uses function blocks for
the visualization of logical links between function block inputs and outputs of a PLC. The function chart shows
the function blocks and their logical link in graphical form (Function Block Diagram, FBD).
Input / Output
Position at a function block, at which the logical link can be connected with other function blocks.
Instruction list (IL)
Assembler-like programming language, which can be loaded into a central Safety Part. The task of
PANATERM for Safety is the generation of an instruction list based on defined function blocks as well as their
attributes and connections.
Logic operation
A specific connection between:
a.) a function block output and a function block input.
b.) a PLC input and function block input.
c.) a function block output and PLC output.
Message window
Multiline output window, embedded in a Windows toolbar. The message window displays errors, warnings,
and instructions of the program to the user. The message window can be turned on or off.
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