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(2) Other generic terms and abbreviations
This manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to explain the
data-communication devices for the serial communication module. The
names/model names are provided when it is necessary to explicitly identify the
model being discussed.
Generic term/abbreviation Description of generic term/abbreviation
BIDIN The abbreviation for G.BIDIN or GP.BIDIN
BIDOUT The abbreviation for G.BIDOUT or GP.BIDOUT
Buffer memory
A generic term for memory of the intelligent function modules/special function modules used for
storing data sent to or received from the programmable controller CPU. (setting values, monitor
values, etc.)
BUFRCVS The abbreviation for Z.BUFRCVS
CPRTCL The abbreviation for G.CPRTCL or GP.CPRTCL
CSET The abbreviation for ZP.CSET
Data communication function
A generic term for MC protocol, non procedure protocol, and bidirectional protocol, and pre-defined
protocol
GETE The abbreviation for G.GETE or GP.GETE
Intelligent function module devices
A generic term for buffer memory of the intelligent function modules used for storing data sent to or
received from the programmable controller CPU. (setting values, monitor values, etc.)
Intelligent function modules
A generic term for the Q series programmable controller modules that are operated by commands
from the programmable controller CPU (equivalent to the A series programmable controller special
function modules)
Examples:
• CC-Link interface module
• A/D and D/A conversion modules
• Ethernet interface module
• Serial communication module
MELSECNET/10 The abbreviation for MELSECNET/10 network system
MELSECNET/H The abbreviation for MELSECNET/H network system
ONDEMAND The abbreviation for G.ONDEMAND or GP.ONDEMAND
Operating Manual
(Protocol FB support function)
GX Configurator-SC Version 2 Operating Manual (Protocol FB support function)
Operating Manual
(Pre-defined protocol support
function)
GX Configurator-SC Version 2 Operating Manual (Pre-defined protocol support function)
Opposite devices
(external devices)
A generic term for computers, indicators, measuring instruments, ID modules, bar code readers,
regulators, other serial communication modules, UC24, etc. that are connected to this serial
communication module for data communication
OUTPUT The abbreviation for G.OUTPUT or GP.OUTPUT
PRR The abbreviation for G.PRR or GP.PRR
PUTE The abbreviation for G.PUTE or GP.PUTE
Reference Manual Q Corresponding MELSEC Communication Protocol Reference Manual
SPBUSY The abbreviation for G.SPBUSY or GP.SPBUSY
Special function modules
A generic term for the A/QnA series programmable controller modules that are operated by
commands from the programmable controller CPU (equivalent to the Q series programmable
controller intelligent function modules)
Examples:
• CC-Link interface module
• A/D and D/A conversion modules
• High-speed counter module
• Ethernet interface module
• Computer link module and serial communication module
Switch setting A generic term for intelligent function module switch setting
UINI The abbreviation for ZP.UINI
User's Manual (Application) or
Application
MELSEC-Q/L Serial Communication Module User's Manual (Application)
User's Manual (Basic) or Basic Q Corresponding Serial Communication Module User's Manual (Basic)