Panasonic FP User Manual

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FP

Σ

(Sigma)

Programmable Controller

FPΣ (Sigma)

02/2006

The next generation compact PLC

Highlights

State-of-the-art PLC technology in the most compact size plus the ability to communicate via all important modern media
characterize the FP
positioning applications, a programming memory capable of storing 32,000 steps, a real-time clock, and communication interfaces
for RS232 and RS485, FP

Communication

Four quick and easy snap-on cassettes are available to add different
serial ports to the FP
at speeds of up to 115.2Kbps.

Σ (Sigma). With its two 100kHz pulse outputs, four hardware counters that function at up to 50kHz for

Σ (Sigma) is one of the most flexible PLCs on the market. Remarkably, it is also one of the smallest!

Σ (Sigma). All ports are capable of communicating

1-channel RS232C type.

2-channel RS232C type.

1-channel RS485 type.

1-channel RS232C + 1-channel RS485 type.

Positioning

In addition to a host of handy Panasonic functions,
the FP

Σ (Sigma) also offers circular and linear interpolation.
Circular interpolation can be used for applications that apply glue, linear
interpolation for pick & place applications, for example.
By combining the FP
2-axis motion control.

Σ (Sigma) with servo motors, you can perform real

Temperature Control

With the thermocouple input units and our accurate unique PID and
IPD algorithms, temperature can be controlled more easily and
accurately than ever.

FPΣ (Sigma)

Fast PID but
it overshoots

Driver Minas A series Motor Minas A series

No overshoots
but slow

FPΣ (Sigma) example
fast and no overshoot

Other Highlights

 High expansion capability with up to 384 I/Os
 Fastest processing time, 0.32µsec/basic command
 Compact design (W 30 x H 90 x D 60mm)

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 Short circuit protected transistor outputs
 Built-in analogue volume with two points
 Backup battery

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CPUs

Outstanding performance in a compact design

FPΣ(Sigma)– Transistor output type

28 points

Input

16 points

Σ(Sigma)– Transistor output type with thermistor input

FP

Output (PNP)

12 points

Connector type

FPG-C28P2H

32 points

Input

16 points

Connector type

FPG-C32T2H

Output (NPN)

16 points

FPΣ(Sigma

)

Relay output type

24 points

Input

16 points

Σ(Sigma)– Relay

FP

Output

8 points

Terminal type

FPG-C24R2H

output type with ther-

mistor input

Temperature

Control

28 points

Input

16 points

2 Thermistor inputs

FPG-C28P2HTM

Output

12 points

32 points

Input

16 points

2 Thermistor inputs

FPG-C32T2HTM

Output

16 points

24 points

Input

16 points

2 Thermistor inputs

FPG-C24R2HTM

Output

8 points

High Expansion Capability

FPΣ (Sigma) can use the expansion units of the FP0 on the right-hand side. New FPΣ (Sigma) units can be added to the left-hand
side.

Max. 4 Expansion Units

each 64 I/Os = 256 I/Os

…up to 384 I/O!

Parallel
Expansion
BUS

CPU

max. 32 I/Os

Max. 3 Expansion Units

each 32 I/Os = 96 I/Os

Serial

Expansion

BUS

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Expansion Units – Left Side Expansion

Wide variety of expansion units

FPΣ(Sigma

)

I/0 Expansion Unit

64 points

Input

32 points

Output (PNP)

32 points

MIL Connector type

FPG-XY64D2P

FPΣ(Sigma

I/0 Expansion Unit

64 points

Input

32 points

MIL Connector type

FPG-XY64D2T

)

Output (NPN)

32 points

FPΣ (Sigma)

Memory Expansion Unit

Memory: 256k words

FPΣ (Sigma) Positioning Expansion Units

FPG-EM1

FPG-EM1

FPΣ (Sigma)

S-Link Expansion Unit

S-Link Master

128 Inputs or outputs

FPG-SL

Transistor output

RS232C type

4

1-axis

FPG-PP11

1-channel

FPG-COM1

1-axis

Line driver output

FPG-PP12

2-axis

Transistor output

FPG-PP21

Line driver output

FPG-PP22

Communication Cassettes FP Memory Loader

• Read or write
programs from or
to a PLC

• Personal
computer is not
required

2-channel

RS232C type

FPG-COM2

1-channel

RS485 type
FPG-COM3

• Applicable with

2-channel

RS232C & RS485 type

FPG-COM4

Σ (Sigma),

FP0, FP
FP-M, FP2 and
FP2SH

AFP8670

2-axis

FPΣ (Sigma) Expansion Units – Right Side Expansion

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Wide variety of expansion units

A maximum of 3 FP0 expansion units can be added to the CPU unit.

Digital I/O Units

Relay output type Input only type

8 points

Input

Output

4 points

4 points

Option:

Output 8 points

FP0-E8YRSA

16 points

Input

8 points

FP0-E16RSA FP0-E8XA FP0-E16XAFP0-E8RSA

Output

8 points

32 points

Input

16 points

FP0-E32RS

Output

16 points

8 points

Input

8 points

16 points

16 points

Input

Transistor output type

8 points

Output

8 points

FP0-E8YPA(PNP)

FP0-E8YTA(NPN)

16 points

Input

8 points

FP0-E16PA(PNP)

FP0-E16TA(NPN)

Output

8 points

Analogue I/O Units Temperature Control Units

16 points

Output

16 points

FP0-E16YPA(PNP)

FP0-E16YTA(NPN)

32 points

Input

Output

16 points

16 points

FP0-E32PA(PNP)

FP0-E32TA(NPN)

Input

Output

2 points

1 point

FP0-A21A

• Input (12 bit):
± 10V, 0 – 5V,
0 – 20mA

• Output (12 bit):
± 10V, 0 – 20mA

Output

4 points

FP0-A04I

–
–

4 – 20mA

AC Power Supply

FP0-PSA2

4 points3 points

Input

85 to 265VAC

Terminal type

Output

24VDC/0.7A

4 points

Output

4 points

FP0-A04V FP0-A80A

–
–

± 10V

8 points

Input

8 points

± 10V, ± 100mV
0 – 5V, 0 – 20mA

Networking Units

MEWNET-F

FP0-IOL

(MEWNET-F Slave)

PROFIBUS

FP0-DPS2

(DP Slave)

4 points

Input

4 points

FP0-TC4

• K, J, T, R type thermocouples
can be used

• Resolution: 0.1°C

• Accuracy: 0.8°C (R type: 3°C)

• Temperature range:

-100 to 1500°C

8 points

Input

8 points

FP0-TC8

Ethernet

FPWEB

(Web-Server Unit)

6 points

Input

6 points

FP0-RTD6

• Pt100, Pt1000,
Ni1000

• Temperature range:

-200 to 500°C

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Optimised communication functions

1-channel RS232C type.

2-channel RS232C type.

1-channel RS485 type.

Four types of communication cassettes enable:

 efficient connection to serial devices

 transmission speeds of up to 115.2kbits/s

 long transmission distance of up to 1200m

1-channel RS232C + 1-channel RS485 type.

In addition, the green screw terminal is removable
for easy wiring.

With the RS485 type communication cassette...

Despite being compact you can create powerful PLC links!

More links than you imagined a compact PLC could achieve
(2,048 link relays / 256-word link data registers)

 Can be used to share product type between different machines.

 Can be used for interlocking between different machines.

 Easy wiring between PLCs with twin-core cabling.

Link data register

Product type data

Process
machine

Link data register

Product type data

Assembly

machine

RS485

Link data register

Product type data

Masterless communication method

(when PLC linkage is achieved with link relays and link data registers)

The masterless communication method means that even if a connected device (station) goes into power off, operations to
automatically switch the master station continue. Start up is smooth and the recovery from malfunctions is also potentially faster.

Previous models

Usual master-slave communication

 If the master station is not on,

communication cannot take place.

 Errors occur when devices are not

turned on in sequence.



With the

FPΣ (Sigma)

Masterless communication using the FPΣ (Sigma)

 Even if a station goes into a power-

off state, communications between
the other stations continue.

Inspection

machine

Master
station

Slave

station

Slave

station

Slave

station

Slave

station



Link

station

Link

station

Use of insulated RS485

Uses the insulated RS485, which is highly reliable and largely impervious to noise.
High-speed communication over long distances are enabled.

 Transmission speed: Max. 115.2kbits/s  Transmission distance: Max. 1.200m

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Link

station

Link

station