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DEFINITIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF TERMS
The following table shows the definitions and descriptions of the terms used in this
manual.
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Term Description
CSV
Abbreviation for Comma Separated Values
Text file in which the data are aligned and set off by commas and double quotations
DB buffering
Function temporarily stores SQL text that failed to be sent due to a communication error and
resends the text when the communications have been recovered
HTTP
Abbreviation for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Protocol to exchange XML format messages between the MES interface module and user
applications in the XML processing function
Tag for Wonderware
®
Historian
Name for data unit in the data base Wonderware
®
Historian.
MES
Abbreviation for Manufacturing Execution Systems
Systems for controlling and monitoring the plant status in real time to optimize production
activities
The systems enable to speed up the responses to production plan and status changes that lead
to efficient production processes and optimization of production activities.
ODBC
Abbreviation for Open DataBase Connectivity
Standard specifications for software to access databases
SNTP
Abbreviation for Simple Network Time Protocol
Protocol for synchronizing computer time via a TCP/IP network
SNTP server computer
Computer that provides time information to the MES interface module
This computer can be shared with a server computer.
SQL
Abbreviation for Structured Query Language
Data manipulation language and used for relational database operations
URL
Abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator
Notation method for indicating the locations of information resources on the Internet
URL encode
Converts character strings into characters can be used in URLs.
This designates percent encoding defined by RFC3986.
XML
Abbreviation for eXtensible Markup Language
Markup language for describing documentation, data meanings, and structures
Item One setting group unit included each setting type for editing
Account
Designates the right to use the MES interface module or server computer, or an ID necessary for
their use.
Action
Unit for processing defined in a job
There are [Communication action] for communicating with a database and [Operation action] for
operating tag component values.
[Communication action] is a processing unit for sending one SQL text (Select, Update, Insert,
MultiSelect, or Delete) or one stored procedure execution request.
[Operation action] is a processing unit of up to 20 dyadic operations.
System switching
Function for the Redundant CPU to switch between control system and standby system of the
redundant system. (Switching from control system to standby system, and vice versa.)
COMMIT Processing for finalizing the changes to a database
CompactFlash card
(CF card)
Storage card regulated by the [CF+ and CompactFlash Specification] issued by the Compact
Flash Association
This memory card is necessary for the MES interface module to operate the MES interface
function.