 High-speed operation,  Up to 3 channels

HighHigh performanceperformance

multiple functions and strengthened lineup

High-speed operation

The 32-bit RISC processor provides the top-level processing speed in compact PLCs. The scan time is 2ms or less for 5000 steps*¹. A high-speed PLC is indis- pensable for enhancing the functionality of equipment.

*1 Basic instructions: 40%, Data transfer and operation instructions: 60%

Large capacity program memory

FP-X, which is equipped with 32k steps*² program memory, is ideal for fully covering the increasing functions, such as communications, positioning and analog control. The ample program capacity can also support future equipment modifications.

*2 C14: 16k steps

Independent comment memory

The FP-X features an independent comment memory which facilitates program management and maintenance. Comments document a PLC project and help programmers understand the code long after the program was written.

Faster operation of basic instructions	Faster operation of high-level instructions
E.g. ST, AN or OR	E.g. floating point operation instructions

Reduction of total scan time


Multi-axial positioning		Temperature control
Network	Increase in		Data processing
	number and

SCADA system	complexity		Multi-point I/O
	of programs

Displays		Measuring instrument

Inside of FP-X

Comment Program memory Independent memory

Maximum number of I/O points

Since up to 8 expansion units can be connected to 1 control unit, the maxi- mum number of I/O points is 300. Furthermore, with the add-on cassette and expansion FP0 adapter connected, the number of I/O points can be in- creased to 382.

NetworkNetwork

Up to 3 channels

3 channels are available with a combination of a communication cas- sette (2-channel type) and the tool port.

The combinations of a wide variety of communication functions can support diversified applications.

Ethernet

With a communication cassette (Ethernet type), inspection data, production data and error information can be easily collected.

Modbus-RTU

Communications with equipment compatible with Modbus-RTU (binary), a worldwide de-facto standard, are available without programming. E.g. tem- perature controllers and inverters.

PLC link

With a communication cassette (RS485 type), bit data/word data can be easily shared among up to 16 FP-X units.

Modbus-RTU

Ethernet

 MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave

Easy communications with equipment compatible with Matsushita’s open protocol “MEWTOCOL” are available without programming. E.g. displays,

machine vision systems, temperature controllers and power meters.	PLC-Link

General purpose serial communications

Commands are generated/transmitted in accordance with the communication protocol of the target equipment.

Or, nonprocedural data receiving is available. E.g. measuring instruments,

barcode readers and RF-ID.	01/2008

Max.

3 Ports

General purpose serial

communications

Computer

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