Generic Terms And Abbreviations - Mitsubishi MELESEC-ST User Manual

Generic Terms and Abbreviations

Generic Term/Abbreviation
Head module
CC-Link
PROFIBUS-DP
Master module
Bus refreshing module
Power feeding module
Power distribution module
Base module
Input module
Output module
Intelligent function module
I/O module
Slice module
MELSEC-ST system
External power supply
GX Configurator-ST
Configuration software
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Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following generic terms and
abbreviations to explain the head module.
ST1H-BT MELSEC-ST CC-Link head module, ST1H-PB MELSEC-ST PROFIBUS-DP
Compatible head module.
Abbreviation for Control & Communication Link system.
PROFIBUS-DP network.
Abbreviation for the QJ61BT11N used as a master station.
Module that distributes external system power and auxiliary power to the head module and
slice modules.
Module that distributes external auxiliary power to slice modules.
Bus refreshing module and Power feeding module.
Module that transfers data between the head module and slice module, and between the slice
module and external devices (including wiring).
Modules that handle input data in units of bits.
Modules that handle output data in units of bits.
Modules that handle input/output data in units of words.
Input modules and output modules.
Power distribution modules, I/O modules, and intelligent function modules that can be
mounted on a base module.
System that is composed of a head module, slice modules, an end plate and end brackets.
External SYS. power supply and external AUX. power supply.
Configuration software dedicated to the MELSEC-ST system. The general name of SWnD5C-
STPB-E type products. (n=1 or later)
Software used to set slave parameters for head module and slice modules in PROFIBUS-DP.
(e.g., GX Configurator-DP)
Description
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