Specifications

Glossary
Glossary - 8
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 properties.
item number
Item numbers are used in the server database to identify items. In Quick Builder, the
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.
LCS 620
Logical Control System 620. Honeywell’s programmable logic controller.
local display object
A dynamic display object that displays information or issues a command, but which is
not linked to the server. Such display objects are used in conjunction with scripts.
local server
The server to which the operator’s station is connected.
MCI
Media Control Interface.
MD
PlantScape abbreviation for mode.
Microsoft Excel Data Exchange
A network option that can be used to capture the most recent point and history
information in the server and display it in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, mainly for
reporting.
Mode
A point parameter which determines whether or not the operator can control the point
value. For example, in a status point, the mode determines whether the operator can
control the output value, and in an analog point the mode determines the control of the
setpoint. If the mode is set to manual, the operator can change the value.
Network Node controller
A server running the system software defined as a controller to another server running
the system software. The local server can scan and control points that have been
defined in the remote Network Node controller.
notification
An event or alarm.
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