A - M

absolute path

A path that contains the root directory, all subdirectories, and file or object name. For example, C:\Users\Public\Pictures\Desert.jpg.

binding

A virtual connection of two or more components in a system.

calibration

The process of comparing an instrument or device with a standard to verify its accuracy. It also includes making adjustments to meet the standard, or devising a corrected scale.

controller reference

A connection to a

Logix Designer

project file (.acd) from a

View Designer

project file (.vpd) that automatically synchronizes data between a

Logix Designer

project file (.acd) and

View Designer

project file (.vpd).

controller tag

A tag at controller scope.

DNS

A domain name system for converting hostnames and domain names into IP addresses on the internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.

domain name system

A system for converting hostnames and domain names into IP addresses on the internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol.

HMI

Human-machine interface.

HMI device

Human-machine interface device. Graphical display hardware on which an operator can monitor, control, and display application status information graphically.

HMIBC

Human-Machine Interface Button Control.

HMI path

The path from the computer containing the HMI project file to the HMI device on which the runtime application is downloaded.

HMI project

A .vpd file containing HMI screens, controller references, and the path of the HMI device to run the application.

HMI server

HMI servers, also called FactoryTalk View SE Servers, store and serve HMI projects, which contain displays, alarms, tags and other services, to HMI clients such as FactoryTalk View Studio and FactoryTalk View SE Clients. HMI clients use FactoryTalk Directory to locate the computers that are hosting HMI servers.