Festo VMPA...-FB-EPL Series, Electronic Manual

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Contents and general instructions
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The following product−specific terms and abbreviations are
used in this manual:
Term/abbreviation Meaning
A Digital output
CPX modules Common term for the various modules which can be incorporated in a
CPX terminal.
CPX terminal Modular, electric terminal type 50
Diagnosis D2 Additional diagnostic functions of MPA input modules (see section 2.5)
DIL switches Dual−in−line switches consist of several switch elements with which set
tings can be made.
E Digital input
Field bus node Provides the connection to specific field buses. Transmits control signals
to the connected modules and monitors their ability to function.
I/O diagnostic interface The I/O diagnostic interface is a bus−independent diagnostic interface at
I/O level, permitting access to internal data of the CPX terminal.
I/O modules Common term for the CPX modules which provide digital inputs and out
puts (CPX input modules and CPX output modules).
I/Os Digital inputs and outputs
Input module CPX input module
Manifold sub−base Upper part of the housing of a module or block for linking the module
electrically with the terminal.
MPA electronic module Electronic module which provides the electronic functionality including
the diagnostic functions for the valve solenoid coils of the MPA pneu
matics.
MPA pneumatic module Pneumatic module which provides digital outputs for the valves fitted
(valve solenoid coils).
Output module CPX output module
PLC/IPC Programmable logic controller/industrial PC
Pneumatic interface The pneumatic interface is the interface between the modular electrical
periphery and the pneumatics.