Panasonic FP2 Flexible Network Slave Unit, Continuous Communication in Industrial Applications

Flexible Network Slave Unit

Continuous Communication in Industrial Applications

The Flexible Network Slave (FNS) unit is a powerful, modular network unit used together with the programmable con- trollers FP and FPSH. By exchanging compact network blocks, you can connect to various networking systems without having to modify your entire hardware platform. The blocks are available for three bus systems: PROFIBUS, DeviceNet and CANopen. Others are planned for the future.

FP-FNS

4 simple steps to setup your network

1		Install the FP FNS expansion
		module on the backplane of your
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		FP system. The number of units
		is restricted by the size of the FP
		backplane.

Advantages:

Wide range of connectivity solutions.

One PLC hardware platform for several bus systems.

Fast reaction to new market networking trends possible with existing units: no additional hardware development needed: you need only exchange the network block.

Extremely compact.

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Various types of plug-in network blocks can be mounted in the device at any phase between manufacturer and end customer without having to worry about special protective provisions.

PROFIBUS:

Automatic baud rate detection.

Transmission speed of 9.6kbps to 1Mbps.

Max. link area of 6 words (inputs and outputs).

Interface: DB9F (9-pin Sub-D female).

PROFIBUS Plug-in module AFPN-AB600

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		For each network type, ready-made function libra-
		ries for FPWIN Pro are available free of charge
		from the Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG
		Website (www.panasonic-electric-works.com)
		These libraries drastically shorten the time needed
		to develop your applications, and consequently
		save valuable human resource costs. They also
		include a complete online help file and program-

DeviceNet:

Automatic baud rate detection.

Transmission speed of 15kbps to 500kbps.

Max. link area of 18 words in each direction.

Interface: 5-pin terminal block.

DeviceNet Plug-in module AFPN-AB601

		ming examples.
		Download the GSD or EDS files with the descrip-
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		tion of the device from the Panasonic Electric
	▲	Works Europe AG Website.
		The master unit requires these files to recognize
		the slave device characteristics.

CANopen:

Automatic baud rate detection.

Transmission speed of 10kbps to 1Mbps.

Max. link area of 18 words (for TPDOs and RPDOs).

Interface: 9-pin Sub-D mode

CANopen Plug-in module AFPN-AB618

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