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About this Manual
This manual describes the specifications and system configuration of MP3200 Machine Controllers and the
functionality of the CPU Units.
Read this manual carefully to ensure the correct usage of the Machine Controller and apply the Machine Con-
troller to control your manufacturing system.
Keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
Using this Manual
Basic Terms
Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions are used:
MPE720 Engineering Tool Version Number
In this manual, the operation of MPE720 is described using screen captures of MPE720 version 7.
Indication of Reverse Signals
In this manual, the names of reverse signals (ones that are valid when low) are written with a forward slash (/)
before the signal name, as shown in the following example:
Notation Examples
• S-ON = /S-ON
• P-CON = /P-CON
Terms Used to Describe “Torque”
Although the term “torque” is commonly used when describing rotary Servomotors and “force” is used when
describing linear Servomotors, this manual uses “torque” when describing either one (excluding parameter
names).
Basic Terms
Meaning
MP2000
A Machine Controller in the MP2000 Series
MP3000
A Machine Controller in the MP3000 Series
MPE720
The Engineering Tool or a personal computer running the Engineering Tool
PLC
A Programmable Logic Controller
MP3200
A generic name for the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, Base Unit, and Rack
Expansion Interface Unit
Motion Control Function Modules
The Function Modules in the Motion Modules and the Function Modules in the
SVC32 or SVR32 built into the CPU Units.
Communications Function Modules
The Function Modules in the Communications Modules and the Function Modules in
the 218IFD built into the CPU Units.
