Glossary - Siemens SENTRON 7KN POWERCENTER 3000 Manual

Glossary

Asset
An asset is a digital representation of a machine or an automation system with one or more
automation devices (e.g. PLCs) connected to MindSphere. MindSphere data collection and
data provisioning is based on so-called (virtual) assets. An asset can be any element, e.g. a
pump, a motor, a PLC, a complete machine tool, a production line, a robot, a crane, a
vehicle, a wind turbine, etc. to name but a few examples. The data that describe an asset
are acquired and communicated to MindSphere. These data are than made available for
further processing and evaluation.
Asset manager
The asset manager is an Internet-based graphical user interface for the setup of assets.
Depending on these setups, the following functions are available:
Setup of assets: Assets can be created, integrated in an onboarding process, modified,
cloned, moved, deleted, or removed in an offboarding process.
Asset type
The asset type is a program or series of products of a certain manufacturer.
Automation system
A programmable controller (PLC) of the SIMATIC S7 system that comprises a central
controller, one CPU and various input/output modules.
Backup
A copy of a program, a data storage medium, or a collection of data that is created either for
the purpose of archiving or for protection against loss of irreplaceable data if the working
copy is damaged or destroyed. Some applications automatically generate backup copies of
data files and manage both the current version and the previous version on the hard disk.
Cache
Buffer memory in which the most frequently requested data are temporarily stored (buffered)
to increase the speed of access.
CE marking
Communauté Européene: The CE symbol confirms the conformity of the product with all
applicable EC directives, such as the EMC Directive.
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