Glossary

A network device or software run on a computer in the network that can communicate with other networks, even if these use a different protocol. Offering the ability to share information.

Gigabits per second

A type that can be parameterized; typically a container class such as list or dict.

A symbol that is shared by all tasks

A variable defined outside of a function. It can be used in global statements, and read inside functions.

A general-purpose input/output (GPIO) is an uncommitted digital signal pin on an integrated circuit or electronic circuit board which may be used as an input or output, or both, and is controllable by the user at runtime.

Graphical User Interface (GUI) enables a user to interact with a software application through graphics instead of text. GUI rhymes with “buoy.” OPC communication does not define a specific GUI. This is left to the implementation from each vendor.

The performing of computing functions using resources from multiple distributed systems. Grid computing typically involves large files and are most often used for multiple applications. The systems that comprise a grid computing network do not have to be similar in design or in the same geographic location.

An end effector that is designed for seizing and holding (ISO 8373) and "grips" or grabs an object. It is attached to the last link of the arm. It may hold an object using several different methods, such as: applying pressure between its "fingers", or may use magnetization or vacuum to hold the object, etc. See End-effector.