Extended FunctionsFunction Manual, 03/2013, 6FC5397-1BP40-3BA1 919GlossaryAbsolute dimensionsA destination for an axis motion is defined by a dimension that refers to the origin of thecurrently active coordinate system. See → Incremental dimensionAcceleration with jerk limitationIn order to optimize the acceleration response of the machine whilst simultaneouslyprotecting the mechanical components, it is possible to switch over in the machining programbetween abrupt acceleration and continuous (jerk-free) acceleration.AddressAn address is the identifier for a certain operand or operand range, e.g. input, output, etc.AlarmsAll → messages and alarms are displayed on the operator panel in plain text with date andtime and the corresponding symbol for the cancel criterion. Alarms and messages aredisplayed separately.1. Alarms and messages in the part program:Alarms and messages can be displayed in plain text directly from the part program.2. Alarms and messages from the PLC:Alarms and messages for the machine can be displayed in plain text from the PLCprogram. No additional function block packages are required for this purpose.ArchivingReading out of files and/or directories on an external memory device.Asynchronous subprogramPart program that can be started asynchronously to (independently of) the current programstatus using an interrupt signal (e.g. "Rapid NC input" signal).AutomaticOperating mode of the controller (block sequence operation according to DIN): Operatingmode for NC systems in which a → subprogram is selected and executed continuously.