Panasonic FP (Sigma) manual FPΣ Sigma, Next generation compact PLC, Communication, Positioning

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FPΣ (Sigma)

The next generation compact PLC

Highlights

State-of-the-art PLC technology in the most compact size plus the ability to communicate via all important modern media characterize the FPΣ (Sigma). With its two 100kHz pulse outputs, four hardware counters that function at up to 50kHz for positioning applications, a programming memory capable of storing 32,000 steps, a real-time clock, and communication interfaces for RS232 and RS485, FPΣ (Sigma) is one of the most flexible PLCs on the market. Remarkably, it is also one of the smallest!

Communication

Four quick and easy snap-on cassettes are available to add different serial ports to the FPΣ (Sigma). All ports are capable of communicating at speeds of up to 115.2Kbps.

1-channel RS232C type.

2-channel RS232C type.

1-channel RS485 type.

1-channel RS232C + 1-channel RS485 type.

Positioning

In addition to a host of handy Panasonic functions,

the FPΣ (Sigma) also offers circular and linear interpolation.

Circular interpolation can be used for applications that apply glue, linear interpolation for pick & place applications, for example.

By combining the FPΣ (Sigma) with servo motors, you can perform real 2-axis motion control.

FPΣ (Sigma)

Driver Minas A series Motor Minas A series

Temperature Control

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

Fast PID but

No overshoots

FPΣ (Sigma) example

it overshoots

but slow

fast and no overshoot

Other Highlights

 

 

High expansion capability with up to 384 I/Os

 

Short circuit protected transistor outputs

 

 

Fastest processing time, 0.32µsec/basic command

 

Built-in analogue volume with two points

 

 

Compact design (W 30 x H 90 x D 60mm)

 

Backup battery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents FPΣ Sigma Next generation compact PLC Temperature ControlFPΣ Sigma CommunicationHigh Expansion Capability FPΣ Sigma CPUsOutstanding performance in a compact design FP Σ Sigma Transistor output type Relay output typeCommunication Cassettes Wide variety of expansion unitsFPΣ Sigma Positioning Expansion Units FP Memory LoaderAnalogue I/O Units AC Power SupplyDigital I/O Units Relay output type Input only type Transistor output typeUse of insulated RS485 Masterless communication using the FPΣ SigmaMasterless communication method Usual master-slave communicationGreat for these applications, too Optimised communication functionsChanges With the RS232C type communications cassetteSpecially designed for positioning applications Rapid 0.02ms start when JOG operation controls are executedFPΣ Sigma Positioning Pulse output max kHzHigh-speed, high precision positioning Precise positioning FeaturesFPΣ Sigma Positioning Expansion Units Unit type and product number Type Output type Part numberOptimised temperature control with PID and PWM instruction Optimised Temperature ControlFunctions convenient for temperature control are built FPΣ Sigma control unitSecurity enhancement Supports the enhancement of your equipment’s performanceNetwork enhancement Debugging performance enhancementFPΣ Sigma Data Memory Expansion Unit General SpecificationsPerformance Specifications Data capacity expandable up to 256k wordsFPΣ Sigma S-Link Expansion Unit Flexible wire-saving link system S-LinkSpecifications FP Web-Server HighlightsControl Fpwin Pro Forcing Turning off input and output contacts via the PCSpecification tables FPG-C24R2H/FPG-C24R2HTMP U T S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Product Name Part Number FPΣ Sigma Product OverviewPart numbers Panasonic Electric Works Please contact our Global Sales Companies
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