About Generic Terms and Abbreyiations
Unless otherwise stated, this textbook uses the following abbreviations and terms for the explanation of MX Component.
Generic term/Abbreviation |
Description |
PC CPU module |
Abbreviation of PC CPU module and IBM PC/AT® compatible personal Computer. |
Ethernet module |
Generic term ofthe OJ71E71, QJ71E71-B2 and QJ71E71-100. |
MELSEC communication protocol (MC protocol) |
Name of the communication system for accessing the PLC CPU from extemal devices using the communication procedures for Q series serial communication modules or Ethernet interface modules. (Described as the MC protocol in this textbook) Two types of communication Systems are available; one using ASCII codę data and the other using binary codę data. |
OJ71E71 |
Abbreviation of QJ71E71 type Ethernet interface module. |
OJ71E71-B2 |
Abbreviation of C5J71E71-B2 type Ethernet interface module. |
QJ71E71-100 |
Abbreviation of OJ71E71 -100 type Ethernet interface module. |
Extemal device |
Generic term for personal computers, computers, workstations (WS) and other Ethernet module, etc. that are connected to Ethernet. |
Internet (Internet) |
Huge Computer network that connects global networks using the communication protocol TCP/IP. The Internet is a decentralized network without a Computer which Controls the overall network. Also, it is established by allowing the server computers all over the world to interconnect and provide services individually. |
Intranet (Intranet) |
Intra-corporate network that is constructed by the internet standard technology such as the communication protocol TCP/IP. There is a specific advantage such as building an application in collaboration with internet and the inteqration of operability. |
Personal Computer |
Generic term for IBM PC/AT (or 100% compatible) personal Computer. |
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