1.1 Definition of Terms
1.1.1 MP3300
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1.1
Definition of Terms
This section defines terms that have specific meanings in this manual.
1.1.1
MP3300
“MP3300” is a collective term that refers to the following CPU Modules and Base Units.
1.1.2
Racks
A Rack is a Base Unit with Modules mounted to it.
Connection Example
1.1.3
Main Rack and Expansion Racks
You can add Units and Optional Modules to a Rack to expand functionality. However, if a
restriction such as the power supply capacity or number of Base Unit slots for one Rack is
exceeded, you must add an Expansion Rack.
You can achieve the following things by adding Units or Optional Modules to a Rack.
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Increase the number of Optional Modules that you can use.
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Increase the number of axes that are controlled.
If you add Racks, the Racks are classified into the Main Rack and Expansion Racks.
Refer to the following section for an expansion example.
Name
Primary Function
CPU Module
Stores the module definitions and programs, and interprets the programs. The CPU
Module also controls the Optional Modules.
Base Unit
Provides the backplane to which Modules are mounted and supplies the required
power to the Modules.
CPU Module
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Type
Description
Main Rack
The Main Rack contains the Main CPU Module.
There can be only one Main Rack in any one system configuration.
Expansion
Racks
Expansion Racks are connected to the Main Rack.
You can connect up to three Expansion Racks to the Main Rack. (The Expansion Racks use
EXIOIF Modules.)
