Panasonic FP E Series User Manual

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Overview of powerful control capabilities and communication functions.

Details on FPΣ Control Unit, FPΣ Expansion Unit, FP0 Expansion Unit, and Communication Cassette.

Details on restrictions when combining FP0 and FPΣ units.

Information on programming tool software and PC connection cables.

Describes FPΣ and FP0 expansion units that can be used with FPΣ.

Explains how to connect FP0 expansion units to the right side of the control unit.

Details the procedure for expanding FPΣ units to the left side of the control unit.

Provides specifications for FPΣ Expansion I/O units and positioning units.

Explains specifying X and Y numbers and slot numbers for I/O allocation.

Details the fixed I/O allocation for FPΣ control units.

Describes I/O numbers for FPΣ expansion units installed on the left side.

Details I/O numbers for FP0 expansion units installed on the right side.

Covers installation environment, space, and DIN rail/mounting plate attachment.

Details power supply wiring, wire type, power supply type, and voltage specifications.

Explains input wiring for sensors and output wiring for loads, including precautions.

Describes suitable wires, connectors, and assembly procedures for MIL connector types.

Details terminal block sockets, suitable wires, pole terminals, and wiring methods.

Covers system design precautions, interlock, emergency stop, start-up sequence, and grounding.

Explains installing and setting the optional backup battery for clock/calendar functions.

Introduces high-speed counter, pulse output, and PWM output functions.

Details specifications for high-speed counter functions.

Explains overview, input modes, count, and minimum input pulse width.

Details instructions and controls for pulse output, operation modes, and I/O allocation.

Explains PWM output instruction F173, including resolution and duty settings.

Describes communication modes: computer link, serial communication, and PC(PLC) link.

Provides detailed specifications for various communication types like computer link, MODBUS RTU.

Details LED display for status condition and operation on error.

Covers troubleshooting steps for flashing ERROR/ALARM LEDs, ON LEDs, and ALL LEDs OFF.

Explains duplicated output, how to check it, and how to enable it.

Describes operation of internal and output relays during repeated instructions.

Explains BCD data and how to handle it in the PLC, including digital switch input.

Details index registers, memory areas, and examples of their use.

Outlines operation errors, their types, and how to deal with them.

Provides checks for index register values, BCD/BIN conversion, and division by zero.

Explains instructions using leading edge detection and precautions.

Details the operation of the first scan after RUN and related precautions.

Discusses considerations when using leading edge detection with control instructions.

Highlights programs that are not executed correctly and how to rewrite them.

Explains the operation and procedures for rewriting programs during RUN mode.

Describes scenarios where program rewriting during RUN might fail due to timeout errors.

Explains how forced input/output operations are processed during RUN.

General specifications including voltage, temperature, humidity, and vibration resistance.

Details I/O number allocation for FPΣ control units and expansion units.

Lists relays, memory areas, and constants for FPΣ 32k type.

Provides dimensional drawings for control units and expansion units.

Shows dimensions for FPΣ control units with transistor output.

Shows dimensions for FPΣ control units with relay output.

Provides dimensions for FPΣ expansion units like I/O and data memory units.

Illustrates connection diagrams for MINAS A/AIII and S/E series motor drivers.

Details the specifications for the FP0 Power Supply Unit (AFP0634).

Lists and describes system registers, special internal relays, and data registers for FPΣ.

Provides a reference table for basic instructions used in programming.

Lists high-level instructions with their Boolean, Operand, Description, and Steps.

Details error codes, their names, operation status, and description.

Lists commands used for MEWTOCOL-COM communication.

Provides conversion tables between Decimal, Hexadecimal, Binary, and BCD data.

Lists ASCII codes for reference.