Panasonic FP (Sigma) manual Optimised communication functions, Changes

FPΣ (Sigma)

Optimised communication functions

Convenient station no. setting function enables flexible use, even when there are product type

changes.

Station no. switchability allows the use of unified programming and program switching.

Because even the communications parameters can be changed in the program, connection is enabled with external devices that have different communication parameters.

FPΣ (Sigma) Station

No. setting switch

Communication parameters changed by instructions

Great for these applications, too...

Computer linkage with up to 99 stations enabled (max. 32 stations when using C-NET adapter). Ability to gather data from multiple stations means greater design freedom.

Previous models	With the FPΣ (Sigma)
Relay stations required for linking medium-scale PLCs	Computer linkage with up to 99 stations

Computer

Commercial

adapter

RS232C

Commercial

adapter

RS232C

FP0

FP0

	Computer
FP0
	RS232C
FP0	Commercial
	adapter

FPΣ

FPΣ

FPΣ

RS485 RS485

Can also be connected to external devices that are equipped with RS485 interface

Enables connection to external devices, such as temperature regulators, that are equipped with RS485 interface.

Applicable with data gathering or setting adjustment.

Control is possible using commercially available RS485 devices.

GT11/GT30	FPΣ	Example: Connection with
		commercially available
		temperature regulator

RS232C	Temperature	Temperature
	regulator, etc.	regulator, etc.
RS232C
	RS485

With the RS232C type communications cassette

Efficient connection with other control devices helps to save space!

Enables connection to devices with RS232C interface, such as a programmable display panel, image processing device and other devices.

When used as a tool port, up to 3 external devices can be connected.

A 2-channel type communication cassette is used.

FPΣ	Image
	processing device

GT11/GT30

RS232C RS232C

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