List of Abbreviations
ADS
Automation Device Specification (disclosed protocol for the communication of all BECKHOFF controllers)
DAP
Device Access Point
I/O
Inputs and outputs
E-bus
Designation for EtherCAT terminals in the terminal group (ELxxxx, ESxxxx, or EMxxxx)
EtherCAT
EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is the Ethernet solution for industrial automation, characterized by outstanding performance and particularly simple handling.
Fast Ethernet
Data rate 100 Mbits/s according to the 100 Base-T standard.
Device name
The device name in the case of PROFINET corresponds in type to the address in the case of Profibus. Most devices have no name at the time of the initial commissioning and must be given a name by the controller or supervisor. However, most BECKHOFF devices also enable a default name to be set by DIP switch, so that the naming of the devices is dispensed with.
GSDML
Basic device file for PROFINET in XML format (corresponds to the GSD file in the case of PROFIBUS).
IP20
Protection class of the Bus Terminals, EtherCAT Terminals
IPC
Industrial PC
K-bus
Terminal bus (KLxxxx, KMxxxx or KSxxxx terminals)
KS2000
Configuration software for Bus Terminals, Bus Couplers, Bus Terminal Controllers, fieldbus box modules, etc.
PE
The PE power contact can be used as a protective earth.
PROFINET
This is a further development of PROFIBUS and is based on Ethernet technology. PROFINET is described in IEC 61158.
PROFINET IO
This is the generic term for PROFINET communication and describes the concept.
PROFINET controller
This is the name for the PROFINET master for the PROFINET devices (slaves)
PROFINET device
This is the name for the slaves on the PROFINET controller (master)
TwinCAT
The Windows Control and Automation Technology, programmer and configuration tool from the BECKHOFF Automation.