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About this Manual
This manual describes the procedures that are required to use the Machine Controller, from instal-
lation and connections to programming, trial operation, and debugging.
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:
Basic Terms Meaning
Machine Controller
A generic name for the following MP3000 Machine Controllers:
MP3200 and MP3300
MPE720 The Engineering Tool or a personal computer running the Engineering Tool
PLC A Programmable Logic Controller
MP3200
A generic name for the Power Supply Unit, CPU Unit, Base Unit, and Rack
Expansion Interface Unit
MP3300 A generic name for the CPU Module and Base Unit.
Motion Control Function Modules
The Function Modules in the Motion Modules and the Function Modules in the
SVC/SVR or SVC32/SVR32 built into the CPU Units/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 Units/CPU Modules.