Panasonic FP-X User Guide

ARCT1F409E-3

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Table of Contents

Before You Start
Differences in Functions Between Versions of Controller
Programming Tool Restrictions

1. Features, Functions and Restrictions................................................. 1-1

1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit...............................................................................1-2

1.2 Unit Types ........................................................................................................................1-6

1.2.1 FP-X Control Units......................................................................................................1-6

1.2.2 FP-X Expansion Unit...................................................................................................1-7

1.2.3 FP-X Expansion FP0 Adapter.....................................................................................1-7

1.2.4 Add-on Cassettes

1.2.5 Related Parts ..............................................................................................................1-9

(Communication cassettes/Application cassettes)........................1-8

1.3 Restrictions on Unit Combinations .............................................................................1-10

1.3.1 Restrictions on FP-X Expansion Unit

1.4 Programming Tools.......................................................................................................1-14

1.4.1 Tools Needed for Programm

1.4.2 Software Environment and Suitable Cable...............................................................1-1

ing................................................................................1-14

........................................................................1-10

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2. Specifications and Functions of Control Unit....................................2-1

2.1 Parts and Functions........................................................................................................2-2

2.1.1 Parts and Functions....................................................................................................2-2

2.2 Powe

2.2.1 AC Power Supply........................................................................................................2-5

2.2.2 Service Power Supply for Input (Output) (A

2.2.3 DC Power Supply........................................................................................................2-5

2.3 Input Specifications ........................................................................................................2-6

2.3.1 Relay (Ry) Type..........................................................................................................2-6

2.3.2 Transi

2.4 Output Specifications .....................................................................................................2-8

2.4.1 Relay (Ry) Type..........................................................................................................2-8

2.4.2 Transis

2.4.3 Transis

r Supply Specifications .........................................................................................2-5

C Power Supply Type Only)...................2-5

s

tor (Tr) Type (Common to NPN and PNP)......................................................2-7

tor (Tr) Type (NPN).........................................................................................2-9

tor (Tr) Type (PNP) .......................................................................................2-10

2.5 Terminal Layout

2.5.1 Relay Type................................................................................................................2-14

2.5.2 Transistor type

.............................................................................................................2-14

..........................................................................................................2-16

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3. Expansion Cassette and Expansion FP0 Adapter Specifications ....3-1

3.1 Expansion Method...........................................................................................................3-2

3.1.1 Expansion Using the Expansion Cable.......................................................................3-2

3.2 FP-X Expansion Unit .......................................................................................................3-4

3.2.1 Parts and Functions

3.2.2 Power Supply Specifications.......................................................................................3-5

3.2.3 Input and output specifications ...................................................................................3-6

3.2.4 Terminal layout............................................................................................................3-9

....................................................................................................3-4

3.3 FP-X Expansion FP0 Adapter

3.3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................3-12

3.3.2 Parts and Functions

..................................................................................................3-13

.......................................................................................3-1

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4. I/O Allocation.........................................................................................4-1

4.1 I/O Allocation....................................................................................................................4-2

4.2 Allocation of FP-X Control Unit......................................................................................4-3

4.3 FP0 Expansion Unit Allocation

4.4 Allocation of FP0 Expansion Unit..................................................................................4-4

4.4.1 I/O A

4.4.2 Number of Expansion Units and I/O Allocation...........................................................4-4

4.4.3 I/O Allocation of FP0 Expansion Unit..........................................................................4-5

4.5 I/O Allocation of FP-X Add-on Cassette........................................................................4-6

llocation

...............................................................................................................4-4

......................................................................................4-3

5. Installation and Wiring..........................................................................5-1

5.1 Installation........................................................................................................................5-2

5.1.1 Installation Environment and Space ...........................................................................5-2

5.2 Installation Using Expansion Cable...............................................................................5-5

5.3 Expansion Method of FP0 Expansion Unit ...................................................................5-8

5.4 How

5.5 Powe

to Install Add-on Cassette......................................................................................5-9

r Supply.................................................................................................................5-11

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5.6 Wiring of Input and Output...........................................................................................5-15

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5.7 Wiring of Terminal Block ..............................................................................................5-18

5.8 Wiring of Add-on Cassette Terminal Block ................................................................5-20

5.9 Installation and Setting of Backup Battery

5.9.1 Installat

5.9.2 System R

5.9.3 Time for Replacement of Back

5.9.4 Lifetime of Backu

5.10 Safety Measu

5.10.1 Safety Measures.....................................................................................................5-27

5.10.2 Momentary Power Failures.....................................................................................5-27

5.10.3 Protection of Output Sections.................................................................................5-2

ion of Backup Battery ...................................................................................5-24

egister Setting ...........................................................................................5-25

up Battery.................................................................5-25

p Battery........................................................................................5-26

res ..........................................................................................................5-27

.................................................................5-23

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6. Tool Port and USB Port........................................................................ 6-1

6.1 Tool Port and USB Port...................................................................................................6-2

6.2 Functions of Tool Port ....................................................................................................6-3

6.2.1 Tool Port......................................................................................................................6-3

6.2.2 Tool Port Setting .........................................................................................................6-4

6.3 USB Port...........................................................................................................................6-6

6.3.1 Functions of USB Port

6.3.2 USB Port Setting.........................................................................................................6-7

6.3.3 USB Connection

6.3.4 USB Connection Procedure........................................................................................6-9

6.3.5 Installat

6.3.6 Installat

6.3.7 Confirming COM Ports..............................................................................................6-1

6.3.8 Communication with FPWIN GR

6.3.9 Reinstallation of USB Driver

6.3.10 Restric

ion of FPWIN GR............................................................................................6-9

ion of USB Driver..........................................................................................6-10

tions on USB Communication......................................................................6-22

................................................................................................6-6

.........................................................................................................6-8

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...............................................................................6-20

.....................................................................................6-21

7. Communication Cassette..................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Functions and Types.......................................................................................................7-2

7.1.1 Overview of Communication Cassette........................................................................7-2

7.1.2 Functions of Communic

7.1.3 Communication Cassettes..........................................................................................7-7

7.1.4 Examples of Connection

7.1.5 Names and Principl

7.1.6 About USB Port (For C30/C60 Only

7.2 Communication Specifications....................................................................................7-15

ation Cassette.......................................................................7-3

...........................................................................................7-12

e Applications of the Ports.........................................................7-13

)........................................................................7-14

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7.2.1 Precaution When Using RS485 Port.........................................................................7-18

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7.3 Communication Function 1: Computer Link...............................................................7-19

7.3.1 Computer Link...........................................................................................................7-19

7.3.2 1:1 Communicati

7.3.3 1:N Communication (Computer Link)

7.3.4 MEWTOCOL Master (Sample Program)

7.4 Communication Function 2: General-purpose Serial Communication....................7-3

7.4.1 General-purpose Serial Communication...................................................................7-3

7.4.2 Communication with External Devic

7.4.3 Connection with 1:1 Communication (General-purpos

7.4.4 1:N Communication

7.5 Communication Function 3: PC(PLC) Link.................................................................7-59

7.5.1 PC(PLC) Link............................................................................................................7-59

7.5.2 Setting Communication Parameters

7.5.3 Monitoring .................................................................................................................7-70

7.5.4 Connection Example of PC(PLC) Link......................................................................7-71

7.5.5 PC(PLC) Link Response

7.6 Communication Function 4: MODBUS RTU Communication...................................7-78

7.6.1 MODBUS RTU Communica

7.6.2 MEWTOCOL Master (Sample Program)

on (Computer link) .........................................................................7-27

........................................................................7-30

..................................................................7-33

5

5

es......................................................................7-37

e serial communication).......7-47

(General-purpose Serial Communication)................................7-58

.........................................................................7-61

Time..................................................................................7-74

tion................................................................................7-78

..................................................................7-82

8. Application Cassette.............................................................................8-1

8.1 Expansion of Application Cassette ...............................................................................8-2

8.2 Application Cassettes.....................................................................................................8-3

8.3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................8-5

8.3.1 FP-X Analog Input Cassette........................................................................................8-5

8.3.2 FP-X Input Cassette....................................................................................................8-8

8.3.3 FP-X Output Cass

8.3.4 FP-X Pulse I/O Cassette...........................................................................................8-23

8.3.5 FP-X Master Memory Cass

ette

...............................................................................................8-21

ette.................................................................................8-26

9. High-speed Counter, Pulse Output and PWM Output Functions (For

Tr Type) .................................................................................................9-1

9.1 Overview of Each Functions...........................................................................................9-2

9.1.1 Usable Units and Cassettes........................................................................................9-2

9.1.2 Three Pulse I/O Functions ..........................................................................................9-2

tion

9.1.3 Performance of Pulse I/O Func

9.2.1 Specifications..............................................................................................................9-4

9.2.2 Functions Used and Restrictions................................................................................9-6

9.2.3 Booting Time.............................................................................................................9-10

.............................................................................9-3

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9.3 High-speed Counter Function......................................................................................9-11

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9.3.1 Overview of High-speed Counter Function

9.3.2 Input Modes and Count.............................................................................................9-11

9.3.3 Minimum Input Pulse Width......................................................................................9-12

9.3.4 I/O Allocation

9.3.5 Instruc

9.3.6 Sample program (Control Unit and Main Unit I/O)....................................................9-16

.............................................................................................................9-13

tions used with High-speed Counter Function...............................................9-13

...............................................................9-11

9.4 Pulse Output Function..................................................................................................9-19

9.4.1 Overview of Pulse Output Function

9.4.2 Types of Pulse Output Method and Operation Modes .............................................9-2

9.4.3 I/O Allocation

9.4.4 Pulse output cont

9.4.5 Wiring for Pulse Output Sample Program (F171 to F174)

9.4.6 Positioning Control Instruc

9.4.7 Positioning Control In

9.4.8 Pulse Output Inst

9.4.9 Positioning Control Inst

9.4.10 Pulse Output Instruc

9.5 PWM Output Function (Pulse I/O Cassette)................................................................9-51

9.5.1 Overview of PWM Output Function...........................................................................9-51

9.5.2 Instruc

.............................................................................................................9-23

rol instructions (F0) (F1)................................................................9-25

tion F171 - Trapezoidal...................................................9-28

struction F171 – Home Return (Common to Transistor type) 9-33

ruction F172 – JOG operation.......................................................9-38

ruction F174 – Data Table Control ......................................9-42

tion F175 – Linear Interpolation.............................................9-44

tion to be Used for PWM Output Function.....................................................9-51

..........................................................................9-19

0

........................................9-27

10. High-speed counter, Pulse Output and PWM Output functions (For Ry

Type)....................................................................................................10-1

10.1 Overview of Each Functions ......................................................................................10-2

10.1.1 Usable Units and Cassettes....................................................................................10-2

10.1.2 Three Pulse I/O Func

10.1.3 Performance of Pulse I/O Func

10.2.1 Specifications

10.2.2 Functions

10.2.3 Booting Time...........................................................................................................10-8

..........................................................................................................10-4

Used and Restrictions............................................................................10-7

tions......................................................................................10-2

tion.........................................................................10-3

10.3 High-speed Counter Function....................................................................................10-9

10.3.1 Overview of High-speed Counter Function.............................................................10-9

10.3.2 Input Modes and Count...........................................................................................10-9

10.3.3 Minimu

10.3.4 I/O Allocation

10.3.5 Instructions used with High-speed Counter Function

10.3.6 Sample program (Control Unit and Main Unit I/O)................................................10-14

10.3.7 Sample program (Pulse

10.4 Pulse Output Function (Pulse I/O Cassette)...........................................................10-20

10.4.1 Overview of Pulse Output Function ......................................................................10-20

10.4.2 Types of Pulse Output Method and Operation Modes .........................................10-21

10.4.3 I/O Allocation

10.4.4 Pulse output control ins

10.4.5 Wiring for Pulse Output Sample P

m Input Pulse Width

.........................................................................................................10-11

.........................................................................................................10-24

..................................................................................10-10

...........................................10-11

I/O Cassette)..................................................................10-17

tructions (F0) (F1)............................................................10-25

rogram (F171 to F174)....................................10-27

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10.4.6 Positioning Control Instruction F171 - Trapezoidal...............................................10-28

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10.4.7 Positioning Control Instructio
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10.4.8 Pulse Output Instruc

10.4.9 Positioning Control Inst

10.4.10 Pulse Output Inst

10.5 PWM Output Function (Pulse I/O Cassette)............................................................10-51

10.5.1 Overview of PWM Output Function

10.5.2 Instruction to be Used

tion F172 – JOG operation...................................................

ruction F175 – Linear Interpolation .........................................10-44

n F171 – Home Return (Common to Transistor type) 10-

10-38

ruction F174 – Data Table Control...................................10-42

.......................................................................10-51

for PWM Output Function.................................................10-51

11. Security Functions.............................................................................. 11-1

11.1 Type of Security Functions.........................................................................................11-2

11.2 Password Protect Function........................................................................................11-2

11.2.1 Password Setting....................................................................................................11-3

11.3 Upload Protection........................................................................................................11-7

11.3.1 Upload Protection Setting .......................................................................................11-7

11.4 Table of Security Set

tings/Cancel..............................................................................11-9

12. Other Functions ..................................................................................12-1

12.1 Transfer Function between Memories.......................................................................12-2

12.2 Function of Master Memory Cassette........................................................................12-3

12.2.1 Realtime Clock Function

12.2.2 Master Memory Func

12.2.3 Relation between S

12.2.4 Handling of Master Memories Created with

12.3 P13 (ICWT) Instruction

12.4 Analog Potentiometer .................................................................................................12-9

12.4.1 Overview of Analog Potentiometer .........................................................................12-9

12.4.2 Example Showing How to Use Analog Potentiometer

12.5 Sampling Trace Function..........................................................................................12-10

12.5.1 Overview...............................................................................................................12-10

12.5.2 Details of Sampling Trace Function

12.5.3 How to Use Sampling Trace.................................................................................12-11

.........................................................................................12-3

tion ........................................................................................12-5

ecurity Setting and Transmission ............................................12-6

Different Models ................................12-7

................................................................................................12-8

............................................12-9

......................................................................12-10

12.6 Time Constant Processing .......................................................................................12-13

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13. Self-Diagnostic and Troubleshooting............................................... 13-1

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13.1 Self-Diagnostic function.............................................................................................13-2

13.1.1 LED Display for Status Condition............................................................................13-2

13.1.2 Operation Mode When an Error Oc

13.2 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................13-4

13.2.1 If ERROR LED is Flashing

13.2.2 If ERROR LED is ON

13.2.3 ALL LEDs are OFF .................................................................................................13-6

13.2.4 Diagnosing Output Malfunc

13.2.5 A Protect Error Message Appears

13.2.6 PROG Mode does not Change to RUN..................................................................13-8

13.2.7 A Communica

13.2.8 A Communication Error has

13.2.9 A Communication Error has

13.2.10 Expansion Unit does not Operate

tion Error has

......................................................................................13-4

..............................................................................................13-5

tion

Occurred through RS485 ..........................................13-9

Occurred through RS232C........................................13-9

Occurred through RS422 ........................................13-10

curs.................................................................13-3

...............................................................................13-7

..........................................................................13-8

.......................................................................13-10

14. Precautions During Programming..................................................... 14-1

14.1 Use of Duplicated Output ...........................................................................................14-2

14.1.1 Duplicated Output...................................................................................................14-2

14.1.2 When Output is Repeated with an OT, KP,

SET or RST Instruction......................14-2

14.2 Handling BCD Data......................................................................................................14-4

14.2.1 BCD Data................................................................................................................14-4

14.2.2 Handling BCD Data in the PLC...............................................................................14-4

14.3 Handling Index Registers

14.3.1 Index Registers.......................................................................................................14-5

14.3.2 Memory Areas Which can be Modified with Index Regis

14.3.3 Example of Using an Index Register

14.4 Operation Errors..........................................................................................................14-7

14.4.1 Outline of Operation Errors.....................................................................................14-7

14.4.2 Operation Mode When an Operation Error Oc

14.4.3 Dealing with Operation Errors.................................................................................14-7

14.4.4 Points to Chec

14.5 Instruction of Leading Edge Detection Method........................................................14-9

14.5.1 Instructions of Leading Edge Detection Method

14.5.2 Operation and Precautions When RUN Starts .....................................................14-10

14.5.3 Precautions

14.6 Precautions for Programming..................................................................................14-13

14.7 Rewr

14.7.1 Operation of Rewrite During RUN.........................................................................14-14

14.7.2 Cases Where Rewriting

ite Function During RUN..................................................................................14-14

k in Program....................................................................................14-8

When Using a Control Instruction.....................................................14-11

...........................................................................................14-5

ters .................................14-5

......................................................................14-6

curs ................................................14-7

.....................................................14-9

During Run is not Possible.............................................14-15

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14.7.3 Procedures and Operation of Rewrite During RUN..............................................14-17

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14.8 Processing During Forced Input and Output..........................................................14-19

14.8.1 Processing when forced input/output is initiated during RUN...............................14-19

15. Specifications......................................................................................15-1

15.1 Table of Specifications................................................................................................15-2

15.1.1 General Specifications............................................................................................15-2

15.1.2 Performance Specific

15.1.3 Communication Specifications

15.2 Table of I/O Number Allocation................................................................................15-13

15.2.1 I/O Allocation of FP-X Control Unit

15.2.2 FP0 Expansion Unit Allocation..............................................................................15-13

15.2.3 FP0 Expansion Unit Allocation..............................................................................15-13

15.2.4 I/O Allocation of FP-X Add-on Cas

ations ....................................................................................15-7

..............................................................................15-10

.......................................................................15-13

sette................................................................15-15

15.3 Relays, Memor

y Areas and Constants....................................................................15-16

16. Dimensions..........................................................................................16-1

16.1 Dimensions...................................................................................................................16-2

16.1.1 Control Unit.............................................................................................................16-2

16.1.2 Expansion Unit

16.1.3 Expansion FP0 Adapter..........................................................................................16-3

16.1.4 Dimension Diagram for Ins

........................................................................................................16-2

tallation.........................................................................16-3

17 Appendix....................................................................................………17-1

17.1 System Registers / Special Internal Relays / Special Data Registers.…………….17-3

17.1.1 Table of System Registers for FP-X........................................………………………..............17-5

17.1.2 Table of Special Internal Relays for FP-X.....................................………………………......17-17

17.1.3 Table of Special Data Registers for FP-X..........................……………………….................17-28

17.2 Table of Basic Instructions................................................................……………….17-50

17.3 Table of High-level Instructions.........................................................………………17-84

17.4 Table of Error codes........................................................................……………….17-144

17.5 MEWTOCOL-COM Communication Commands......................………………......17-158

17.6 Hexadecimal/Binary/BCD....................................................……………….............17-159

17.7 ASCII Codes....................................................................………………...................17-160

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Before You Start

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Installation environment
Do not use the unit where it will be exposed to the following:

• Direct sunlight and ambient temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 55°C /32°F to 131°F.

• Ambient humidity outside the range of 10 to 95% RH (at 25°C, non-condensing) and sudden

temperature changes causing condensation.

• Inflammable or corrosive gas.

• Excessive vibration or shock.

• Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or salts.

• Water, oil or chemicals in any from including spray or mist.

• Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as ammonia

or caustic soda.

• Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment,

radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching surges.

Static electricity

• Before touching the unit, always touch a grounded piece of metal in order to discharge static electricity.

• In dry locations, excessive static electricity can cause problems.

Cleaning

• Do not use thinner based cleaners because they deform the unit case and fade colors.

Power supplies

• It is recommended to use an insulated power supply with an internal protective circuit for resistance to

noise.

• If using a power supply without a protective circuit, power should be supplied through a protective

element such as a fuse.

Power supply sequence

• Have the power supply sequence such that the power supply of the control unit turns off before the

power supply for input and output.

• If the power supply for input and output is turned off before the power supply of the control unit, the

control unit will detect the input fluctuations and may begin an unscheduled operation.

Before turning on the power

When turning on the power for the first time, be sure to take the precautions given below.

• When performing installation, check to make sure that there are no scraps of wiring, particularly

conductive fragments, adhering to the unit.

• Verify that the power supply wiring, I/O wiring, and power supply voltage are all correct.

• Sufficiently tighten the installation screws and terminal screws.

• Set the mode selector to PROG. Mode.

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Before entering a program

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Be sure to perform a program clear operation before entering a program.

Operation procedure when using FPWIN GR Ver.2

Select “Online Edit Mode” on the FPWIN GR “On line” menu.
Select “Clear Program” on the “Edit” menu.
When the confirmation dialog box is displaye d, click on “Yes” to clear the program.

Request concerning program storage

To prevent the accidental loss of programs, the user should consider the following measures.

• Drafting of documents
To avoid accidentally losing programs, destroying files, or overwriting the contents of a file, documents
should be printed out and then saved.

• Specifying the password carefully
The password setting is designed to avoid programs being accidentally overwritten. If the password is
forgotten, however, it will be impossible to overwrite the program even if you want to. Also, if a
possword is forcibly bypassed, the program is deleted. When specifying the password, note it in the
specifications manual or in another safe location in case it is forgotten at some point.

• Upload protection
When the upload protection setting is specified, programs will be disalbed to be read out. If the setting
is cancelled forcibly, all programs and system registers will be deleted. Therefore, note that programs
and system registers should be managed on your own responsibility.

Backup battery

Do not install the battery when it is not used.
There is a possibility of leak if the battery remains discharged.

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Differences in Functions Between Versions of Controller

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Version Usable model Usable functions

UP/DOWN switching of high-speed counter by SYS instruction
Real number basic compare instructions 18 types

STF=S1, S2 ANF=S1, S2 ORF=S1, S2
STF<>S1, S2 ANF<>S1, S2 ORF<>S1, S2

V1.10 Ry type -

V1.20 Ry type -

V2.00 Ry type Tr type

Note) The Ry and Tr types with the same specifications have the same version name

STF>S1, S2 ANF>S1, S2 ORF>S1, S2
STF>=S1, S2 ANF>=S1, S2 ORF>=S1, S2
STF<S1, S2 ANF<S1, S2 ORF<S1, S2

STF<=S1, S2 ANF<=S1, S2 ORF<=S1, S2
System register 36 for setting expansion unit recognition time
MEWTOCOL master function

F145(SEND) Data send

F146(RECV) Data receive
E356(EZPID) Easy PID instruction
Time constant processing of input (Refer to Chapter 12.6.)

CPU input: System register setting

Other input: F182(FILTR) Time constant processing
Sampling trace function (Refer to Chapter 12.5.)

Sampling by instrucitons

F155(SMPL) Sampling

F156(STRG) Sampling trigger

Sampling by specifying time
Leading contact, trailing contact instructions

ST↑ AN↑ OR↑

ST↓ AN↓ OR↓

An arbitrary device can be specified for the setting value of
Timer/counter instruction.

e.g.) TML 0, DT0
Other additional convenient instructions

F252(ACHK) ASCII data check

F284(RAMP) Inclination output

Baud rate setting (300, 600, 1200 bps) by SYS instruction
High-speed operaiton

F0(MV) and F1(DMV) instructions Execution time: Approx. 1us

Only when every operands are without index modifier.
Function addition to exsiting instructions

F70(BCC) Block check code calculation

F356(EZPID) Easy PID instruction

Reference: <Programming Manual ARCT1F313E>

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Programming Tool Restrictions

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Restrictions on usable programming tools depending on the units (as of August, 2006)

Type of unit

Type of programming tool

Windows software

Windows software
Conforms to
IEC61131-3

MS-DOS software

Handy programming
unit

FP memory loader

AFPX-C14R
AFPX-C30R
AFPX-C60R

FPWIN GR Ver.2
FPWIN GR Ver.1 Not used Not used
FPWIN Pro

Ver.5
NPST-GR Ver.4 Not used Not used

NPST-GR Ver.3 Not used Not used
AFP1113V2
AFP1114V2
AFP1113
AFP1114
AFP1111A
AFP1112A
AFP1111
AFP1112
AFP8670
AFP8671

Used

(Ver. 2.5 or later)

Used

(Ver. 5.1 or later)

Not used Not used

Not used Not used

Not used Not used

(Only porgrams and system registers can be transmitted.)

AFPX-C14T, C14TD, C14P, C14PD
AFPX-C30T, C30TD, C30P, C30PD
AFPX-C60T, C60TD, C60P, C60PD

Used

(Ver. 2.70 or later)

Used

(Ver. 5.22 or later)

Used

Note: Precautions concerning version upgrade

• In case of using FPWIN GR Ver.1, please purchase upgrade model FPWIN GR Ver.2.

• FPWIN GR Ver. 2.0 can be upgraded to Ver. 2.5 or later free of charge at our web site

(

http://www.nais-e.com/plc/).

• In case of using FPW

• FPWIN Pro Ver. 5.0 can be free of charge at our web site (

• The handy

Do not download any programs for other units such as FP1 to the FP-X using the handy programming
unit .

programmign unit cannot be used.

IN Pro Ver.4, please purchase upgrade model FPWIN Pro Ver.5.

http://www.nais-e.com/plc/).

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Chapter 1

Features, Functions and Restrictions

1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit

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Features

• Compact size general-purpose PLC that is suitable for the small-scale facility control.

• Can be directly connected to a personal computer using USB communication port.

• High demensional security functions to deal with copying programs.

• Supports analog control.

• Following items are provided as options,

- Application cassettes, such as the positioning control function by the high-speed counter and
pulse output.

- Fulfilling communication cassettes.

- Realtime clock function.

Basic functions as compact size general-purpose PLC suitable for the small-scale facility control

Basic functions including the followings are equipped even though it is a general-pur pose sytle such as
AC power supply, screw terminal block and relay output.

1. 32k-step program capacity

2. 0.32 μs command processing speed

3. Max. 382-points I/O control

Single-phase 8-channel and 2-phase 4 channel high-speed counter functions are equipped for
the control unit.

Fulfilling function enhancement
Various add-on cassettes are available as options (such as 10 types of application cassettes and
6 types of communication cassette).

• Application cassettes
DC 8-point input type, transistor 8-point NPN output type, transistor 6-point PNP output type, DC 4-point
input + transistor 3-point NPN output type, analog 2-ch output type, analog 2-ch input + analog 1-ch
output type, thermocouple 2-ch type, analog 2-ch input type, high-speed counter input + pulse output
type, master memory type with realtime clock (32k-step program can be copied and stored.)

• Communication cassettes
1-ch RS232C type, 2-ch RS232C type, 1-ch RS485/RS422 changeover type, 1-ch RS232C + 1-ch
RS485 type, Ethernet + 1-ch RS232C type, 2-ch RS485 type

FP0 expansion units can be connected as well as the exclusive expansio n unit.

A maximum of 3 FP0 expansion units can be connected using the expansion FP0 adapter.

A personal computer can be directly connected with the USB communication port.

A personal computer can be directly connected with the USB cable (excluding C14).
The USB⇔RS232C conversion adapter/cable is not necessary.
(A tool port (RS232C) is also equipped.)

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High demensional security functions to deal with copying programs.

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The uploading disabling function prohibits uploading (readin g) programs in the PLC main unit and
prevent illegal copying.
(It also enables to transfer the programs to the FP-X master memory cassette, when the uploading
disabling function is specified).

The protection for programs can be selected from
3 security methods.

• 4-digit password

• 8-digit password

• Uploading disabling

A full range of communication functions

Using the Tool port (RS232C) provided as a standard feature on the main unit, communication can be
carried out with a display panel or computer. Additionally, communication cassettes with RS232C,
RS485 and Ethernet interfaces are available as an option. Installing a 2-channel RS232C type
communication cassette in the FP-X makes it possible to connect two devices with RS232C port. A full
lineup of communication functions means you can also work with 1:N communication (up to 99 units)
and PC(PLC) link function (up to 16 units).

Controlling two devices with RS232C port with one FP-X

When using the 2-channel RS232C type communication cassette

1:N communication possible with up to 99 stations (units)

When using the 1-channel RS485/RS422 type communication cassette
When using the 1-channel RS485 and 1-channel RS232C in combination

Link with FP2 and FPΣ is possible

Data sharing between small size and medium size PLCs is easily achievable in one network.
The FP-X supports MEWNET-W0, and the programless PLC link with the FP2 or FP Σ is possible.

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Supports Modbus RTU

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It can be used as a master unit/slave units (F145 and F146 instructions).
It can be easily communicated with a temperature control device, inverter, FP-e or overseas PLCs.
It is possible to communicate with up to 99 units

MEWTOCOL communication

It can be used as a master unit/slave units (F145 and F146 instructions).
It can be easily communicated with a PLC, image processor, temperature control device, message
runner or eco-power meter.
It is possible to communicate with up to 99 units

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Positioning control supported through high-speed counter and pulse output

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With the FP-X Tr type, a high-speed counter function can be used by using the CPU I/O.
With the FP-X Ry type, a high-speed counter and pulse output functions can be used by using the pulse
I/O cassette. The pulse output function supports frequencies of up to 100kHz, enabling positioning
control using a stepping motor or servo motor.
Note) The pulse I/O cassette cannot be used for the FP-X Tr type.

Measurement using high-speed counter supported

Increment input mode, decrement input mode, 2-phase input mode, individual input mode, and direction
discrimination mode are supported.
Note) Differs depending on combinations.

Positioning control based on pulse output supported

Pulse/direction and clockwise/counter –clockwise output are supporte d.

Heater control based on PWM output function supported

The pulse output at any duty ratio can be picked up with special instruction.

Analog potentionmeter (volume dial)

An analog potentionmeter (volume dial) is provided as a standard feature. This can be used in
applications such as analog timers, without using the programming tools.

Realtime clock function can be added

Optional FP-X master memory cassette (AFPX-MRTC) and backup battery enables the realtime clock
function.

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1.2 Unit Types

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1.2.1 FP-X Control Units

C14 C30 C60

Product No.

Relay type (Ry type)

AFPX-C14R 8/6
AFPX-C30R 16/14
AFPX-C60R 32/28
AFPX-C14RD 8/6
AFPX-C30RD 16/14
AFPX-C60RD 32/28

Transistor type (NPN) (Tr type)

AFPX-C14T 8/6
AFPX-C30T 16/14
AFPX-C60T 32/28
AFPX-C14TD 8/6
AFPX-C30TD 16/14

No. of I/O

points

Specifications

Power supply Input Output Connection

100 to 240 V AC

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

24 V DC

100 to 240 V AC

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

24V DC

Relay Terminal block

Transistor
(NPN)

Terminal block

AFPX-C60TD 32/28

Transistor type (PNP) (Tr type)

AFPX-C14P 8/6
AFPX-C30P 16/14
AFPX-C60P 32/28
AFPX-C14PD 8/6
AFPX-C30PD 16/14
AFPX-C60PD 32/28

100 to 240 V AC

24V DC

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

Transistor
(PNP)

Terminal block

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1.2.2 FP-X Expansion Unit

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E16 E30

Product No.

Relay type (Ry type)

AFPX-E16R 8/8 ­AFPX-E30R 16/14 100 to 240 V AC
AFPX-E30RD 16/14 24 V DC

Transistor type (NPN) (Tr type)

AFPX-E16T 8/8 ­AFPX-E30T 100 to 240 V AC
AFPX-E30TD

Transistor type (PNP) (Tr type)

AFPX-E16P 8/8 ­AFPX-E30P 100 to 240 V AC
AFPX-E30PD

No. of I/O

points

16/14

16/14

Power supply Input Output Connection

24V DC

24V DC

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

24 V DC
(Common
polarities
+ & - common)

Specifications

An 8-cm expansion cable is provided with anxpansion unit

Relay Terminal block

Transistor
(NPN)

Transistor
(PNP)

Terminal block

Terminal block

1.2.3 FP-X Expansion FP0 Adapter

Name Specifications Product No.

FP-X Expansion
FP0 adapter (with 8
cm expansion
cable, power supply
cable)

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For connecting FP0 expansion unit AFPX-EFP0

1.2.4 Add-on Cassettes (Communication cassettes/Application cassettes)

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Communication
cassette

Application
cassette

Name Specifications Product No.

FP-X Communication cassette 5-wire 1-channel RS232C AFPX-COM1
FP-X Communication cassette 3-wire 2-channel RS232C AFPX-COM2

FP-X Communication cassette

FP-X Communication cassette

FP-X Communication cassette

FP-X Communication cassette

FP-X Analog input cassette

FP-X Analog output cassette

FP-X Analog I/O cassette

FP-X Thermocouple cassette

FP-X Input cassette 8-point DC input AFPX-IN8

FP-X Output cassette

FP-X I/O cassette

FP-X Pulse I/O cassette

FP-X Master memory cassette

1-channel RS485/RS422
(insulated)
1-channel RS485 (insulated)
3-wire 1-channel RS232C
2-channel RS485
(non-insulated between
channels)

Ethernet,
3-wire 1-channel RS232C

2-channel analog input
(non-insulated)
2-channel analog output
(insulated) (non-insulated
between channels)
2-channel analog input
(insulated) + 1-channel
analog output (insulated)
2-channel thermocouple input
(insulated) (non-insulated
between channels)

8-point transistor output
(NPN)
6-point transistor output
(PNP)
4-point DC input + 3-point
transistor output (NPN)
2-ch high-speed counter +
1-ch pulse output
Master memory + realtime
clock

AFPX-COM3

AFPX-COM4

AFPX-COM6

AFPX-COM5

AFPX-AD2

AFPX-DA2

AFPX-A21

AFPX-TC2

AFPX-TR8

AFPX-TR6P

AFPX-IN4T3

AFPX-PLS

AFPX-MRTC

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1.2.5 Related Parts

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Name Description Product No.

Necessary fro the backup of

FP-X Backup battery

data registers, etc. or for using
the realtime clock function.

For C30/C60 control unit
FP-X terminal block
(C30/C60)

for E30 expansion I/O unit

with 21-pin cover (no printing)

4 pcs/pack

8 cm AFPX-EC08
FP-X expansion cable

FP0 power supply cable

FP0 mounting plate
(slim type)

Note)

30 cm AFPX-EC30

80 cm AFPX-EC80

For Expansion FP0 adapter,

Length: 1 m

Used for expansion FP0

adapter and FP0 Expansion

unit, 10 pcs/pack

Note) The total length of the exapansion cable should be within 160 cm.

AFPX-BATT

AFPX-TAN1

AFP0581

AFP0803

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1.3 Restrictions on Unit Combinations

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1.3.1 Restrictions on FP-X Expansion Unit

Controllable I/O points

Type of control unit

FP-X C14 Control unit 14 points Max. 254 points
FP-X C30 Control unit 30 points Max. 270 points
FP-X C60 Control unit 60 points Max. 300 points

Number of I/O points when

using control unit

Number of I/O points when

using 8 units of E30

expansion I/O unit

Note:

- Up to eight units of FP-X can be connected, however, the restrictions on each expansion unit vary.

- For AFPX-E16: Two units cannot be connected consecutively since the power should be supplied from
the unit with the power supply (as no power supply is built in AFPX-E16).
E16 expansion I/O unit cannot be connected on the right side of the control unit or AFPX-E30.

- For AFPX-E30: There is no restriction on AFPX-E30 so that up to 8 units can be connected
consecutively.

- The total length of the expansion cable should be within 160 cm.

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1.3.2 Restrictions on FP0 Expansion Unit

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Up to three dedicated FP0 expansion units can be added using the FP- X and the expansion FP0 adapter.
The relay output type and the transistor output type can be used in combination.

Controllable I/O points

Type of control unit

FP-X C14 Control unit 14 points Max. 110 points
FP-X C30 Control unit 30 points Max. 126 points
FP-X C60 Control unit 60 points Max. 156 points

Note1) Up to seven FP-X expansion I/O units can be also installed between the control unit and the

expansion FP0 adapter.

Note2) Only one expansion FP0 adapter can be installed at the last position of the FP-X expansion bus.

(It should be installed at the right hand side of the AFPX-E16 and E30.)

Note:

• Install the FP0 thermocouple unit on the right side of other expansion units. If it is installed on the left
side, the total precision will deteriorate.

• Install the FP0 CC-Link slave unit on the right side of the other expansion units. There is no expansion
connector on the right side.

Reference: For the details, <FP0 Thermocouple Unit Manual ARCT1F366E>

<FP0 CC-Link Slave Unit Manual ARCT1F380E>

Number of I/O points when

using control unit

Number of I/O points when

using FP0 expansion unit

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1.3.3 Restrictions on FP-X Add-on Cassette

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The add-on cassette is installed in the cassette mounting part 1 and 2 (only the cassette mounting part 1
is available for C14) of the control unit.

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Commu-

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nication
cassette

Appli­cation
cassette

A: Available, N/A: Not available

Restrictions on control unit

Type of add-on cassette

FP-X C14
FP-X C30
FP-X C60

Cassette

mounting

part 1

FP-X C30
FP-X C60

Cassette

mounting

part 2

FP-X C60

Expansion

connector

part

FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM1 A N/A
FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM2 A N/A
FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM3 A N/A
FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM4 A N/A
FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 A N/A
FP-X Communication cassette AFPX-COM6 A N/A
FP-X Analog input cassette AFPX-AD2 A A
FP-X Input cassette AFPX-IN8 A A
FP-X Analog output cassette AFPX-DA2 A A
FP-X Analog I/O cassette AFPX-A21 A A

The add-on
cassette
cannot be

installed.
FP-X Thermocouple cassette AFPX-TC2 A A
FP-X Output cassette AFPX-TR8 A A

FP-X Output cassette AFPX-TR6P A A
FP-X I/O cassette AFPX-IN4T3 A A
FP-X Pulse I/O cassette AFPX-PLS A
FP-X Master memory cassette AFPX-MTRC A

Note5)

A

Note1)

A

Note5)

Note1)

Note:

1. Only one FP-X master memory cassette AFPX-MRTC can be installed. If 2 units are installed, E26
(user ROM error) will occur.

2. One application cassette can be installed in either cassette mounting part 1 or 2 of C30/C60.

3. As only one communication cassette can be installed in the cassette mounting part 1, it should be
installed on on the application cassette if the application cassette is installed. (It cannot be installed in
the cassette mounting part 2.)

4. The add-on cassette cannot be installed in the expansion connector part of C60 (it does not work).

5. The pulse I/O cassette cannot be installed on the FP-X Tr type.

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1.4 Programming Tools

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1.4.1 Tools Needed for Programming

1. Programming tool software

• The tool software can also be used with the FP
series.

• “FPWIN Pro Ver.5” or “FPWIN GR Ver.2”
Windows sorware is used with FP-X.
FPWIN GR Ver.1x, NPST-GR and FP
Programmer cannot be used.

2. PC connection cable

• The connection cable for DOS/V machine is
available.

• A commercial USB cable can be used for the
connection for C30/C60 control unit.

1.4.2 Software Environment and Suitable Cable

Standard ladder diagram tool software FPWIN-GR Ver.2

Type of software OS (Operating system)

Hard disk

capacity

Product No.

Full type AFPS10520

FPWIN GR Ver.2

English-

Small type AFPS11520

language menu

Upgrade
version

Note1) Ver.1.1 must be installed to install the upgrade version.
Note2) Ver.2.0 can be upgraded to the latest version after Ver. 2.1 free of charge at our web site

(http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/). Use the latest version.
Note3) The small type can be used only for each series of FP-e, FPΣ, FP0, FP-X, FP1 and FP-M.
Note4) A USB cable cannot be used when using Windows®95.

Conforms to IEC61131-3 programming tool software FPWIN-Pro Ver.5

Type of software OS (Operating system)

FPWIN Pro
Ver.5

English­language menu

Note1) The small type can be used only for each series of FP-e, FPΣ, FP0, FP-X, FP1 and FP-M.
Note2) Ver.4 must be installed to install the upgrade version.
Note3) Ver.5.0 can be upgraded to the latest version after Ver. 5.1 free of charge at our web site

(

http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/). Use the latest version.

Full type AFPS50550

Small type AFPS51550
Upgrade

version

Windows®95 (OSR 2 or later)
Windows®98
Windows®Me
WindowsNT® (Ver. 4 or later)
Windows®2000
Windows®XP

Windows®95 (OSR 2 or later)
Windows®98
Windows®Me
WindowsNT® (Ver. 4 or later)
Windows®2000
Windows®XP

40MB or
more

Hard disk

capacity

100MB or
more

AFPS10520R

Product No.

AFPS50550R

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Type of computer and suitable cable

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For the connection between a personal computer (RS232C) and the control unit (RS232C)

PC side connector PLC side connector Specifications Product No.

D-sub 9-pin

Note) A USB/RS232C conversion cable is necessary to connect with a personal computer without a

serial port using a PC connection cable.

female-Mini DIN round 5-pin L type (3 m) AFC8503
female-Mini DIN round 5-pin Straight type (3 m) AFC8503S

For the connection between a personal computer (USB) and the control unit (USB)
USB cable (For C30 and C60 only)

Use a commercial cable.

Cable type Length

USB 2.0 (or 1.1) AB type Max. 5 m

Reference: <Chapter 6 Tool Port and USB Port>

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