Specifications

Glossary
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EtherNet/IP EtherNet/IP (the Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is especially suited to factory
applications in which there is a need to control, configure, and monitor events within
an industrial system. The ODVA-specified protocol runs CIP (the Common Industrial
Protocol) on top of standard Internet protocols, like TCP/IP and UDP. It is an open
local (communications) network that enables the interconnectivity of all levels of
manufacturing operations from the plant’s office to the sensors and actuators on its
floor.
fallback state A known state to which an Advantys STB I/O module can return in the event that its
communication connection fails.
fallback value The value that a device assumes during fallback. Typically, the fallback value is
either configurable or the last stored value for the device.
FED_P Fipio extended device profile. On a Fipio network, the standard device profile type
for agents whose data length is more than 8 words and equal to or less than 32
words.
Fipio Fieldbus Interface Protocol (FIP). An open fieldbus standard and protocol that
conforms to the FIP/World FIP standard. Fipio is designed to provide low-level
configuration, parameterization, data exchange, and diagnostic services.
Flash memory Flash memory is nonvolatile memory that can be overwritten. It is stored on a special
EEPROM that can be erased and reprogrammed.
FRD_P Fipio reduced device profile. On a Fipio network, the standard device profile type for
agents whose data length is two words or less.
FSD_P Fipio standard device profile. On a Fipio network, the standard device profile type
for agents whose data length is more than two words and equal to or less than 8
words.
full scale The maximum level in a specific range—e.g., in an analog input circuit the maximum
allowable voltage or current level is at full scale when any increase beyond that level
is over-range.
function block A function block performs a specific automation function, such as speed control. A
function block comprises configuration data and a set of operating parameters.
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