
1.3 Devices and Components That Are Required to Build a System
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Introduction
1.3
Devices and Components That Are Required to Build a System
The following table lists the devices and components that are required to build the system that is shown in
1.2 System Configuration Example (page 1-8)
. The numbers 1 to 13 correspond to the numbers in the fig-
1.2 System Configuration Example (page 1-8)
No.
Name
Use
Model
Remarks
MP3200
Power Supply
Unit
Supplies the power that is
needed for the operation
of the Units that are con-
nected to each other and
to any Optional Modules
that are connected in the
Controller.
Refer to the following section for details.
CPU Unit
Stores the module defini-
tions and programs, and
interprets the programs.
The CPU Unit also con-
trols the Optional Mod-
ules.
Base Unit
Used to mount Optional
Modules.
Rack Expansion
Interface Unit
Used to expand a Rack.
Ethernet communica-
tions cables
Used to connect the CPU
Unit to Ethernet commu-
nications devices or to
connect the CPU Unit to
a PC that has the
MPE720 installed on it.
Use a commercially available cable that meets the following condi-
tions:
• Ethernet specification: 100Base-TX
• Category 5 or higher
• Twisted-pair cable with RJ-45 connectors
Use a cross cable that meets the above conditions to connect the Main
CPU Unit to a Sub CPU Unit or to connect two Sub CPU Units.
Battery with Special
Connector
Provides power for the
calendar and backup
memory while the power
is turned OFF.
JEPMC-OP3005
The Battery is provided with the CPU Unit.
Power supply cable
Connects the Power Sup-
ply Unit to a 24-VDC
power supply or an AC
power supply.
Use a commercially available cable that meets the following condi-
tions:
• Wire size: AWG18 to AWG13 (0.8 to 2.6 mm
2
)
• Twisted-pair cable
RLYOUT connector
cable
Connects the Power Sup-
ply Unit to a 24-VDC
power supply, an AC
power supply, or a status
monitoring device.
Use a commercially available cable that meets the following condi-
tions:
• Wire size: AWG28 to AWG14 (0.08 to 2.0 mm
2
)
Front cover for
unused slot
Used to cover unused
slots on the Base Unit.
JEPMC-OP2300
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Optional Modules
Motion Modules, I/O
Modules, and Communi-
cations Modules are
selected based on the
application.
Refer to the following section for details.
Continued on next page.