Panasonic FP-X User Guide

ARCT1F409E-3

'07・04

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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

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

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

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

1.3.1 Restrictions on FP-X Expansion Unit

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

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

1.4.1 Tools Needed for Programm

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

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

4

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

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

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

2.2.2 Service Power Supply for Input (Output) (A

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

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

s

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

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

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

2.4.2 Transis

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

2.4.3 Transis

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

2.5 Terminal Layout

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

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

2.5.2 Transistor type

..........................................................................................................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

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

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

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

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

3.3 FP-X Expansion FP0 Adapter

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

2

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

3.3.2 Parts and Functions

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

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

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

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

4.4.1 I/O A

llocation

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

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

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

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

5.5 Powe

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

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

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

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

5.9.1 Installat

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

5.9.2 System R

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

5.9.3 Time for Replacement of Back

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

5.9.4 Lifetime of Backu

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

5.10 Safety Measu

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

6.3.3 USB Connection

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

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

6.3.5 Installat

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

6.3.6 Installat

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

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

8

6.3.8 Communication with FPWIN GR

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

6.3.9 Reinstallation of USB Driver

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

6.3.10 Restric

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

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

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

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

7.1.4 Examples of Connection

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

7.1.5 Names and Principl

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

7.1.6 About USB Port (For C30/C60 Only

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

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

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

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

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

7.3.2 1:1 Communicati

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

7.3.3 1:N Communication (Computer Link)

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

7.3.4 MEWTOCOL Master (Sample Program)

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

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

5

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

5

7.4.2 Communication with External Devic

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

7.4.3 Connection with 1:1 Communication (General-purpos

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

7.4.4 1:N Communication

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

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

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

7.5.2 Setting Communication Parameters

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

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

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

7.5.5 PC(PLC) Link Response

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

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

7.6.1 MODBUS RTU Communica

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

7.6.2 MEWTOCOL Master (Sample Program)

..................................................................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

ette

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

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

8.3.5 FP-X Master Memory Cass

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

9.1.3 Performance of Pulse I/O Func

tion

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

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

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

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

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

9.3.1 Overview of High-speed Counter Function

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

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

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

9.3.4 I/O Allocation

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

9.3.5 Instruc

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

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

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

9.4.1 Overview of Pulse Output Function

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

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

0

9.4.3 I/O Allocation

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

9.4.4 Pulse output cont

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

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

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

9.4.6 Positioning Control Instruc

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

9.4.7 Positioning Control In

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

9.4.8 Pulse Output Inst

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

9.4.9 Positioning Control Inst

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

9.4.10 Pulse Output Instruc

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

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

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

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

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

10.1.3 Performance of Pulse I/O Func

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

10.2.1 Specifications

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

10.2.2 Functions

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

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

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

m Input Pulse Width

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

10.3.4 I/O Allocation

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

10.3.5 Instructions used with High-speed Counter Function

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

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

10.3.7 Sample program (Pulse

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

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

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

10.4.4 Pulse output control ins

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

10.4.5 Wiring for Pulse Output Sample P

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

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

10.4.7 Positioning Control Instructio

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

33

10.4.8 Pulse Output Instruc

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

10-38

10.4.9 Positioning Control Inst

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

10.4.10 Pulse Output Inst

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

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

10.5.1 Overview of PWM Output Function

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

10.5.2 Instruction to be Used

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

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

12.2.2 Master Memory Func

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

12.2.3 Relation between S

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

12.2.4 Handling of Master Memories Created with

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

12.3 P13 (ICWT) Instruction

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

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

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

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

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

12.5.2 Details of Sampling Trace Function

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13.2.1 If ERROR LED is Flashing

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

13.2.2 If ERROR LED is ON

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

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

13.2.4 Diagnosing Output Malfunc

tion

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

13.2.5 A Protect Error Message Appears

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

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

13.2.7 A Communica

tion Error has

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

13.2.8 A Communication Error has

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

13.2.9 A Communication Error has

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

13.2.10 Expansion Unit does not Operate

.......................................................................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

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

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

14.3.2 Memory Areas Which can be Modified with Index Regis

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

14.3.3 Example of Using an Index Register

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

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

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

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

14.4.4 Points to Chec

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

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

14.5.1 Instructions of Leading Edge Detection Method

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

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

14.5.3 Precautions

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

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

14.7 Rewr

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

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

14.7.2 Cases Where Rewriting

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

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

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

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

15.1.3 Communication Specifications

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

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

15.2.1 I/O Allocation of FP-X Control Unit

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

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

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

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

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

16.1.4 Dimension Diagram for Ins

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

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

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

Version Usable model Usable functions

V1.10 Ry type -

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

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

V1.20 Ry type -

MEWTOCOL master function

F145(SEND) Data send

F146(RECV) Data receive

E356(EZPID) Easy PID instruction

V2.00 Ry type Tr type

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

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

Reference: <Programming Manual ARCT1F313E>

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Programming Tool Restrictions

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

Type of unit

Type of programming tool

AFPX-C14R

AFPX-C30R

AFPX-C60R

AFPX-C14T, C14TD, C14P, C14PD

AFPX-C30T, C30TD, C30P, C30PD

AFPX-C60T, C60TD, C60P, C60PD

FPWIN GR Ver.2

Used

(Ver. 2.5 or later)

Used

(Ver. 2.70 or later)

Windows software

FPWIN GR Ver.1 Not used Not used

Windows software

Conforms to

IEC61131-3

FPWIN Pro

Ver.5

Used

(Ver. 5.1 or later)

Used

(Ver. 5.22 or later)

NPST-GR Ver.4 Not used Not used

MS-DOS software

NPST-GR Ver.3 Not used Not used

AFP1113V2

AFP1114V2

Not used Not used

AFP1113

AFP1114

Not used Not used

Handy programming

unit

AFP1111A

AFP1112A

AFP1111

AFP1112

Not used Not used

FP memory loader

AFP8670

AFP8671

Used

(Only porgrams and system registers can be transmitted.)

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

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

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

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

• The handy

programmign unit cannot be used.

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

unit .

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Chapter 1

Features, Functions and Restrictions

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1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit

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.

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

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

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

1.2.1 FP-X Control Units

C14 C30 C60

Specifications

Product No.

No. of I/O

points

Power supply Input Output Connection

Relay type (Ry type)

AFPX-C14R 8/6

AFPX-C30R 16/14

AFPX-C60R 32/28

100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-C14RD 8/6

AFPX-C30RD 16/14

AFPX-C60RD 32/28

24 V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Relay Terminal block

Transistor type (NPN) (Tr type)

AFPX-C14T 8/6

AFPX-C30T 16/14

AFPX-C60T 32/28

100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-C14TD 8/6

AFPX-C30TD 16/14

AFPX-C60TD 32/28

24V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Transistor

(NPN)

Terminal block

Transistor type (PNP) (Tr type)

AFPX-C14P 8/6

AFPX-C30P 16/14

AFPX-C60P 32/28

100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-C14PD 8/6

AFPX-C30PD 16/14

AFPX-C60PD 32/28

24V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Transistor

(PNP)

Terminal block

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1.2.2 FP-X Expansion Unit

E16 E30

Specifications

Product No.

No. of I/O

points

Power supply Input Output Connection

Relay type (Ry type)

AFPX-E16R 8/8 -

AFPX-E30R 16/14 100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-E30RD 16/14 24 V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Relay Terminal block

Transistor type (NPN) (Tr type)

AFPX-E16T 8/8 -

AFPX-E30T 100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-E30TD

16/14

24V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Transistor

(NPN)

Terminal block

Transistor type (PNP) (Tr type)

AFPX-E16P 8/8 -

AFPX-E30P 100 to 240 V AC

AFPX-E30PD

16/14

24V DC

24 V DC

(Common

polarities

+ & - common)

Transistor

(PNP)

Terminal block

An 8-cm expansion cable is provided with anxpansion unit

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)

For connecting FP0 expansion unit AFPX-EFP0

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

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

1-channel RS485/RS422

(insulated)

AFPX-COM3

FP-X Communication cassette

1-channel RS485 (insulated)

3-wire 1-channel RS232C

AFPX-COM4

Communication

cassette

FP-X Communication cassette

2-channel RS485

(non-insulated between

channels)

AFPX-COM6

FP-X Communication cassette

Ethernet,

3-wire 1-channel RS232C

AFPX-COM5

FP-X Analog input cassette

2-channel analog input

(non-insulated)

AFPX-AD2

FP-X Analog output cassette

2-channel analog output

(insulated) (non-insulated

between channels)

AFPX-DA2

FP-X Analog I/O cassette

2-channel analog input

(insulated) + 1-channel

analog output (insulated)

AFPX-A21

FP-X Thermocouple cassette

2-channel thermocouple input

(insulated) (non-insulated

between channels)

AFPX-TC2

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

8-point transistor output

(NPN)

AFPX-TR8

FP-X Output cassette

6-point transistor output

(PNP)

AFPX-TR6P

FP-X I/O cassette

4-point DC input + 3-point

transistor output (NPN)

AFPX-IN4T3

FP-X Pulse I/O cassette

2-ch high-speed counter +

1-ch pulse output

AFPX-PLS

Application

cassette

FP-X Master memory cassette

Master memory + realtime

clock

AFPX-MRTC

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1.2.5 Related Parts

Name Description Product No.

FP-X Backup battery

Necessary fro the backup of

data registers, etc. or for using

the realtime clock function.

AFPX-BATT

FP-X terminal block

(C30/C60)

For C30/C60 control unit

for E30 expansion I/O unit

with 21-pin cover (no printing)

4 pcs/pack

AFPX-TAN1

8 cm AFPX-EC08

30 cm AFPX-EC30

FP-X expansion cable

Note)

80 cm AFPX-EC80

FP0 power supply cable

For Expansion FP0 adapter,

Length: 1 m

AFP0581

FP0 mounting plate

(slim type)

Used for expansion FP0

adapter and FP0 Expansion

unit, 10 pcs/pack

AFP0803

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

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1.3 Restrictions on Unit Combinations

1.3.1 Restrictions on FP-X Expansion Unit

Controllable I/O points

Type of control unit

Number of I/O points when

using control unit

Number of I/O points when

using 8 units of E30

expansion I/O 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

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

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

Number of I/O points when

using control unit

Number of I/O points when

using FP0 expansion 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>

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1.3.3 Restrictions on FP-X Add-on Cassette

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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A: Available, N/A: Not available

Restrictions on control unit

FP-X C14

FP-X C30

FP-X C60

FP-X C30

FP-X C60

FP-X C60

Type of add-on cassette

Cassette

mounting

part 1

Cassette

mounting

part 2

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

Commu-

nication

cassette

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

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

Note5)

A

Note5)

Appli-

cation

cassette

FP-X Master memory cassette AFPX-MTRC A

Note1)

A

Note1)

The add-on

cassette

cannot be

installed.

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

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

Small type AFPS11520

FPWIN GR Ver.2

English-

language menu

Upgrade

version

Windows®95 (OSR 2 or later)

Windows®98

Windows®Me

WindowsNT® (Ver. 4 or later)

Windows®2000

Windows®XP

40MB or

more

AFPS10520R

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)

Hard disk

capacity

Product No.

Full type AFPS50550

Small type AFPS51550

FPWIN Pro

Ver.5

English-

language menu

Upgrade

version

Windows®95 (OSR 2 or later)

Windows®98

Windows®Me

WindowsNT® (Ver. 4 or later)

Windows®2000

Windows®XP

100MB or

more

AFPS50550R

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.

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Type of computer and suitable cable

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

PC side connector PLC side connector Specifications Product No.

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

D-sub 9-pin

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

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

serial port using a PC connection cable.

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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