Panasonic FP2 Technical Manual

General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit
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1.1 How the Multi-wire Link Unit Works
1.1.1 MEWNET-W Mode
A system can be configured economically between programmable controllers,
using twisted pair cables.
Link communication can be carried out between various programmable controllers, us-
ing link relays and link registers.
Communication is possible with conventional FP series devices capable of using the
MEWNET-W.
Thelinkrelays and linkregistersused for PC Linkcommunicationarespecified usingthe
system register.
FP2 Multi-wire link unit
(W mode)
FP-C and
MEWNET-W type
link board
Twisted pair cable
FP3 and
MEWNET-W
type link unit
FP10SH and
MEWNET-W type
link unit
FP2 Multi-wire link
unit (W mode)
Specifications
Item Description
Communication method
Token bus
Transmission method
Baseband transmission
Communication path
Twisted pair cable
Transmission distance
Total length: 800 m/2,625 ft.
Transmission speed
(Baud rate)
500 kbps
Functions/number of
PC link function: max. 16 stations
/
stations
Data transfer function: max. 32 stations
PC link capacity per one
Link relay: 1,024 points
py
p
unit
Link register: 128 words
Other functions
Remote programming
Interface
Conforming to RS485
R.A.S. function
Hardware self-diagnostic function

Panasonic FP2 Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	FP2
Category	Controller
Language	English