Operating instructions

Glossary
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
324 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
Configuration software
Software used to generate projects used for the purpose of process visualization.
An example of configuring software is WinCC flexible.
Configuring PC
A configuring PC is a programming device or PC on which plant projects are created using
an engineering software.
Display duration
Defines whether a system alarm is displayed on the HMI device and the duration of
the display.
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of electrical equipment to function properly in its
electromagnetic environment without influencing this environment.
Event
Functions are triggered by defined incoming events. Events can be configured. Events which
can be assigned to a button include "Press" and "Release", for example.
Field array
Area reserved in configured screens for the input and output of values.
Flash memory
Non-volatile memory with EEPROM chips, used as mobile storage medium or as memory
module installed permanently on the motherboard.
Function keys
Key on the HMI device which supports user-specific functions. A function is assigned to
the key in the configuration. The assignment of the keys may be specific to an active
screen or not.
Half Brightness Life Time
Time period after which the brightness reaches 50% of the original value. The specified
value is dependent on the operating temperature.
Hardcopy
Output of the screen content to a printer.