1.1 Definition of Terms
MP3200
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1.1
Definition of Terms
This section defines terms that have specific meanings in this manual.
MP3200
”MP3200” is a collective term that refers to the four Units in the following table.
MP3200 Connection Example
The MP3200 is typically connected as shown in the following examples.
Unit Name Primary Function
Power Supply Unit
Supplies the power that is needed for the operation of the Units that are connected
to each other and to any Optional Modules that are connected in the Controller.
CPU Unit
Stores the module definitions and programs, and interprets the programs. The
CPU Unit also controls the Optional Modules.
Base Unit Used to mount Optional Modules.
Rack Expansion Interface Unit Used to expand a Rack.
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Power
Supply Unit
CPU Unit
Power
Supply Unit
CPU Unit Base Unit
Rack Expansion
Interface Unit
Power
Supply Unit
++
CPU Unit
Rack Expansion
Interface Unit
Power
Supply Unit
++
CPU Unit
+
Base Unit