User's Manual

Glossary
M200D AS-Interface Basic
Manual, 03/2009, A5E01668085-01
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PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS stands for "process fieldbus". PROFIBUS is a manufacturer-independent
standard to network the field devices (e.g. PLCs, actuators, final controlling elements and
sensors). PROFIBUS is compatible with protocols such as DP (decentralized peripherals),
FMS (fieldbus message specification) and PA (process automation).
PROFINET
This is an open component-based industrial communication system based on Ethernet for
distributed automation systems. Communications technology required by the PROFIBUS
User Organization.
Reversing starter
Starting control function for the direction of rotation (CW / CCW).
RSte
Abbreviation for "reversing starter, electromechanical"
sDSSte
Abbreviation for "direct soft starter, electronic"
sDSte
Direct starter (electronic)
Soft starters
Function for starting/stopping motors smoothly.
sRSSte
Abbreviation for "reversing soft starter, electronic"
sRSte
Reversing starter (electronic)
Step 7
The basic STEP 7 software is the standard tool for the SIMATIC S7, SIMATIC C7 and
SIMATIC WinAC automation systems.