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I
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. A technical standards
committee which is at the same level as the ISO.
K
Kbits Kilobits.
Kernel The set of programs in an operating system that implements basic
system functions.
L
LabVIEW DSC The LabVIEW Datalogging and Supervisory Control (DSC)
Module builds on the power of LabVIEW for high channel count
and distributed applications. It adds easy networking, channel and
I/O management, alarm and event management, historical
datalogging, real-time trending, and OPC integration to the
LabVIEW environment.
Link A Foundation Fieldbus network is made up of devices connected by
a serial bus. This serial bus is called a link (also known as a segment).
Link Active Scheduler The Fieldbus device that is currently controlling access to the
Fieldbus. A device that is responsible for keeping a link operational.
The LAS executes the link schedule, circulates tokens, distributes
time, and probes for new devices.
Link master device A device that is capable of becoming the LAS.
Live list The list of all devices that are properly responding to the Pass Token.
Lookout National Instruments Lookout is a full-featured object-based
automation software system that delivers unparalleled power and
ease of use in demanding industrial measurement and automation
applications.
Loop See Control loop.
M
Mode Type of communication.