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TERMS
Unless otherwise specified, this manual uses the following terms.
Term Description
Buffer memory A memory in an intelligent function module, where data (such as setting values and monitoring values) exchanged with a CPU
module are stored
CC-Link IE Field Network A high-speed and large-capacity open field network that is based on Ethernet (1000BASE-T)
Cyclic transmission A function by which data are periodically exchanged among stations on the same network using link devices (RX, RY, RWw, and
RWr)
Data link A generic term for cyclic transmission and transient transmission
Dedicated instruction An instruction that simplifies programming for using functions of intelligent function modules
Disconnection A process of stopping data link if a data link error occurs
Engineering tool A generic term for GX Works2 and GX Works3
Extension I/O module A generic term for an extension input module and an extension output module
Extension input module A generic term for extension modules where a digital signal can be input
Extension module A remote module with no CC-Link IE Field Network communication function. This module cannot be used as a single module.
However, connecting the module to the main module will increase the number of I/O points per station.
Extension output module A generic term for extension modules where a digital signal can be output
GX Works2
The product name of the software package for the MELSEC programmable controllers
GX Works3
I/O module The abbreviation for the CC-Link IE Field Network remote I/O module
Intelligent device station
A station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) and I/O data (word data) with another station by cyclic transmission. This station
can perform transient transmission as well. This station responds to a transient transmission request from another station and
also issues a transient transmission request to another station.
Link device A device (RX, RY, RWr, or RWw) in a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Link special register (SW) Word data that indicates the operating status and data link status of a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Link special relay (SB) Bit data that indicates the operating status and data link status of a module on CC-Link IE Field Network
Local station A station that performs cyclic transmission and transient transmission with the master station and other local stations. The station
is controlled by programs in the CPU module or other equivalent modules on the station.
Main A/D converter module The abbreviation for the CC-Link IE Field Network analog-digital converter module
Main D/A converter module The abbreviation for the CC-Link IE Field Network digital-analog converter module
Main I/O combined module A generic term for main modules where a digital signal can be input and output
Main I/O module A generic term for a main input module and a main output module
Main input module A generic term for main modules where a digital signal can be input
Main module A module with the CC-Link IE Field Network communication function, which can be used as a single remote module.
Main output module A generic term for main modules where a digital signal can be output
Master station A station that controls the entire network. This station can perform cyclic transmission and transient transmission with all
stations. Only one master station can be used in a network.
Master/local module The abbreviation for the CC-Link IE Field Network master/local module
Network module
A generic term for the following modules:
• CC-Link IE Field Network module
• CC-Link IE Controller Network module
• Ethernet interface module
• MELSECNET/H module
• MELSECNET/10 module
Relay station A station that includes two or more network modules. Data are passed through this station to stations on other networks
REMFR The abbreviation for ZP.REMFR.
Remote buffer memory Buffer memory in a remote device station
Remote device station A station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) and I/O data (word data) with another station by cyclic transmission. This station
responds to a transient transmission request from another station.
Remote I/O station A station that exchanges I/O signals (bit data) with the master station by cyclic transmission
Remote input (RX)
Bit data input from a slave station to the master station (For some areas in a local station, data are input in the opposite
direction.)
User's manual for the master/local module used