Yaskawa MP900 Series Machine Controller New Ladder Editor - Manual (Page 3)

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About This Manual
„ This manual describes the operation of the New Ladder Editor, a programming soft-
ware application that aids in the design and maintenance of MP900-series and MP-
2000 series Machine Controllers.
„ This manual is written for readers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
95/98/2000/NT. Refer to Windows documentation provided with your computer for
information on basic operations, such as opening and closing windows and mouse
operations.
„ Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following users.
• Those responsible for designing the MP900 and MP2000 System
• Those responsible for writing MP900 and MP2000 motion programs
• Those responsible for writing MP900 and MP2000 ladder logic programs
„ Description of Technical Terms
In this manual, the terms are defined as follows:
• MPE720 = The Programming Device Software or a Programming Device (i.e., a per-
sonal computer) running the Programming Device Software and MP2000
• PLC = Machine Controller
„ Read this manual carefully to ensure the proper use of the New Ladder Editor. Also,
keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be referred to whenever necessary.
About The Software
„ Precautions
• This software is to be installed on one and only one computer. You must purchase
another copy of the software to install it on another computer.
• This software is not to be copied for any reason other than when installing it on the com-
puter.
• Store the floppy disks containing the software in a safe place.
• This software is not to be decompiled, disassembled, or reverse engineered.
• This software is not to be given to, rent to, exchanged with, or otherwise released to a
third party without the prior permission of Yaskawa Corporation.
„ Trademarks
• Windows and Windows 95/98/2000/NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpora-
tion.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.