
Contents and general instructions
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Festo P.BE-CPX-CP-EN en 1211b
The following product-specific terms and abbreviations are
used in this manual:
Term/abbreviation Meaning
CP cable Special cable for connecting the various CPI/CP modules in a CP string.
Colour: black, type KVI-CP1-... and type KVI-CP2-...
CP functionality Supports the CP protocol without extended functions
CP module Collective term for modules without extended functions which can be in-
tegrated into a CPI/CP system.
CP string CPI or CP modules which are connected by CPI/CP cable to the CPX-CP
interface. For reasons of simplicity, only the term “CP string” is used, even
if it has CPI functions.
CP valve terminal CPV valve terminal (type 10) or CPA valve terminal (type 12), each with CP
connection (also regarded as CP modules). Basic electric unit, black.
CP system Complete electrical installation system consisting of a CP master with one
or more CP strings. The system consists of CP modules (without extended
functions).
CPI cable Special cable for connecting the various CPI/CP modules in a CP string.
Colour: white, type KVI-CP3-...
CPI connection Socket or plug on the CPI modules which allows the modules to be connec-
ted using the CPI or CP cable.
CPI field bus interface Term for a CPI capable interface with field bus connection (e.g.
combination of CPX field bus node and CPX-CP interface (CPI field bus
module) or CPV with CPI string extension (CPV Direct)).
CPI field bus module Defined combination of a CPX field bus node and a CPX-CP interface.
connects a CPI system with a field bus.
CPI functionality Supports the CPI protocol with extended functions
CPI module Collective term for modules with extended functions which can be integ-
rated into a CPI/CP system.
CPI system Also: “CPI installation system”
Complete electrical installation system consisting of a CP master with one
or more CP strings. The system consists of CPI/CP modules with and
without extended functions. The system need not consist exclusively of CPI
modules.
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