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About this Manual
This manual describes the specifications, system configuration, and communications connection methods for
the Ethernet communications that are used with an MP3000-series Machine Controller.
Read this manual carefully to ensure the correct usage of the Machine Controller and apply the Machine Con-
troller 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:
• 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
MPE720 Engineering Tool Version Number
In this manual, the operation of MPE720 is described using screen captures of MPE720 version 7.
For this reason, the screen captures and some descriptions may differ for MPE720 version 6.
Copyrights
• DeviceNet is a registered trademark of the ODVA (Open DeviceNet Venders Association).
• PROFIBUS is a trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organization.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Internet Explorer are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
• MECHATROLINK is a trademark of the MECHATROLINK Members Association.
• Other product names and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective com-
pany. “TM” and the ® mark do not appear with product or company names in this manual.
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