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

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
2		02/2006