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Contents and general instructions
Term/abbreviation Meaning
CPX modules Common term for various modules which can be incorporated in a CPX
terminal.
CPX terminal Modular electric terminal type 50
DIL switches Dual-in-line switches usually consist of several switch elements with
which settings can be made.
Field bus node Provide the connection to specific field buses Transmit control signals to
the connected modules and monitor their ability to function.
I Digital input
Input module CPX input module
I/O diagnostic interface The I/O diagnostic interface is a bus-independent diagnostic interface at
I/O level which permits access to internal data of the CPX terminal.
I/O modules Common term for the CPX modules which provide digital inputs and out-
puts (CPX input modules and CPX output modules).
I/Os Digital inputs and outputs
Manifold sub-base Lower part of the housing of a module or sub-base for linking the module
electrically with the terminal.
O Digital output
Output module CP output module
PLC/IPC Programmable logic controller/industrial PC
Pneumatic interface The pneumatic interface is the interface between the modular electric
periphery and the pneumatics.
Status bits Internal inputs which supply coded common diagnostic messages.
Sub-base Replaceable housing upper part of modules with connection technology.
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The following product-specific terms and abbreviations are
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