ABB NETA-21 User Manual

16 Introduction to the manual
Terms and abbreviations used in this manual
 Terms
Term Explanation
Assistant control panel Assistant control panel with an USB connector enabling a PC tool connection
for common architecture drives. Assistant control panel is a generic name for
ACS-AP-I and ACS-AP-S panels.
Data log File produced by a data logger. Can be sent and stored as a report
attachment.
Data logger Data logger inside a monitored device
DDNS Dynamic domain name system
Device Device connected to the NETA-21 for remote monitoring and data access. In
the UI devices are classified as generic devices, drives, converters or
inverters. See Device type.
Device interface Software component that enables access to certain types of devices
Device type Attribute for a device that is auto-detected or set by the user. Defines the
main category of the device, eg, if the device represents a rotating machine
or if it just converts electrical power from one form to another.
Drive Term drive is used instead of string drive/converter/inverter
Modbus/TCP gateway Modbus/TCP server that relays data read requests to any device interface.
Feature allows an external Modbus/TCP client to read data through the
NETA-21 from any connected device.
NETA-21 remote
monitoring tool
Hardware product for accessing drives remotely – typically off-site access
over public Internet, local/private Ethernet or modem connection.
Network interface Any defined interface to the connected data network
Network service Any inbound or outbound data connection provider in the NETA-21. NTP
time service and email (SMTP) are examples of outbound network services.
Parameter Operating instruction for the drive. Parameters are typically adjusted with a
control panel or a PC tool. Parameter browsing, monitoring and writing can
be done also with the NETA-21.
PC tool autodiscovery Network service which allows automatic detection of other Ethernet-based
ABB products (eg, the FENA-11) in a local network. In addition, enables
finding the NETA-21 in the network where the PC tool has been connected.
Portlet Panel for text and controls within a page or tab. Some portlets can be moved
around, added and removed, eg, on the front page.
Trend logging = parameter
history logging
Refers to low time resolution, long-term data logging performed by the
NETA-21. Trend logging is a functionality within the NETA-21 while data
loggers are part of the drive functionality and merely configured with the
NETA-21.
User account A user name that in combination with a password can be used to access the
NETA-21 web user interface or some other services of the NETA-21.
Web UI Web-based user interface of the NETA-21

ABB NETA-21 Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	NETA-21
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English