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About this Manual
This manual describes the specifications and system configuration of MP3300 Machine Controllers
and the functionality of the CPU Modules.
Read this manual carefully to ensure the correct usage of the Machine Controller and apply the
Machine Controller 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 for-
ward slash (/) before the signal name, as shown in the following example:
Notation Examples
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S-ON = /S-ON
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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).
Copyrights
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MECHATROLINK is a trademark of the MECHATROLINK Members Association.
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DeviceNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA (Open DeviceNet Venders Association).
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PROFIBUS is a trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organization.
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Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.
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Other product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective company. “TM” and the
®
mark do not appear with product or company names in this
manual.
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
MP3300
A generic name for the CPU Module and Base Unit.
Machine Controller
An MP3300 Machine Controller in the MP3000 Series
Motion Control Function Modules
The Function Modules in the Motion Modules and the Function Modules in the
SVC, SVC32, SVR, or SVR32 built into the CPU Modules.
Communications Function Mod-
ules
The Function Modules in the Communications Modules and the Function Mod-
ules in the 218IFD built into the CPU Module.
