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FPΣ Control units
• FPG - C32T
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• FPG - C24R2
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  • Page 1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FP Σ User’s Manual [Applicable PLC] FPΣ Control units • FPG - C32T • FPG - C32T2 • FPG - C24R2 This manual was created using Adobe Acrobat. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. http://www.naisplc.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FPΣ Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Start ........... . viii Programming Tool Restrictions .
  • Page 3 Table of Contents FPΣ 3 - 4 Expansion Method of Units for FP0 and FPΣ ..... . . 3 - 5 Expansion Method of FPΣ...
  • Page 4 FPΣ Table of Contents Chapter 6 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions Overview of Each Functions ........6 - 3 6 - 3 6.1.1...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents FPΣ 7 - 11 Wiring of Communication Cassette ....... 7 - 11 7.4.1 Wiring the Connector with the Communication Cassette...
  • Page 6 9.3.2 Connection Example with External Device 9 - 22 (1:1 communication with FP series PLC) ....9 - 29 Data Transmitted and Received with the FPΣ...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents FPΣ Chapter 11 Other Functions 11.1 Analog Potentiometer ......... . . 11 - 3 11 - 3 11.1.1...
  • Page 8 FPΣ Table of Contents 13.7 Table of Error Cords ..........13 - 42 13 - 42 13.7.1...

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before You Start FPΣ Before You Start Installation environment Do not use the FPΣ unit where it will be exposed to the following: Direct sunlight and ambient temperatures outside the range of 0_C to 55_C/32_F to 131_F. Ambient humidity outside the range of 30% to 85% RH and sudden temperature changes causing condensation.
  • Page 10 FPΣ Before You Start Power supply sequence Have the power supply sequence such that the power supply of the control unit turns off before the power supply for input and output. If the power supply for input and output is turned off before the power supply of the control unit, the control unit will detect the input fluctuations and may begin an unscheduled operation.
  • Page 11 Before You Start FPΣ Request concerning program storage To prevent the accidental loss of programs, the user should consider the following measures. Drafting of documents To avoid accidentally losing programs, destroying files, or overwriting the contents of a file, documents should be printed out and then saved.

  • Page 12: Programming Tool Restrictions

    FPΣ Programming Tool Restrictions Programming Tool Restrictions Type of programming tool Instruction used/function restrictions Windows software FPWIN Pro Ver.4 All instructions and functions can be used. Conforms to IEC61131- 3 FPWIN GR Ver.2 All instructions and functions can be used. Windows software Windows software FPWIN GR Ver.1...

  • Page 13: Compatibility With The Fp0

    Compatibility with the FP0 FPΣ Compatibility with the FP0 Program compatibility The following points require attention if using FP0 programs on the FPΣ. Pulse output function With the FPΣ, please be aware that the following changes have been made to instructions concerning pulse output. Instruction For the FP0 For the FPΣ...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Functions and Restrictions of the Unit 1 - 3 Features and Functions of the Unit ....1 - 6 Unit Types ........1 - 7 Restrictions on Unit Combinations .
  • Page 15 Functions and Restrictions of the Unit FPΣ 1 - 2...
  • Page 16 FPΣ 1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit Features and Functions of the Unit Powerful control capabilities All of the functions of a mid - scale PLC are packed into the compact body size of the 32 - point type FP0. A program capacity of 12 k steps is provided as a standard feature, so you never have to worry about how much memory is left as you’re programming.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Functions And Restrictions Of The Unit

    Functions and Restrictions of the Unit FPΣ Data can be shared among the various PLCs using the PLC link function. When using the 1 - channel RS485 type communication cassette Data can be shared among up to 16 FPΣ units using the PLC link function.
  • Page 18 FPΣ 1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit Analog control supported An analog potentiometer (volume dial) is provided as a standard feature. This can be used in applications such as analog timers, without using the programming tools. An analog unit is also available as the intelligent unit. 1 - 5...

  • Page 19: Unit Types

    Functions and Restrictions of the Unit FPΣ Unit Types This section explains the type of unit used with the FPΣ and about the optional communication cassette. 1.2.1 FPΣ Control Unit Name Number of I/O points Part No. Product No. Input: 16 points/Transistor output: 16 points FPG - C32T AFPG2543 Input: 16 points/Transistor output: 16 points...

  • Page 20: Restrictions On Unit Combinations

    FPΣ 1.3 Restrictions on Unit Combinations Restrictions on Unit Combinations This section contains restrictions on unit combinations. 1.3.1 Restrictions on the Number of Expansion Units (for FP0 expansion unit) (Maximum possible expansion is with a total of three units) Control unit Unit 1 for expansion Unit 2 for expansion Unit 3 for expansion...
  • Page 21 Functions and Restrictions of the Unit FPΣ 1.3.2 Restrictions on the Number of Units for Expansion (for FPΣ expansion unit) Expansion unit 4 Expansion unit 3 Expansion unit 2 Expansion unit 1 Control unit Max. possible expansion is with a total of four units. Up to four dedicated FPΣ...

  • Page 22: Programming Tools

    Programming tool software Programming tool software The tool software can also be used with the FP series. The “FPWIN Pro Ver. 4” or “FPWIN GR Ver. 2” Windows software is used with the FPΣ. The earlier FPWIN GR Ver. 1x, NPST - GR, and FP Pro- Computer grammer cannot be used.
  • Page 23 Functions and Restrictions of the Unit FPΣ Type of computer and suitable cable Type of computer Cable Cable specification Part No.: AFC8503 D- Sub 9 - pin female - Mini DIN 5 - pin male IBM PC/AT or IBM PC/AT or its compatible machine Part No.: AFC8513 D- Sub 25- pin male - Mini DIN 5 - pin male...

  • Page 24: Specifications And Functions Of Control Unit

    Chapter 2 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit 2 - 3 Parts and Functions ......2 - 7 Input and Output Specifications .
  • Page 25 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ 2 - 2...

  • Page 26: Parts And Functions

    FPΣ 2.1 Parts and Functions Parts and Functions This section explains about the parts and functions of FPΣ control unit. 2.1.1 Parts and Functions FPG - C32T Front view FPG - C24R2 FPG - C32T2 For all type control unit Right side view Left side view...
  • Page 27 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ Status indicator LEDs These LEDs display the current mode of operation or the occurrence of an error. LED and operation status RUN (green) Lights when in the RUN mode and indicates that the program is being executed. It flashes during forced input/output.
  • Page 28 FPΣ 2.1 Parts and Functions Output connector (10 pins × 2) Output indicator LEDs Analog potentiometer (analog dial) Turning this dial changes the values of special data registers DT90040 and DT90041 within the range of K0 to K1000. It can be used for analog timers and other applications. Power supply connector (24 V DC) Supply 24 V DC.

  • Page 29: Tool Port Specification

    Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ 2.1.2 Tool Port Specification A commercial mini - DIN 5 - pin connector is used for the Tool port on the control unit. Pin no. Signal name Abbreviation Signal direction Signal Ground — Transmitted Data Unit →...

  • Page 30: Input And Output Specifications

    FPΣ 2.2 Input and Output Specifications Input and Output Specifications This section contains input and output specifications of FPΣ control unit. 2.2.1 Input Specifications Input specifications (for all type) Item Description Insulation method Optical coupler Rated input voltage 24 V DC Operating voltage range 21.6 to 26.4 V DC Rated input current...
  • Page 31 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ Limitations on number of simultaneous input on points Keep the number of input points per common which are simultaneously on within the following range as determined by the temperature. [C32T] [C24R] at 24 V DC at 24 V DC Number of Number of...

  • Page 32: Output Specifications

    FPΣ 2.2 Input and Output Specifications 2.2.2 Output Specifications Transistor output specifications (for C32T and C32T2) Item Description Insulation method Optical coupler Output type Open collector (NPN) Rated load voltage 5 to 24 V DC Operating load voltage range 4.75 to 26.4 V DC Max.
  • Page 33 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ Internal circuit diagram [Y0, Y1, Y3, Y4] Output indicator LED Output External power supply Load 24 V DC Load power supply 5 to 24 V DC Figure 15: FPΣ Internal circuit diagram (output- 1) [Y2, Y5 to YF] Output indicator LED Output...
  • Page 34 FPΣ 2.2 Input and Output Specifications Relay output specifications (for C24R2) Item Description Output type 1a (1 Form A, Normally open) Rated control capacity 2 A 250 V AC, 2 A 20 V DC (4.5 A per common or later) Output points per common 8 points/common Response time...

  • Page 35: Terminal Layout Diagram

    Specifications and Functions of Control Unit FPΣ Terminal Layout Diagram 2.3.1 Control Unit (for C32T and C32T2) Input X0 X1 X8 X9 X0- 7 X8- F Note The four COM terminals of input circuit are connected internally. Output Y0- 7 Y8- F (–) (–)

  • Page 36: Expansion

    Chapter 3 Expansion 3 - 3 Type of Expansion Unit ......3 - 4 Expansion Method of Units for FP0 and FPΣ .
  • Page 37 Expansion FPΣ 3 - 2...

  • Page 38: Type Of Expansion Unit

    FPΣ 3.1 Type of Expansion Unit Type of Expansion Unit Expansion I/O units, power supply units, and intelligent units from the earlier FP0 series can be used with the FPΣ, in addition to the dedicated expansion units designed expressly for the FPΣ. Expansion units used for the earlier FP0 series are connected on the right side of the control unit, just as they were with the FP0.

  • Page 39: Expansion Method Of Units For Fp0 And Fpσ

    Expansion FPΣ Expansion Method of Units for FP0 and FPΣ The previously available expansion I/O unit or intelligent unit for FP0 is expanded by connecting to the right side of control unit. Because unit expansion is done using the right - side connector for FP0 expansion and expansion hook on the side of the unit, no expansion cable is needed.

  • Page 40: Expansion Method Of Fpσ Expansion Unit

    FPΣ 3.3 Expansion Method of FPΣ Expansion Unit Expansion Method of FPΣ Expansion Unit The dedicated expansion unit for FPΣ is expanded by connecting to the left side of the control unit. Because unit expansion is done using the left - side connector for FPΣ expansion and expansion hook on the side of the unit, no expansion cable is needed.

  • Page 41: Specifications Of Fpσ Expansion Unit

    Expansion FPΣ Specifications of FPΣ Expansion Unit 3.4.1 FPΣ Expansion I/O Unit Parts and Functions FPG - XY64D2T (Input: 32 points / Transistor output: 32 points) Front view Left side view Right side view DIN standard rail attachment LED display selection switch Switches between the input (32 points) and output (32 points) of the LED display.
  • Page 42 FPΣ 3.4 Specifications of FPΣ Expansion Unit Input specifications Item Description Insulation method Optical coupler Rated input voltage 24 V DC Operating voltage range 21.6 to 26.4 V DC Rated input current Approx. 3.5 mA Input points per common 32 points/common (Either the positive or negative of input power supply can be connected to common terminal.) Min.
  • Page 43 Expansion FPΣ Limitations on number of simultaneous on points Keep the number of points which are simultaneously on within the following range as determined by the ambient temperature. [Input] [Output] at 24 VDC at 24 VDC and 26.4 and 26.4 Number of Number of points per...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 I/O Allocation

    Chapter 4 I/O Allocation 4 - 3 I/O Allocation ........
  • Page 45 I/O Allocation FPΣ 4 - 2...

  • Page 46: I/O Allocation

    FPΣ 4.1 I/O Allocation I/O Allocation This section explains about the I/O allocation of FPΣ. FPΣ expansion unit side Control unit FP0 expansion unit side Fourth Third Second First First Second Third expansion expansion expansion expansion expansion expansion expansion Max. possible expansion is Max.

  • Page 47: I/O Number Of Fpσ Expansion Unit (For Left Side Expansion)

    I/O Allocation FPΣ 4.1.2 I/O Number of FPΣ Expansion Unit (for left side expansion) I/O do not need to be set as I/O allocation is performed automatically when an expansion unit is added. The I/O allocation of expansion unit is determined by the installation location. First Second Third...

  • Page 48: I/O Number Of Fp0 Analog I/O Unit (For Right Side Expansion)

    FPΣ 4.1 I/O Allocation 4.1.3 I/O Number of FP0 Expansion Unit (for right side expansion) I/O do not need to be set as I/O allocation is performed automatically when an expansion unit is added. The I/O allocation of expansion unit is determined by the installation location.

  • Page 49: I/O Number Of Fp0 I/O Link Unit (For Right Side Expansion)

    I/O Allocation FPΣ 4.1.6 I/O Number of FP0 I/O Link Unit (for right side expansion) The I/O allocation of FP0 I/O link unit “FP0 - IOL” is determined by the installation location. Unit First expansion Second expansion Third expansion Input (32 points) X20 to X3F X40 to X5F X60 to X7F...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 Installation and Wiring 5 - 3 Installation ........5 - 9 Wiring of Power Supply .
  • Page 51 Installation and Wiring FPΣ 5 - 2...

  • Page 52: Installation

    FPΣ 5.1 Installation Installation This section explains installation environment and installation method of FPΣ. 5.1.1 Installation Environment and Space Avoid installing the unit in the following locations: - Ambient temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 55°C/32°F to 131°F - Ambient humidity outside the range of 30% to 85% RH - Sudden temperature changes causing condensation - Inflammable or corrosive gases - Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or salts...
  • Page 53 Installation and Wiring FPΣ Measures regarding heat discharge Always install the unit orientated with the tool port facing outward on the bottom in order to prevent the generation of heat. CORRECT Figure 23: FPΣ Installation - heat discharge Do not install the FPΣ control unit as shown below. INCORRECT Upside- down Installation which...
  • Page 54 FPΣ 5.1 Installation Installation space Leave at least 50 mm/1.97 in. of space between the wiring ducts of the unit and other devices to allow heat radiation and unit replacement. 50 mm/1.97 in. or more 50 mm/1.97 in. or more Figure 25: FPΣ...

  • Page 55: Installation And Removal

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ 5.1.2 Installation and Removal Attachment to DIN rail and removal from DIN rail The FPΣ unit enables simple attachment to DIN rails. Procedure of installation method Fit the upper hook of the unit onto the DIN rail.
  • Page 56 FPΣ 5.1 Installation Installation using the optional mounting plate When using the slim 30 type mounting plate (AFP0811) Use M4 size pan - head screws for attachment of the slim 30 type mounting plate to mounting panel and install according to the dimensions shown below. 10 mm/0.39 in.
  • Page 57 Installation and Wiring FPΣ When using the flat type mounting plate (AFP0804) Use M4 size pan - head screws for attachment of the flat type mounting plate and install according to the dimensions shown below. 60.0 mm/ 2.36 in. Figure 32: FPΣ Installation - optional flat type mounting plate Raise the expansion hooks on the top and bottom of the unit.

  • Page 58: Wiring Of Power Supply

    FPΣ 5.2 Wiring of Power Supply Wiring of Power Supply This section explains power supply wiring of FPΣ. 5.2.1 Wiring of Power Supply Use the power supply cable provided as an accessory to supply power to the unit. Power supply cable (AFP0581) Green: Brown:...
  • Page 59 Installation and Wiring FPΣ Wiring system Isolate the wiring systems to the control unit, input/output devices, and mechanical power apparatus. Circuit breaker Mechanical power apparatus Input/Output devices Control unit Insulated DC power supply Figure 36: FPΣ Power supply wiring system Measures regarding power supply sequence (start up sequence) The power supply sequence should be set up so that power to the control unit is turned off before the input/output power supplies.

  • Page 60: Grounding

    FPΣ 5.2 Wiring of Power Supply 5.2.2 Grounding Under normal conditions, the inherent noise resistance is sufficient. However, in situations of excess noise, ground the instrument to increase noise suppression. For grounding purposes, use wiring with a minimum of 2 mm .

  • Page 61: Wiring Of Input And Output

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ Wiring of Input and Output This section explains input wiring and output wiring of FPΣ. 5.3.1 Input Wiring Connection of photoelectric sensor and proximity sensor Relay output type Input terminal FPΣ Sensor Relay Power supply for input Power supply for sensor Figure 39: FPΣ...
  • Page 62 FPΣ 5.3 Wiring of Input and Output Precaution when using LED - equipped lead switch When a LED is connected in series to an input contact such as LED-equipped lead switch, make sure that the on voltage applied to the PLC input terminal is greater than 19.2 V DC.
  • Page 63 Installation and Wiring FPΣ Precaution when using LED - equipped limit switch If the input of PLC does not turn off because of the leakage current from the LED- equipped limit switch, the use of a bleeder resistor is recommended, as shown below. Input terminal LED - Bleeder...

  • Page 64: Output Wiring

    FPΣ 5.3 Wiring of Input and Output 5.3.2 Output Wiring Protective circuit for inductive loads With an inductive load, a protective circuit should be installed in parallel with the load. When switching DC inductive loads with relay output type, be sure to connect a diode across the ends of the load.

  • Page 65: Precautions Regarding Input And Output Wirings

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ 5.3.3 Precautions Regarding Input and Output Wirings Be sure to select the thickness (dia.) of the input and output wires while taking into consideration the required current capacity. Arrange the wiring so that the input and output wiring are separated, and these wirings are separated from the power wiring, as much as possible.

  • Page 66: Wiring Of Mil Connector Type

    FPΣ 5.4 Wiring of MIL Connector Type Wiring of MIL Connector Type Supplied connector and Suitable wires The connector “housings, semi-cover and welders” listed below come supplied with the FPΣ control unit. Use the suitable wires given below. Also, use the required pressure connection tools for connecting the wires.
  • Page 67 Installation and Wiring FPΣ Procedure of assembly (Wiring method) The wire end can be directly crimped without removing the wire’s insulation, saving labor. Bend the welder (contact) back from the carrier, and set it in the pressure connection tool. Figure 49: FPΣ MIL connector assembly procedure - 1 Insert the wire without removing its insulation until it stops, and lightly grip the tool.
  • Page 68 FPΣ 5.4 Wiring of MIL Connector Type If there is a wiring mistake or the cable is incorrectly pressure-connected, the contact puller pin provided with the fitting can be used to remove the contact. Press the housing against the pressure connection tool so that the contact puller pin comes in contact with this section.

  • Page 69: Wiring Of Terminal Block Type

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ Wiring of Terminal Block Type A screw-down connection type for terminal block is used. The suitable wires are given below. Terminal block socket Item Description Number of pin 9 pins Manufacturer Phoenix Contact Co. Model MC1,5/9-ST-3,5 Product number 1840434 Suitable wires...

  • Page 70: 5.5 Wiring Of Terminal Block Type

    FPΣ 5.5 Wiring of Terminal Block Type Wiring method Procedure: 1. Remove a portion of the wire’s insulation. Suitable wire 7 mm/0.276 in. 2. Insert the wire into the terminal block until it contacts the back of the block socket, and then tighten the screw clockwise to fix the wire in place.

  • Page 71: Safety Measures

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ Safety Measures This section explains the safety measures, momentary power failures and protection of power supply and output. 5.6.1 Safety Measures Precautions regarding system design In certain applications, malfunction may occur for the following reasons: Power on timing differences between the PLC system and input/output or mechanical power apparatus Responce time lag when a momentary power drop occurs Abnormality in the PLC unit, external power supply, or other...

  • Page 72: Momentary Power Failures

    FPΣ Safety Measures 5.6.2 Momentary Power Failures Operation of momentary power failures If the duration of the power failure is less than 4 ms, the FPΣ continues to operate. If the power is off for 4 ms or longer, operation changes depending on the combination of units, the power supply voltage, and other factors.

  • Page 73: Backup Battery

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ Backup Battery This section explains installation, lifetime of backup battery and battery alarm error function setting. 5.7.1 Installation of Backup Battery Installing a backup battery in the FPΣ makes it possible to access clock/calendar functions for use, in addition to backing up data registers and other data. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, open the battery cover.

  • Page 74: System Register Setting

    FPΣ Backup Battery 5.7.2 System Register Setting Setting the battery error alarm In the system register default settings, “No. 4 Alarm Battery Error” is set to “Off”. When using the battery, set system register No. 4 of the control unit so that the battery error alarm is turned on.

  • Page 75: Lifetime Of Backup Battery

    Installation and Wiring FPΣ 5.7.3 Lifetime of Backup Battery The life of the backup battery will eventually expire and therefore it is important to replace it with a new battery periodically. Refer to the table below for a guide as to when to replace the battery.
  • Page 76 Chapter 6 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions 6 - 3 Overview of Each Functions ..... . 6 - 5 Function Specifications and Restricted Items .
  • Page 77 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6 - 2...

  • Page 78: Overview Of Each Functions

    FPΣ 6.1 Overview of Each Functions Overview of Each Functions This section explains about the functions that use built - in high- speed counter of FPΣ. 6.1.1 Three Functions that Use Built - in High - speed Counter Functions that use built - in high - speed counter There are three functions available when using the high- speed counter built into the FPΣ.

  • Page 79: Performance Of Built- In High - Speed Counter

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6.1.2 Performance of Built - in High - speed Counter Number of channel There are four channels for the built - in high- speed counter. The channel number allocated for the high- speed counter will change depending on the function being used.

  • Page 80: Function Specifications And Restricted Items

    FPΣ 6.2 Function Specifications and Restricted Items Function Specifications and Restricted Items This section contains specifications and restriction of functions. 6.2.1 Table of Specifications High - speed counter function specifications Input/output contact Built-in Memory area being used Performance Related number being used high - specifications instruc-...
  • Page 81 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Pulse output function specifications Built - in Input/output contact number being used Memory area being used Maximum Related high - high - output output instruc- instruc- CW or Deviation Home Near Control Elapsed Target...

  • Page 82: Function Being Used And Restrictions

    FPΣ 6.2 Function Specifications and Restricted Items 6.2.2 Function being Used and Restrictions Channel The same channel cannot be used by more than one function. Function Channel High - speed counter function High - speed counter being used (Addition input and Subtraction input) function (Two - phase input, One input, and Direc-...
  • Page 83 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Restrictions for maximum counting speed and pulse output frequency The counting speed when using the high- speed counter function will differ depending on the counting mode as shown in the table on page 6 - 5. Example 1: While in the decremental input mode and using the two channels CH0 and CH1, CH0 and CH1 can be used up to 30 kHz.

  • Page 84: Booting Time

    FPΣ 6.2 Function Specifications and Restricted Items 6.2.3 Booting Time The booting time is the time from when the instruction is executed, to the time that the pulse is actually output. Type of instruction Booting time Pulse output instruction F171 (SPDH) If CW/CCW is set : approx.200µs (with 30 steps setting) trapezoidal control/home return : approx.400µs (with 60 steps setting)

  • Page 85: High - Speed Counter Function

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ High - speed Counter Function This section explains about the high- speed counter function of FPΣ. 6.3.1 Overview of High - speed Counter Function High - speed counter function The high- speed counter function counts the input signals, and when the count reaches the target value, turns on and off the desired output.
  • Page 86 FPΣ 6.3 High - speed Counter Function Two - phase input mode (Phase difference input mode) (Incremental input: CW) Count n - 1 (Decremental input: CCW) Count n - 1 n - 2 n - 3 Figure 64: FPΣ High- speed counter function - two - phase input mode One input mode (Addition and subtraction input mode) Count Increasing...

  • Page 87: Min. Input Pulse Width

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6.3.3 Min. Input Pulse Width The minimum input pulse width indicated below is necessary for the period T (1/frequency). Single phase Two - phase Figure 67: FPΣ High- speed counter function Figure 68: FPΣ...

  • Page 88: Instructions Used With High - Speed Counter Function

    FPΣ 6.3 High - speed Counter Function 6.3.5 Instructions Used with High - speed Counter Function High - speed counter control instruction (F0) This instruction is used for counter operations such as software reset and count disable. Specify this instruction together with the special data register DT90052. Once this instruction is executed, the settings will remain until this instruction is executed again.
  • Page 89 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Example 2: Reading the elapsed value Read the elapsed value of the F1 DMV, DT90044, DT100 high- speed counter and co- pies it to DT100 and DT101 Figure 73: FPΣ Program (2) of elapsed value change and read instruction “F1” The area DT90052 for writing channels and control codes is allocated as shown below.
  • Page 90 FPΣ 6.3 High - speed Counter Function Target value match on instruction (F166) Example 1: If the elapsed value (DT90044 and DT90045) for F166 HC1S, K0, K10000, Y7 channel 0 matches K10000, output Y7 turns on. Figure 74: FPΣ Program (1) of target value match on instruction “F166” Example 2: If the elapsed value (DT90200 and DT90201) for...

  • Page 91: Sample Program

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6.3.6 Sample Program Positioning operations with a single speed inverter Wiring example Input terminal Conveyor Encoder input Operation start Encoder Motor Output terminal Inverter Operation/Stop Inverter operation – Figure 78: FPΣ High- speed counter function - sample program 1 (wiring) Operation chart I/O allocation I/O No.
  • Page 92 FPΣ 6.3 High - speed Counter Function Program When X5 is turned on, Y0 turns on and the conveyor begins moving. When the elapsed value (DT90044 and DT90045) reaches K5000, Y0 turns off and the conveyor stops. R903A R102 R100 Positioning operations running R100 R101...
  • Page 93 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Positioning operations with a double speed inverter Wiring example Input terminal Conveyor Encoder input Operation start Encoder Motor Output terminal Inverter Inverter operation Operation/Stop Inverter Fast/Slow high- speed Figure 81: FPΣ High- speed counter function - sample program 2 (wiring) Operation chart I/O allocation I/O No.
  • Page 94 FPΣ 6.3 High - speed Counter Function Program When X5 is turned on, Y0 and Y1 turn on and the conveyor begins moving. When the elapsed value (DT90044 and DT90045) reaches K4500, Y1 turns off and the conveyor be- gins decelerating. When the elapsed value reaches K5000, Y0 turns off and the conveyor stops.

  • Page 95: Pulse Output Function

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Pulse Output Function This section explains about the pulse output function of FPΣ. 6.4.1 Overview of Pulse Output Function Instructions used and controls The pulse output function enables positioning control by use in combination with a commercially available pulse- string input type motor driver.

  • Page 96: Types Of Pulse Output Method

    FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function 6.4.2 Types of Pulse Output Method CW/CCW output method Forward Reverse CW pulse CCW pulse Direction of increas- Direction of decreas- ing elapsed value ing elapsed value This is a method in which control is carried out using two pulses, a forward rotation pulse and a reverse rotation pulse.

  • Page 97: I/O Allocation

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6.4.3 I/O Allocation Double pulse input driver (CW pulse input and CCW pulse input method) Two output contact are used as a pulse output for “CW, CCW”. The I/O allocation of pulse output terminal and home input is determined by the channel used.

  • Page 98: Control Mode

    FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function 6.4.4 Control Mode Incremental <relative value control> Outputs the pulses set with the target value. Selected Elapsed value mode PLS and SIGN PLS and SIGN CW/CCW of high - speed Forward off/Reverse on Forward on/Reverse off Target counter value...

  • Page 99: Instructions Used With Pulse Output Function

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6.4.5 Instructions Used with Pulse Output Function Positioning control instruction (F171) (trapezoidal control) Automatically performs trapezoidal control according to the specified data table. Generates a pulse from output Y0 at an initial speed of 500Hz, a maximum speed of 5,000Hz, an acceleration/deceleration time of 300ms, and a movement amount of 10,000 pulses.
  • Page 100 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output diagram 5000 Hz 10000 pulses 500 Hz 0 Hz 300 ms 300 ms With 30 steps: f = (5000 - 500) ÷ 30 steps = 150 Hz t = 300 ms ÷ 30 steps = 10 ms With 60 steps f = (5000 - 500) ÷...
  • Page 101 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Positioning control instruction (F171) (home return) Performs home return according to the specified data table. Pulses are output from Y1 and a return to the home position is carried out at an initial speed of 100 Hz, a maximum speed of 2,000 Hz, and an acceleration/deceleration time of 150 ms.
  • Page 102 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function (*1): Control code <H constant> H j j j j j j j j 0: Fixed Number of acceleration/deceleration steps 0: 30 steps 1: 60 steps (Can be specified for only Ver. 2.0 or later.) Duty (on width) 0: Duty 1/2 (50%) 1: Duty 1/4 (25%)
  • Page 103 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Home return operation modes There are two operation modes for a home return with the FPΣ, a Type I home re- turn and a Type II home return. Type I home return The home return input is effective regardless of whether or not there is near home input, whether deceleration is taking place, or whether deceleration has been com- pleted.
  • Page 104 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output instruction (F172) (JOG operation, target value setting) This instruction is for JOG operation by obtaining a pulse from the desired output when the execution condition (trigger) turns on. While XB is in the on state, a pulse of 300Hz is output from Y0. F1 DMV, H1110, DT300 F1 DMV, K300,...
  • Page 105 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ (*1): Control code <H constant> H j j j j j j j j 0: Fixed Target value setting 0: Mode with no target value 1: Target value match stop mode (Can be specified for only Ver.
  • Page 106 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function There are two operation modes in which jogging feed can be carried out with the FPΣ, one in which no target value is specified, and one in which feed stops when the target value is reached. Normal jogging feed (mode in which no target value is specified) Pulses are output in accordance with the condition set for the data table, as long as the condition is on.
  • Page 107 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Positioning control instruction (F174) (Data table control) The positioning performs according to the specified data table in order. F1 DMV , H 1200, DT400 Control code: “H1200” F1 DMV , K 1000, DT402 Frequency 1: 1,000Hz F1 DMV , K 1000, DT404 Target value 1: 1,000 pulses...
  • Page 108 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function (*1): Control code (H constant) H j j j j j j Upper word 0: Fixed Duty (on width) 0: Duty 1/2 (50%) 1: Duty 1/4 (25%) Frequency range 0: 1.5 Hz to 9.8 kHz 1: 48 Hz to 100 kHz 2: 191 Hz to 100 kHz Operation mode...
  • Page 109 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Pulse output instruction (F175) (Linear interpolation) The linear interpolation controls with two axes according to the specified data table. F1 DMV, H1000, DT500 F1 DMV, K500, DT502 F1 DMV, K5000, DT504 F1 DMV, K300, DT506 F1 DMV, K5000,...
  • Page 110 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Positioning path Y - axis (CH2) 2000 X - axis (CH0) 5000 (*1): Control code (H constant) H j j j j j j j j 0: Fixed Duty (on width) 0: Duty 1/2 (50%) 1: Duty 1/4 (25%) 0: Fixed Operation mode and output method...
  • Page 111 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ (*5): Component speed (Initial speed and maximum speed of each axis) This is stored as 2 words in real numbers type. (Composite speed) x (X - axis movement distance) X - axis component speed = (( X - axis movement distance) + ( Y - axis movement distance) (Composite speed) x (Y - axis movement distance)
  • Page 112 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output instruction (F176) (Circular interpolation) The circular interpolation controls with two axes according to the specified data table. This instruction calculates the component speed at each scan, and corrects it while moving along the circular. If the scan time is shorter than the specified frequency timing by more than 10 times, the constant scan function should be used, and if the scan time is longer than the specified frequency timing, the instruction should be written in an interrupt program and used in period interrupts.
  • Page 113 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ When the program is run, the data table and positioning path are as shown below. Positioning data table Pass position setting method Center position setting method DT600 DT600 Control code: H10 (*1) Control code: H110 (*1)
  • Page 114 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function (*1): Control code (H constant) H j j j j j j j j 0: Fixed Operation connection mode(*4) 0: Stop 1: Continue Rotation direction (*5) 0: Clockwise direction (Right rotation) 1: Counterclockwise direction (Left rotation) Circular shape method (*6) 0: Pass position setting method 1: Center position setting method...
  • Page 115 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Note The circular interpolation control instruction can be used with the C32T2 control unit only. Note Assume that the execution conditions for this instruction always hold. When the execution conditions are off, pulse output stops. If you use one - shot relay (ex.: R101 below), pls refer to the following program by using R903A and R903C in order to make internal relay hold.
  • Page 116 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output control instruction (F0) This instruction is used for resetting the built - in high- speed counter, stopping the pulse outputs, and setting and resetting the home position proximity input. Specify this F0 (MV) instruction together with the special data register DT90052. Once this instruction is executed, the settings will remain until this instruction is executed again.
  • Page 117 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ The area DT90052 for writing channels and control codes is allocated as shown below. Control codes written with an F0(MV) instruction are stored by channel in special data registers DT90190 to DT90193. High - speed counter control flag area of FPΣ...

  • Page 118: Sample Program For Positioning Control

    FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function 6.4.6 Sample Program for Positioning Control Wiring example Input terminal Home sensor Near home sensor Positioning start (+) Positioning start (- ) Home return start JOG start (+) JOG start (- ) Overrun a contact b contact a contact b contact...
  • Page 119 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Relative value positioning operation (plus direction) When X8 turns on, the pulse is output from CW output “Y0” of specified channel “CH0”. 0 V (24 V DC) Start input (+) Pulse output CW Pulse output CCW Motor driver (- side)
  • Page 120 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output diagram 5,000 Hz 10,000 pulses 500 Hz 0 Hz 200 ms 200 ms Figure 108: FPΣ Sample program - pulse output diagram 6 - 45...
  • Page 121 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Relative value positioning operation (minus direction) When X9 turns on, the pulse is output from CCW output “Y1” of specified channel CH0. 0 V (24 V DC) Start input (- ) Pulse output CW Pulse output CCW Motor driver...
  • Page 122 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Pulse output diagram 6,000 Hz 8,000 pulses 1,000 Hz 0 Hz 300 ms 300 ms Figure 111: FPΣ Sample program - pulse output diagram 6 - 47...
  • Page 123 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Absolute value positioning operation When X1 is turned on, pulses are output from CW output “Y0” or CCW output “Y1” of specified channel CH0. If the current value at that point is larger than “22,000”, the pulses are output from Y1, and if the value is smaller than “22,000”, the pulses are output from Y2.
  • Page 124 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Program R903A Positioning operation running Positioning operation start Positioning data table DT100 F1 DMV H 1110 ,DT 100 Control code *: H 1110 DT101 DT102 Initial speed: 200 Hz F1 DMV K 200 ,DT 102 DT103 DT104 Maximum speed:...
  • Page 125 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Home return operation (minus direction) When XA turns on, the pulse is output from CCW output “Y1” of specified channel “CH0” and the return to home begins. When X3 turns on, deceleration begins, and when X2 turns on, home return is completed.
  • Page 126 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Program R903A Positioning operation running Positioning operation start Positioning data table DT200 F1 DMV H 1121 ,DT 200 Control code *: H 1121 DT201 DT202 Initial speed: 100 Hz F1 DMV K 100 ,DT 202 DT203 DT204 Maximum speed:...
  • Page 127 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ Home return operation (plus direction) When XA turns on, a pulse is output from CW output “Y0” of specified channel “CH0” and the return to home begins. When X3 turns on, deceleration begins, and when X2 turns on, home return is completed.
  • Page 128 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Program R903A Positioning operation running Positioning operation start Positioning data table DT200 F1 DMV H 1120 ,DT 200 Control code *: H 1120 DT201 DT202 Initial speed: 120 Hz F1 DMV K 120 ,DT 202 DT203 DT204 Maximum speed:...
  • Page 129 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ JOG operation (plus direction) While X8 is in the on state, a pulse is output from CW output “Y0” of specified channel “CH0”. Program Data table DT300 F1 DMV H 1110 ,DT 300 Control code *: H 1110...
  • Page 130 FPΣ 6.4 Pulse Output Function Emergency stop (over limit) If XD turns off while a pulse is being output from Y0, the output of the pulse is stopped. Program F0 MV ,DT 90052 Pulse output control clear F0 MV ,DT 90052 Figure 125: FPΣ...

  • Page 131: Pwm Output Function

    High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ PWM Output Function This section explains about the PWM output function of FPΣ. 6.5.1 Overview of PWM Output Function PWM output function With the F173 (PWMH) instruction, the pulse width modulation output of specified duty ratio is obtained.
  • Page 132 FPΣ PWM Output Function *1: Specify the control code by setting the K constant. Resolution of 1000 Resolution of 100 Frequency Period Frequency Period (Hz) (ms) (Hz) (ms) 666.7 15.6 k 0.06 502.5 20.8 k 0.05 245.7 25.0 k 0.04 163.9 31.3 k 0.03...
  • Page 133 High - speed Counter and Pulse Output Functions FPΣ 6 - 58...
  • Page 134 Chapter 7 Communication Cassette 7 - 3 Communication Functions of FPΣ ....7 - 6 Communication Cassette ......7 - 10 Attachment of Communication Cassette .
  • Page 135 Communication Cassette FPΣ 7 - 2...

  • Page 136: Communication Functions Of Fpσ

    FPΣ 7.1 Communication Functions of FPΣ Communication Functions of FPΣ This section explains about the communication functions of the optional communication cassette. 7.1.1 Functions of Communication Cassette There are three types of communication functions made possible by the FPΣ communication cassette, as described below. Computer link The computer link is used to carry out communication with a computer connected to the PLC that has a transmission right.
  • Page 137 Communication Cassette FPΣ General - purpose serial communication General - purpose serial communication enables data to be sent back and forth between an image processing device connected to the COM. port and an external device such as a bar code reader. Reading and writing of data is done using a ladder program in the FPΣ, while reading and writing of data from an external device connected to the COM.
  • Page 138 FPΣ 7.1 Communication Functions of FPΣ PLC link Data is shared with PLCs connected through the MEWNET, using dedicated internal relays “Link relays (L)” and data registers “Link registers (LD)”. When using link relays, if the link relay contact for one PLC goes on, the same link relay also goes on in each of the other PLCs connected to the network.

  • Page 139: Communication Cassette

    Communication Cassette FPΣ Communication Cassette This section explains about the optional communication cassette for FPΣ. 7.2.1 Type of Communication Cassette The communication cassette contains the following three types, which can be selected based on the application involved. 1 - channel RS232C type (Part No. : FPG - COM1) This communication cassette is a 1 - channel unit with a five - wire RS232C port.

  • Page 140: Names And Principle Applications Of The Ports

    FPΣ 7.2 Communication Cassette 1 - channel RS485 type (Part No. : FPG - COM3) This communication cassette is a 1 - channel unit with a two - wire RS485 port. It supports 1:N computer links and general- purpose serial communication. Terminal layout Abbreviation Name...

  • Page 141: Communication Specifications Of Communication Cassette

    Communication Cassette FPΣ 7.2.3 Communication Specifications of Communication Cassette (*Note 1) Serial communication specifications (1:1 communication) Item Specification Communication method Half - duplex communication Synchronous method Start - stop synchronous system Transmission line RS232C Transmission distance (Total length) 15m/49.21 ft. Transmission speed (Baud rate) 2,400 bits/s to 115.2 k bits/s (*Note 2) Transmission code...
  • Page 142 FPΣ 7.2 Communication Cassette 2) The transmission speed (baud rate) and transmission format are specified using the system registers. 3) Unit (Station) numbers are specified using the system registers. Up to 31 units (stations) can be specified using the switches on the control unit. 4) When connecting a commercially available device that has an RS485 interface, please confirm operation using the actual device.

  • Page 143: Attachment Of Communication Cassette

    Communication Cassette FPΣ Attachment of Communication Cassette This section explains about the attachment procedure of optional communication cassette. 7.3.1 Attachment Procedure 1. Insert a screwdriver under the cover to remove it. Figure 133: FPΣ Communication cassette attachment procedure 1 2. Install the communication cassette. Communication cassette Figure 134: FPΣ...

  • Page 144: Wiring Of Communication Cassette

    FPΣ Wiring of Communication Cassette Wiring of Communication Cassette This section explains about the wiring of optional communication cassette. 7.4.1 Wiring the Connector with the Communication Cassette The communication connector (provided with the communication cassette) has a screw - type terminal block. Use the following for wiring. Figure 136: FPΣ...
  • Page 145 Communication Cassette FPΣ 7.4.2 Tool for Tightening Communication Connector Terminal Block When tightening the terminals of the communication connector, use a screwdriver “Phoenix Contact Co., Product No. 1205037, blade size of 0.4 2.5, model No. SZS 0,4 x 2,5” or screwdriver “Part No. AFP0806”. The tightening torque should be 0.22 to 0.25 N⋅m or less.
  • Page 146 Chapter 8 Communication Function 1 Computer Link 8 - 3 Computer Link ........8 - 11 Connection Example with External Device .
  • Page 147 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8 - 2...

  • Page 148: Overview Of Function

    FPΣ Computer Link Computer Link This section explains about overview of computer link function. 8.1.1 Overview of Function Computer FPΣ Command message Response message With a computer link, first an instruction (command) is sent from the computer to the PLC, and then the PLC sends a reply (response) back to the computer.

  • Page 149: Explanation Of Operation When Using A Computer Link

    Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8.1.2 Explanation of Operation when Using a Computer Link Command and Response Instructions pertaining to the PLC are called “commands”. These should be issued by the computer, to the PLC. Messages sent back to the computer from the PLC are called “responses”. When the PLC receives a command, it processes the command regardless of the sequence program, and sends a response back to the computer.

  • Page 150: Format Of Command And Response

    FPΣ Computer Link 8.1.3 Format of Command and Response Command message Items necessary for commands should be noted in the text segment, and the unit number specified before sending the command. Start code Unit No. of destination (01 to 32, Decimal) Text (Content is specified based on type of command) Check code (BCC, Hexadecimal)
  • Page 151 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ Notes Precautions when writing messages The method for writing text segments in the message varies depending on the type of command. If there is a large number of characters to be written, they may be divided and sent as several commands.
  • Page 152 FPΣ Computer Link Check code This is the BCC (block check code) used to detect errors using horizontal parity. The BCC starts from the start code and checks each character in sequence, using the exclusive OR operation, and replaces the final result with character text. End code (Terminator) There is always a “...

  • Page 153: Types Of Commands That Can Be Used

    Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8.1.4 Types of Commands that Can Be Used Command name Code Description Read contact area Reads the on and off status of contacts. (RCS) - Specifies only one point. (RCP) - Specifies multiple contacts. (RCC) - Specifies a range in word units.
  • Page 154 - Commands and responses used with the FPΣ have a dedicated header (start code) added to the “MEWTOCOL - COM” communica- tion protocol of the FP series PLC. - The contents of the specified header vary depending on the commu- nication conditions.

  • Page 155: Setting The Communication Parameters When Using A Computer Link

    Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8.1.5 Setting the Communication Parameters when Using a Computer Link Setting of communication speed (baud rate) and communication format The settings for the COM. port communication speed and communication format are specified using the FPWIN GR programming tool. Select “PLC Configuration” under “Options”...

  • Page 156: Connection Example With External Device

    FPΣ 8.2 Connection Example with External Device Connection Example with External Device This section explains about the connection example with external device for computer link. 8.2.1 Connection Example with External Device (1:1 communication with computer) Outline To use a 1:1 computer link with a computer, an RS232C cable is used to set up a 1:1 connection between the FPΣ...
  • Page 157 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ Setting of system register To carry out 1:1 communication using a computer link, the system registers should be set as shown below. Settings when using the COM. 1 port Name Set value No. 410 Unit No.
  • Page 158 FPΣ 8.2 Connection Example with External Device Connection example with computer When using the 1 - channel RS232C type of communication cassette Computer side (D- SUB 9 - pin) FPΣ side (5- pin) Pin name Signal name Abbre. Symbol Pin No. Transmitted Data Received Data Request to Send...
  • Page 159 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8.2.2 Connection Example with External Device (1:1 communication with programmable display “GT10/GT30”) Outline A 1:1 computer link with a programmable display “GT10/GT30” connects the FPΣ and a programmable display, using an RS232C cable. Communication is carried out by the PLC sending responses to commands from the programmable display side.
  • Page 160 FPΣ 8.2 Connection Example with External Device Setting of system register To carry out 1:1 communication using a computer link, the system registers should be set as shown below. Communication format setting for FPΣ side • Settings when using the COM. 1 port Name Set value No.
  • Page 161 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ Communication condition settings are specified using the parameter settings for the programmable display and the “GT Configuration” item in the GTWIN screen creation tool. For detailed information, please see the technical manual for the GT10/GT30. GTWIN GT Configuration settings “Communication Parameters”...
  • Page 162 FPΣ 8.2 Connection Example with External Device Basic communication area setting for GT10/GT30 To carry out communication with a PLC, the “Basic Communication Area” setting for the internal device area in the PLC reserved by the programmable display in advance should be specified in the configuration settings.

  • Page 163: Overview Of 1:N Communication

    Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ Computer Link (1:N communication) This section explains about the 1:N communication of computer link. 8.3.1 Overview of 1:N Communication For a 1:N computer link, the computer and the FPΣ are connected through a commercially available RS232C - RS485 conversion adapter, and the respective PLCs are wired using an RS485 cable.

  • Page 164: Settings Of System Register And Unit No

    FPΣ 8.3 Computer Link (1:N communication) 8.3.3 Settings of System Register and Unit No. Setting of system register To carry out 1:N communication with a computer link, the system registers should be set as shown below. COM. 1 port settings Name Set value No.410...
  • Page 165 Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ Unit No. setting using unit No. (station No.) setting switch The unit number setting switch is located inside the cover on the left side of the FPΣ control unit. The selector switch and the dial can be used in combination to set a unit number between 1 and 31.
  • Page 166 FPΣ 8.3 Computer Link (1:N communication) Setting using the system register The unit number is specified using the unit number setting switch on the side of the FPΣ control unit, or the system register settings. Setting the unit number setting switch to “0” makes the system register setting valid To set unit numbers with the FPWIN GR, select “PLC Configuration”...

  • Page 167: Connection With External Device

    Communication Function 1 Computer Link FPΣ 8.3.4 Connection with External Device Connection diagram Wiring should extend from one unit to the next. Never run two wires from the same unit to two FPΣ side (5- pin) other units. Signal name Abbre.

  • Page 168: General - Purpose Serial Communication

    Chapter 9 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication 9 - 3 General - purpose Serial Communication ... 9 - 8 Overview of Communication with External Devices 9 - 16 Connection Example with External Devices .
  • Page 169 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ 9 - 2...

  • Page 170: Overview Of Function

    FPΣ 9.1 General - purpose Serial Communication General - purpose Serial Communication This section explains about overview of general- purpose serial communication. 9.1.1 Overview of Function What is the general - purpose serial communication? Using the COM. ports, it sends and receives data to and from an external device such as an image processing device or a bar code reader.
  • Page 171 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Outline of operation To send data to and receive it from an external device using the general- purpose serial communication function, the “Data transmission” and “Data reception” functions described below are used. The F159 (MTRN) instruction and the “Reception done” flag are used in these operations, to transfer data between the FPΣ...
  • Page 172 FPΣ 9.1 General - purpose Serial Communication 9.1.2 Program of General - purpose Serial Communication The F159 (MTRN) instruction is used to send and receive data using the COM. port. The F159 (MTRN) instruction is used only with the FPΣ, and is an updated version of the earlier F144 (TRNS) instruction that allows multiple communication ports to be accommodated.

  • Page 173: Communication Parameter Settings When Using General - Purpose Serial Communications

    Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ 9.1.3 Communication Parameter Settings when Using General-purpose Serial Communications Setting of baud rate and communication format In the default settings, the COM. port is set to the computer link mode. When communication is carried out, system register settings should be entered for the following items.
  • Page 174 FPΣ 9.1 General - purpose Serial Communication No. 415 Baud rate setting The default setting for the baud rates for the ports is “9600 bps”. Set the baud rate to match the external device connected to the COM. port. Click on the button, and select one of the values from “2400 bps, 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps, 57600 bps, 115200 bps”...

  • Page 175: Overview Of Communication With External Devices

    Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Overview of Communication with External Devices This section explains about the communication “data transmission and data reception” with external devices. Communication with external device is handled through the data register. 9.2.1 Data Transmission to External Device Overview of data transmission Data register (DT)
  • Page 176 FPΣ 9.2 Overview of Communication with External Devices Sample program for data transmission This program transmits the character “ABCDEFGH” to external device using COM.1 port. Data transmission command The internal relay “R10” is turned on at the tim- ing of the transmission condition “R0”. F95 ASC , M ABCDEFGH , DT101 Data conversion...
  • Page 177 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Explanation during transmission This is used as a data table for transmission, starting at the data register specified in “S”. When the execution condition of the F159(MTRN) instruction turns on, operation is as follows when the transmission done flag “R9039/R9049”...
  • Page 178 FPΣ 9.2 Overview of Communication with External Devices - Do not include the terminator (end code) in the transmission data. The terminator (end code) is added automatically. - When “STX exist” is specified for the header (start code) in system register 413 or 414, do not add the header (start code) to the transmission data.

  • Page 179: Receiving Data From External Device

    Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ 9.2.2 Receiving Data from External Device Overview of data reception Data register (DT) Data receiving Device with RS232C port Reception done flag: on FPΣ Figure 175: FPΣ Data reception Data input from the COM. port is stored in the received buffer specified by the system register, and the “Reception done”...
  • Page 180 FPΣ 9.2 Overview of Communication with External Devices Data register (DT) Explanatory diagram Data receiving Data reading Received “H4142434445464748” buffer Reception done (R9038: on) Reception ready (R9038: off) FPΣ Device with RS232 port Figure 177: FPΣ Data reception explanatory diagram Data table for reception (received buffer) This shows the status of the data table when the above program is run.
  • Page 181 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Explanation during reception When the reception done flag R9038(R9048) is off, operation takes place as follows when data is sent from an external device. (The R9038(R9048) is off during the first scan after RUN).
  • Page 182 FPΣ 9.2 Overview of Communication with External Devices To perform repeated reception of data, refer to the following steps. 1. Receive data 2. Reception done (R9038/R9048: on, reception prohibited) 3. Process received data 4. Execute F159(MTRN) instruction (R9038/R9048: off, reception possible) 5.

  • Page 183: Connection Example With External Devices

    Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Connection Example with External Devices This section explains about the connection example with external devices. 9.3.1 Connection Example with External Device (1:1 communication with Micro-Imagechecker) Outline The FPΣ and Micro - Imagechecker A200/A100 are connected using an RS232C cable, and the results of the scan are stored in the data registers of the FPΣ.
  • Page 184 FPΣ 9.3 Connection Example with External Devices Setting of system register In the default settings, the COM. port is set to the computer link mode. To carry out 1 :1 communication using general- purpose serial communication, the system registers should be set as shown below. Communication format setting for FPΣ...
  • Page 185 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Communication format setting for Micro - Imagechecker To set the communication mode and transmission format settings for the Micro - Imagechecker, select “5: Communication” under “5: ENVIRONMENT” on the main menu, and set the following items. Name Set value No.
  • Page 186 FPΣ 9.3 Connection Example with External Devices Connection example with Micro - Imagechecker “A200/A100” • When using the 1 - channel RS232C type of communication cassette Micro - Imagechecker side FPΣ side (5 - pin) Symbol Pin No. Pin name Signal name Abbr.
  • Page 187 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Procedure of communication In the following example, the Micro - Imagechecker is connected to the COM. 1 port. Micro-Imagechecker Data register Ladder program RS232C port Start command “%S ” is set in transmission buffer. Data transmission with F159 (MTRN) R9039: off and R9038: off Reception buffer writing point reset...
  • Page 188 FPΣ 9.3 Connection Example with External Devices Sample program In the following example, the Micro - Imagechecker is connected to the COM. 1 port. Data transmission command The internal relay “R10” is turned on at the timing of the transmission condition “R0”. Data conversion F95 ASC , M %S...

  • Page 189: (1:1 Communication With Fp Series Plc)

    9.3.2 Connection Example with External Device (1:1 communication with FP series PLC) Outline Connect the FPΣ and the other FP series PLC using the RS232C interface, and carry out communication using the MEWTOCOL- COM communication protocol. Communication mode: Communication General Communication...
  • Page 190 No. 418 Starting address for data received DT200 No. 419 Buffer capacity setting for data received 100 byte Communication format setting for FP series PLC (FP0, FP1) Name Set value No. 412 Communication mode for COM. port Computer link No. 413 Communication format for COM.
  • Page 191 Clear to Send — Signal Ground — — Figure 188: FPΣ Connection example with FP series PLC- 1 • When using the 2 - channel RS232C type of communication cassette Connection with FP0 COM. port FP0 COM. port FPΣ side (5- pin)
  • Page 192 9.3 Connection Example with External Devices Procedure of communication In this example, an FP series PLC is connected to the COM. 1 port, and “K100” is being stored to DT0 of the PLC on the other end, and “K200” to DT1.
  • Page 193 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Sample program The following shows an example in which an FP series PLC is connected to the COM. 1 port. Data transmission command The internal relay “R10” is turned on at the timing of the transmission condition “R0”.
  • Page 194 FPΣ 9.3 Connection Example with External Devices The various buffer statuses The following shows the statuses of the send and received buffers when the sample program is run. Transmission buffer Reception buffer Received number DT200 DT100 Number of of bytes bytes to be DT101 H30 (0)
  • Page 195 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ Contents of the response: If K100 is stored in DT0 and K200 is stored in DT1 of the FP series PLC on the other side, “%01$RD6400C8006F ” is returned from the FP series PLC on the other side as the response when the program is executed.

  • Page 196: Data Transmitted And Received With The Fpσ

    FPΣ 9.4 Data Transmitted and Received with the FPΣ Data Transmitted and Received with the FPΣ The following four points should be kept in mind when accessing data in the FPΣ transmission and received buffers. - Data in the transmission and received buffers, that is being sent and received, is in ASCII code. - If the transmission format settings indicate that a start code will be used, the code STX (H02) will automatically be added at the beginning of the data being sent.
  • Page 197 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ When receiving data: The data of received area being read is ASCII code data. Example: When the data “12345 ” is transmitted from a device with RS232C port If DT200 is being used as the received buffer, received data will be stored in the registers starting from DT201, in sequential order of first the lower byte and then the upper byte.

  • Page 198: 1:N Communication

    FPΣ 1:N Communication 1:N Communication This section explains about the 1:N communication of general- purpose serial communication. 9.5.1 Overview of 1:N Communication The FPΣ and the external unit with the unit number are connected using an RS485 cable. Using the protocol that matches the external unit, the F159 (MTRN) instruction is used to send and receive data.

  • Page 199: Setting Of System Register

    Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ 9.5.3 Setting of System Register The following types of communication cassettes can be used with 1: N general- purpose serial communication. Settings when using the COM. 1 port Name Set value No.

  • Page 200: Flag Operations When Using Serial Communication

    FPΣ 9.6 Flag Operations When Using Serial Communication Flag Operations When Using Serial Communication This section explains about the operation of “reception done flag” and “transmission done flag” when using serial communication. 9.6.1 When “STX not exist” is Set for Start Code and “CR” is Set for End Code When receiving data: Relationship between the various flags “Reception done flag and Transmission done...
  • Page 201 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ When the F159 (MTRN) instruction is executed, the number of bytes received is cleared, and the address (write pointer) returns to the initial address in the reception buffer. When the F159 (MTRN) instruction is executed, the error flag “R9037 or R9047”, reception done flag “R9038 or R9048”...

  • Page 202: When "Stx" Is Set For Start Code And "Etx" Is Set For End Code

    FPΣ 9.6 Flag Operations When Using Serial Communication 9.6.2 When “STX” is Set for Start Code and “ETX” is Set for End Code When receiving data: Relationship between the various flags “Reception done flag and Transmission done flag” and the F159 (MTRN) instruction External received data Cannot be...
  • Page 203 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ When sending data: Relationship between the various flags “Reception done flag and Transmission done flag” and the F159 (MTRN) instruction Transmitted data Transmission Transmission Transmission done flag “R9039 or R9049” F159 (MTRN) Duplex transmission instruction disabled while F159...

  • Page 204: Changing The Communication Mode Of Com. Port

    FPΣ 9.7 Changing the Communication Mode of COM. Port Changing the Communication Mode of COM. Port An F159 (MTRN) instruction can be executed to change between “general communication mode” and “computer link mode”. To do so, specify “H8000” in “n” (the number of transmission bytes) and execute the instruction.
  • Page 205 Communication Function 2 General - purpose Serial Communication FPΣ 9 - 38...
  • Page 206 Chapter 10 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function 10 - 3 10.1 PLC Link ........10 - 5 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings .
  • Page 207 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10 - 2...

  • Page 208: 10.1 Plc Link

    FPΣ 10.1 PLC Link 10.1 PLC Link This section explains about the overview of PLC link function. 10.1.1 Overview of Function What is the PLC Link? The PLC link is an economic way of linking two PLCs, using a twisted - pair cable. Data is shared between the PLCs using a link relay (L) and a link register (LD).
  • Page 209 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Overview of PLC link operation Link relay: Turning on a link relay contact in one PLC turns on the same link relay in all of the other PLCs on the same network. Link register:If the contents of a link register in one PLC are changed, the values of the same link register are changed in all of the PLCs on the same network.

  • Page 210: 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings

    FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings This section explains about communication parameter settings when using PLC link function. 10.2.1 Setting of Communication Mode In the default settings, the COM. ports are not set so that communication is enabled. Communication mode settings are entered using the FPWIN GR programming tool.

  • Page 211: Setting Of Unit No

    Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.2.2 Setting of Unit No. Unit No. In the default settings in the system registers, the “Unit No.” parameter for the communication port is set to “1”. In a PLC link that connects multiple PLCs on the same transmission line, the “Unit No.” parameter must be set in order to identify the various PLCs.
  • Page 212 FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings To set unit numbers with the FPWIN GR, select “PLC Configuration” under “Option” on the menu bar, and then click on the “COM. 1 Port” tab. PLC Configuration setting dialog box Figure 205: FPWIN GR - PLC Configuration setting dialog box No.
  • Page 213 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Unit number setting using unit No. setting switch The unit No. setting switch is located inside the cover on the left side of the FPΣ control unit. The selector switch and the dial can be used in combination to set a unit number between 1 and 16.
  • Page 214 FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings Notes To make the unit number setting in the FPWIN GR valid, set the unit No. setting switch to “0”. If the station number setting switch has been set to 0, the system register settings and SYS1 instruction setting become valid.

  • Page 215: Allocation Of Link Relay And Link Register

    Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.2.3 Allocation of Link Relay and Link Register Link area allocation The PLC link function is a function that involves all of the PLCs that have been booted in the MEWNET- W0 mode. To use the PLC link function, a link area needs to be allocated.
  • Page 216 FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings Link areas consist of link relays and link registers for PLC link and used with respective control units. The link relay which can be used in an area for PLC link is maximum 1,024 points, and the link register is maximum 128 words. Example of link area allocation The areas for PLC link is divided into transmitted areas and received areas.
  • Page 217 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Link register allocation FPΣ FPΣ FPΣ FPΣ (Unit No. 4) (Unit No. 1) (Unit No. 2) (Unit No. 3) No.1 No.1 No.1 Transmitted Received area area Received area No.2 No.2 No.2 Transmitted area Received area Received area No.3...
  • Page 218 FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings Using only a part of the link area Link areas are available for PLC link, and link relay 1,024 points (64 words) and link register 128 words can be used. This does not mean, however, that it is necessary to reserve the entire area.
  • Page 219 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Precautions when allocating link areas If a mistake is made when allocating a link area, be aware that an error will result, and communication will be disabled. Avoid overlapping transmitted areas When sending data from the transmitted area to the received area of another FPΣ, there must be a link relay and link register with the same number in the received area on the receiving side.
  • Page 220 FPΣ 10.2 Communication Parameter Settings Unallowable allocations Allocations such as those shown below are not possible, either for link relays or link registers. Allocations in which the transmitted area is split Transmitted area Received area Transmitted area Figure 214: Unallowable allocation example 1 Allocations in which the transmitted and received areas are split into multiple segments Transmitted area Received area...

  • Page 221: Setting The Largest Station Number For A Plc Link

    Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.2.4 Setting the Largest Station Number for a PLC Link The largest station number can be set using system register no. 47. Sample settings No. of units linked Setting contents When linked with 2 units 1st unit: station no.

  • Page 222: 10.3 Monitoring When A Plc Link Is Being Used

    FPΣ 10.3 Monitoring When a PLC Link is Being Used 10.3 Monitoring When a PLC Link is Being Used 10.3.1 Monitoring Using Relays When using a PLC link, the operation status of the links can be monitored using the following relays. Transmission assurance relay R9060 to R906F (correspond to station No.1 to 16) If the transmission data from a different station is being used with the various PLCs, check to make sure the transmission assurance relay for the target station is on before...

  • Page 223: 10.4 Connection Example Of Plc Link

    Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.4 Connection Example of PLC Link This section explains about the connection example of PLC link. 10.4.1 Using a PLC Link with Three FPΣ Units In the example shown here, link relays are used, and when X1 of the control unit of unit No.
  • Page 224 FPΣ 10.4 Connection Example of PLC Link Setting of system register When using a PLC link, the transmission format and baud rate are fixed as shown below. - Communication format; Character Bit: 8 bits, Parity: Odd, Stop Bit: 1 - Baud rate: 115200 bps Set the communication mode and the unit No.
  • Page 225 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Allocation of link area Link relay allocation FPΣ FPΣ FPΣ (Unit No. 1) (Unit No. 2) (Unit No. 3) No.1 No.1 Transmitted Received area area Received area No.2 No.2 Transmitted area Received area No.3 No.3 Transmitted...

  • Page 226: Sample Programs

    FPΣ 10.4 Connection Example of PLC Link Connection diagram FPΣ FPΣ FPΣ (Unit No. 1) (Unit No. 2) (Unit No. 3) Transmission line Transmission line The final unit (terminal station) should The final unit (terminal station) should be shorted between the transmission be shorted between the transmission line (–) and the E terminal.

  • Page 227: Plc Link Response Time

    Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.5 PLC Link Response Time 10.5.1 PLC Link Response Time The maximum value for the transmission time (T) of one cycle can be calculated using the following formula. T max. = Ts1 + Ts2 + - - - - + Tsn + Tlt + Tso + Tlk Tlk (link addition processing time) Ts (transmission time per station) Tso (master station scan time)
  • Page 228 FPΣ 10.5 PLC Link Response Time Calculation example 2 When there are no stations that have not been added to a 16 - unit link, the largest station number is 16, relays and registers have been evenly allocated, and the scan time for each PLC is 5 ms Ttx = 0.096 Each Pcm = 23 + (4 + 8) x 4 = 71...
  • Page 229 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ Notes In the description, “stations that have not been added” refers to stations that are not connected between the No. 1 station and the largest station number, or stations that are connected but for which the power supply has not been turned on. When calculation examples 2 and 3 are compared, the transmission cycle time is longer if there is one station that has not been added to the link, and as a result the PLC link...

  • Page 230: Shortening The Transmission Cycle Time When There Are Stations That Have Not Been Added To The Link

    FPΣ 10.5 PLC Link Response Time 10.5.2 Shortening the Transmission Cycle Time When There are Stations That Have not been Added to the Link If there are stations that have not been added to the link, the Tlk time (link addition processing time) will be longer, which causes the transmission cycle time to be longer.
  • Page 231 Communication Function 3 PLC Link Function FPΣ 10.5.3 Error Detection Time for Transmission Assurance Relays If the power supply for the PLC of any given station fails or is turned off, it takes (as a default value) 6.4 seconds for the transmission assurance relay of that PLC to be turned off at the other stations.
  • Page 232 Chapter 11 Other Functions 11 - 3 11.1 Analog Potentiometer ......11 - 4 11.2 Clock/Calendar Function .
  • Page 233 Other Functions FPΣ 11 - 2...

  • Page 234: Analog Potentiometer

    FPΣ 11.1 Analog Potentiometer 11.1 Analog Potentiometer This section explains about the analog potentiometer. 11.1.1 Overview of Analog Potentiometer The FPΣ is equipped with two analog potentiometers as a standard feature. Turning the potentiometers changes the values of the special data registers DT90040 and DT90041 within a range of K0 to K1000.

  • Page 235: Clock/Calendar Function

    Other Functions FPΣ 11.2 Clock/Calendar Function This section explains about the clock/calendar function. 11.2.1 Area for Clock/Calendar Function If a backup battery is installed in the FPΣ, the clock/calendar function can be used. With the clock/calendar function, data indicating the hour, minute, second, day, year and other information stored in the special data registers DT90053 to DT90057 can be read using the transmission instruction and used in sequence programs.

  • Page 236: Precautions Concerning Backup Of Clock/Calendar Data

    FPΣ 11.2 Clock/Calendar Function Setting and changing using program 1. The values written to the special data registers DT90054 to DT90057, which are allocated as the clock/calendar setting area, are sent. 2. A value of H8000 is written to DT90058. Note The value can be sent using the differential instruction “DF”, or by changing H8000 to H0000.

  • Page 237: Example Showing The Clock/Calendar Being Used

    Other Functions FPΣ 11.2.4 Example Showing the Clock/Calendar being Used Sample program for Fixed schedule and automatic start In the example shown here, the clock/calendar function is used to output the (Y0) signal for one second, at 8:30 a.m. every day. Here, the “Hour/minute”...

  • Page 238: Chapter 12 Self - Diagnostic And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting 12 - 3 12.1 Self - Diagnostic Function ......12 - 5 12.2 Troubleshooting .
  • Page 239 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ 12 - 2...

  • Page 240: 12.1 Self - Diagnostic Function

    FPΣ 12.1 Self - Diagnostic Function 12.1 Self - Diagnostic Function This section explains about the self - diagnostic function of FPΣ. 12.1.1 LED Display for Status Condition Status indicator LEDs on control unit LED status Description Operation status PROG. ERROR/ ALARM Normal...

  • Page 241: Operation On Error

    Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ 12.1.2 Operation on Error Normally, when an error occurs, the operation stops. The user may select whether operation is to be continued or stopped when a duplicated output error or operation error occurs, by setting the system registers. You can set the error which operation is to be continued or stopped using the programming tool software as shown below.

  • Page 242: 12.2 Troubleshooting

    FPΣ 12.2 Troubleshooting 12.2 Troubleshooting This section explains about what to do if an error occurs. 12.2.1 If the ERROR/ALARM LED Flashes Condition: The self-diagnostic error occurs. Procedure 1 Check the error contents (error code) using the programming tool “FPWIN GR”. Using FPWIN GR With the FPWIN GR Ver.
  • Page 243 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ Procedure 2: For error code is 1 to 9 Condition: There is a syntax error in the program. Operation 1 Change to PROG. mode and clear the error. Operation 2 Execute a total - check function using FPWIN GR to determine the location of the syntax error.
  • Page 244 FPΣ 12.2 Troubleshooting 12.2.2 If the ERROR/ALARM LED Lights Condition: The system watchdog timer has been activated and the operation of PLC has been stopped. Procedure 1 Set the mode selector of PLC from RUN to PROG. mode and turn the power off and then - If the ERROR/ALARM LED is turned on again, there is probably an abnormality in the FPΣ...
  • Page 245 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ 12.2.4 If Outputting does not Occur as Desired Proceed from the check of the output side to the check of the input side. Check of output condition 1: Output indicator LEDs are on Procedure 1 Check the wiring of the loads.
  • Page 246 FPΣ 12.2 Troubleshooting Check of input condition 4: Input indicator LEDs are on Procedure Monitor the input condition using a programming tool. - If the input monitored is off, there is probably an abnormality with the input unit. Please contact your dealer. - If the input monitored is on, check the leakage current at the input devices (e.g., two-wire type sensor) and check the program again, referring the following: Check for the duplicated use of output and for the output using the high- level...
  • Page 247 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ 12.2.5 If a Protect Error Message Appears When a Password Function is Used Procedure Enter a password in the “Set PLC Password” menu in FPWIN GR and turn on the “Access” radio button. Using FPWIN GR 1.
  • Page 248 FPΣ 12.2 Troubleshooting 12.2.7 If a Transmission Error has Occurred Procedure 1 Check to make sure the transmission cables have been securely connected between the two (+) terminals and the two (–) terminals of the units, and that the final unit has been correctly connected.
  • Page 249 Self - Diagnostic and Troubleshooting FPΣ 12 - 12...

  • Page 250: Chapter 13 Specifications

    Chapter 13 Specifications 13 - 3 13.1 Table of Specifications ......13 - 10 13.2 I/O No. Allocation .
  • Page 251 Specifications FPΣ 13 - 2...

  • Page 252: 13.1 Table Of Specifications

    FPΣ 13.1 Table of Specifications 13.1 Table of Specifications This section contains the general and performance specifications for the FPΣ. 13.1.1 General Specifications Item Description Rated operating voltage 24 V DC Operating voltage range 21.6 to 26.4 V DC Allowed momen- C32 4 ms at 21.6 V, 7 ms at 24 V, 10 ms at 26.4 V tary power off time tary power off time...
  • Page 253 Specifications FPΣ Weight Unit type Part No. Weight FPΣ control unit FPG - C32T/C32T2 Approx. 120 g/4.24 oz FPG - C24R2 Approx. 140 g/4.94 oz FPΣ expansion unit FPG - XY64D2T Approx. 100 g/3.53 oz FP0 expansion unit FPG - E8X Approx.
  • Page 254 FPΣ 13.1 Table of Specifications 13.1.2 Performance Specifications Item Descriptions FPG - C32T FPG - C32T2 FPG - C24R2 Number of control- Control unit 32 points (DC input: 32 points (DC input: 24 points (DC input: lable I/O points 16, Transistor out- 16, Transistor out- 16, Relay output: 8) put: 16)
  • Page 255 Specifications FPΣ Item Descriptions Number of subroutines 100 subroutines Pulse catch input 8 points (X0 to X7) Number of interrupt programs 9 programs (external input 8 points “X0 to X7”, periodical inter- rupt 1 point “0.5 ms to 30s”) Self - diagnosis function Such as watchdog timer, program syntax check Clock/calendar function Available (year, month, day, hour, minute, second and day of...
  • Page 256 FPΣ 13.1 Table of Specifications High - speed counter, pulse output and PWM output specifications Item Descriptions High - Input point When using single - phase: Four channels When using 2 - phase: Two channels speed number maximum maximum counter counter Maximum When using single-phase:...
  • Page 257 Specifications FPΣ Serial communication specifications (1:1 communication) (* Note 1) Item Description Communication method Half duplex transmission Synchronous method Start stop synchronous system Transmission line RS232C Transmission distance 15 m/49.21 ft. Transmission speed 2,400 bits/s to 115.2k bits/s (* Note 2) (Baud rate) Transmission code ASCII...
  • Page 258 FPΣ 13.1 Table of Specifications 2) The transmission speed (baud rate) and transmission format are specified using the system registers. 3) Unit (Station) numbers are specified using the system registers. Up to 31 units (stations) can be set, using the switches on the control unit.

  • Page 259: I/O No. Allocation

    Specifications FPΣ 13.2 I/O No. Allocation FPΣ Control unit The allocation of the FPΣ control unit is fixed. Control unit I/O No. FPG - C32T Input: 16 points X0 to XF FPG - C32T2 Output: 16 points Y0 to YF FPG - C24R2 Input: 16 points X0 to XF...
  • Page 260 FPΣ 13.2 I/O No. Allocation I/O No. of FP0 A/D converter unit (for right side expansion) The I/O allocation of FP0 A/D converter unit (FP0 - A80) is determined by the installation location. The data of the various channels is switched and read using a program that includes the flag for switching converted data.

  • Page 261: 13.3 Relays, Memory Areas And Constants

    Specifications FPΣ 13.3 Relays, Memory Areas and Constants Item Number of points and Function range of memory area avail- able for use FPG - C32T FPG - C24R2 FPG - C32T2 Relay External input relay 512 points 1,184 points Turn on or off based on external input. (* Note 1) (X0 to X31F) (X0 to X73F)
  • Page 262 FPΣ 13.3 Relays, Memory Areas and Constants Item Range available for use Constant Decimal constants K - 32768 to K32767 (for 16-bit operation) (integer type) (integer type) K - 2147483648 to K2147483647 (for 32-bit operation) Hexadecimal H0 to HFFFF (for 16-bit operation) constants constants H0 to HFFFFFFFF (for 32-bit operation)

  • Page 263: 13.4 Table Of System Registers

    Specifications FPΣ 13.4 Table of System Registers This section explains about system registers for FPΣ. 13.4.1 System Registers What is the system register area System registers are used to set values (parameters) which determine operation ranges and functions used. Set values based on the use and specifications of your program.
  • Page 264 FPΣ 13.4 Table of System Registers Precautions for system register setting Sytem register settings are effective from the time they are set. However, MEWNET- W0 PLC link settings, input settings, tool and COM. ports communication settings become effective when the mode is changed from PROG. to RUN.

  • Page 265: Table Of System Registers

    Specifications FPΣ 13.4.2 Table of System Registers Item Name Default Descriptions value Hold/ Starting number setting for counter 1008 0 to 1024 S In case of using Non - back up battery back - up battery hold 1 6 Hold type area starting number setting 1008 0 to 1024 (option), the setting...
  • Page 266 FPΣ 13.4 Table of System Registers Item Name Default Descriptions value High - High-speed counter operation mode CH0: Do not set input X0 as high-speed speed settings (X0 to X2) Do not set in- counter. count- put X0 as 2-phase input (X0, X1) high- speed 2-phase input (X0, X1), Reset counter...
  • Page 267 Specifications FPΣ Item Name Default Descriptions value Inter- Pulse catch input settings Not set X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 rupt input Specify the input contacts used as pulse catch input. Interrupt input settings Not set X0 X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 Specify the input contacts used as interrupt input.
  • Page 268 FPΣ 13.4 Table of System Registers Item Name Default Descriptions value Tool Unit No. setting 1 to 99 port port Selection of modem connection Disabled Enabled/Disabled set- ting Communication format setting Character bit: Enter the settings for the various items. 8 bits, Character bit: 7bits/8bits Parity check:...
  • Page 269 Specifications FPΣ Item Name Default Descriptions value COM. Unit No. setting 1 to 99 2 port 2 port Communication mode setting Computer link Computer link set- General communication ting ting Selection of modem connection Disabled Enabled/Disabled Communication format setting Character bit: Enter the settings for the various items.

  • Page 270: 13.5 Table Of Special Internal Relays

    FPΣ 13.5 Table of Special Internal Relays 13.5 Table of Special Internal Relays The special internal relays turn on and off under special conditions. The on and off states are not output externally. Writing is not possible with a programming tool or an instruction.
  • Page 271 Specifications FPΣ Relay No. Name Description R9010 Always on relay Always on. R9011 Always off relay Always off. R9012 Scan pulse relay Turns on and off alternately at each scan R9013 Initial (on type) pulse relay This goes on for only the first scan after operation (RUN) has been started, and goes off for the second and subsequent scans.
  • Page 272 FPΣ 13.5 Table of Special Internal Relays Relay No. Name Description R9020 RUN mode flag Turns off while the mode selector is set to PROG. Turns on while the mode selector is set to RUN. R9021 Not used R9022 Not used R9023 Not used R9024...
  • Page 273 Specifications FPΣ Relay No. Name Description R9030 Not used R9031 Not used R9032 COM. 1 port communication This is on when the general - purpose communication function is mode flag being used. It goes off when the MEWTOCOL- COM or the PLC link function is being used.
  • Page 274 FPΣ 13.5 Table of Special Internal Relays Relay No. Name Description R9040 Not used R9041 COM. 1 port PLC link Turns on while PLC link function is used. flag R9042 COM. 2 port commu- This goes on when the general - purpose communication function is used. nication mode flag It goes off when MEWTOCOL is used.
  • Page 275 Specifications FPΣ Relay No. Name Description R9060 MEWNET - W0 Unit No. 1 Turns on when Unit No. 1 is communicating properly in the PLC link PLC link mode. Turns off when operation is stopped, when transmission an error is occurring, or when not in the PLC link mode. assurance relay assurance relay R9061...
  • Page 276 FPΣ 13.5 Table of Special Internal Relays Relay No. Name Description R9070 MEWNET - W0 Unit No. 1 Turns on when unit No. 1 is in the RUN mode. PLC link operation Turns off when unit No. 1 is in the PROG. mode. mode relay mode relay R9071...

  • Page 277: 13.6 Table Of Special Data Registers

    Specifications FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers The special data registers are one word (16-bit) memory areas which store specific information. (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90000 Self - diagnostic error code The self-diagnostic error code is stored here when a self-diagnostic error occurs.
  • Page 278 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90013 Not used DT90014 Operation auxiliary regis- One shift-out hexadecimal digit is stored in bit ter for data shift instruc- positions 0 to 3 when the data shift instruction, tion F105 (BSR) or F106 (BSL) is executed.
  • Page 279 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90025 Mask condition monitoring The mask conditions of interrupts using ICTL register for interrupts instruction can be stored here. Monitor using binary display. (INT 0 to 7) 0 (Bit No.) 16 (INT No.) 0: interrupt disabled (masked) 1: interrupt enabled (unmasked)
  • Page 280 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90044 High- The elapsed value (32- bit data) for the high- speed counter is speed stored here. The value can be read and written by executing counter counter F1 (DMV) instruction...
  • Page 281 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90053 Clock/calendar Hour and minute data of the clock/calendar are stored here. monitor This data is read-only data; it cannot be overwritten. (hour/minute) Higher byte Lower byte Hour data Minute data H00 to H23 H00 to H59...
  • Page 282 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing The clock/calendar is adjusted as follows. DT90058 Clock/calendar time setting and When setting the clock/calendar by program 30 seconds By setting the the highest bit of DT90058 to 1, the time be- correction comes that written to DT90054 to DT90057 by F0 (MV) register...
  • Page 283 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90059 Serial Error code is stored here when a communication error communication occurs. error code DT90060 Step ladder process (0 to 15) DT90061 Step ladder process (16 to 31) DT90062 Step ladder pro- cess (32 to 47)
  • Page 284 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90077 Step ladder pro- cess (272 to 287) DT90078 Step ladder pro- cess (288 to 303) DT90079 Step ladder pro- cess (304 to 319) DT90080 Step ladder pro- cess (320 to 335)
  • Page 285 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90098 Step ladder pro- cess (608 to 623) Step ladder pro- DT90099 cess (624 to 639) Step ladder pro- DT90100 cess (640 to 655) Step ladder pro- DT90101 cess (656 to 671) Step ladder pro- DT90102...
  • Page 286 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90123 Not used DT90125 DT90126 Forced Input/ Used by the system. Output unit No. DT90127 Not used DT90139 DT90140 MEWNET - W0 The number of times the receiving operation is performed. PLC link status PLC link status DT90141...
  • Page 287 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90170 MEWNET - W0 Duplicated destination for PLC inter- link address PLC link status PLC link status DT90171 Counts how many times a token is lost. DT90172 Counts how many times two or more tokens are detected.
  • Page 288 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90206 High- speed For ch3 The target value (32- bit data) of the high- speed counter target counter specified by the high- speed counter value instruction is stored here.
  • Page 289 Specifications FPΣ (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Description Reading Writing DT90219 Unit No. (Station No.) selec- 0: Unit No. (Station No.) 1 to 8, tion for DT90220 to DT90251 1: Unit No. (Station No.) 9 to 16 DT90220 PLC link System regis- unit (station)
  • Page 290 FPΣ 13.6 Table of Special Data Registers (A: Available, N/A: Not available) Address Name Name Description Reading Writing DT90240 PLC link System regis- unit (station) ter 40 and 41 No 6 or 14 No.6 or 14 DT90241 System regis- ter 42 and 43 DT90242 System regis- ter 44 and 45...

  • Page 291: 13.7 Table Of Error Cords

    Specifications FPΣ 13.7 Table of Error Cords This section contains the syntax check error and self - diagnostic error for the FPΣ. 13.7.1 Table of Syntax Check Error Error code Name Operation Description and steps to take status Syntax error Stops A program with a syntax error has been written.

  • Page 292: Table Of Self - Diagnostic Error

    FPΣ 13.7 Table of Error Cords 13.7.2 Table of Self - Diagnostic Error Error Name Opera- Description and steps to take code tion status User’s ROM error Stops Probably a hardware abnormality. Please contact your dealer. Unit installation error Stops The number of installed units exceed the limitations.

  • Page 293: 13.8 Table Of Instructions

    Specifications FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Table of Basic Instructions Name Boolean Symbol Description Steps (* Note) Sequence basic instructions Start Begins a logic operation with a Form A (normally 1 (2) X,Y,R,L,T,C open) contact. Start Not Begins a logic operation with a Form B (normally 1 (2) X,Y,R,L,T,C closed) contact.
  • Page 294 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Steps Name Boolean Symbol Description (* Note) Leading Turns on the contact for only one scan when the edge differ- leading edge of the trigger is detected. The leading ential (initial edge detection is possible on the first scan. (DFI ) execution type)
  • Page 295 Specifications FPΣ Steps Name Boolean Symbol Description (* Note) Basic function instructions On-delay After set value “n” × 0.001 seconds, timer contact 3 (4) timer “a” is set to on. After set value “n” × 0.01 seconds, timer contact 3 (4) “a”...
  • Page 296 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Steps Name Boolean Symbol Description (* Note) Loop LOOP The program jumps to the label instruction and (LBL n) continues from there (the number of jumps is set continues from there (the number of jumps is set in “S”).
  • Page 297 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Symbol Description Steps Step ladder instructions Start step SSTP The start of program “n” for process control (SSTP n) Next step NSTL Start the specified process “n” and clear the pro- (NSTL n) cess currently operated. (Scan execution type) NSTP Start the specified process “n”...
  • Page 298 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Symbol Description Steps Data comparison instructions 16-bit data Begins a logic operation by comparing two 16-bit S1, S2 comparison data in the comparative condition “S1=S2”. (Start) (Start) ST<> Begins a logic operation by comparing two 16-bit <...
  • Page 299 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Symbol Description Steps 32-bit data STD= Begins a logic operation by comparing two 32-bit S1, S2 comparison data in the comparative condition “(S1+1, S1) = (Start) (S2+1, S2)”. STD<> Begins a logic operation by comparing two 32-bit D<...
  • Page 300 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Table of High - level Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Data transfer instructions 16-bit data S, D (S) → (D) move 32-bit data S, D (S+1, S) → (D+1, D) move 16-bit data in- S, D (S) →...
  • Page 301 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Binary arithmetic instructions 16-bit data S, D (D) + (S) → (D) addition 32-bit data S, D (D +1, D) + (S+1, S) → (D+1, D) addition 16-bit data S1, S2, D (S1) + (S2) → (D) addition (Destination setting)
  • Page 302 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps BCD arithmetic instructions 4-digit BCD S, D (D) + (S) → (D) data addition 8-digit BCD S, D (D+1, D) + (S+1, S) → (D+1, D) data addition 4-digit BCD S1, S2, D (S1) + (S2) →...
  • Page 303 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps 32-bit data DWIN S1, S2, S3 (S1+1, S1) > (S3+1, S3) → R900A: on band (S2+1, S2) (S1+1, S1) (S3+1, S3) → R900B: on comparison (S1+1, S1) < (S2+1, S2) → R900C: on Block data BCMP S1, S2, S3 Compares the two blocks beginning with “S2”...
  • Page 304 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps 16-bit binary S, D Converts the 16 bits of binary data specified by “S” to data → 4-digit four digits of BCD data and stores it in “D”. BCD data Example: K100 →...
  • Page 305 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Data shift instructions Data table CMPR D1, D2, Transfer “D2” to “D3”. Any parts of the data between “D1” shift-out and and “D2” that are 0 are compressed, and shifted in order compress toward “D2”.
  • Page 306 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Basic function instructions F118 UP/DOWN S, D Counts up or down from the value preset in “S” and counter stores the elapsed value in “D”. F119 Left/right shift LRSR D1, D2 Shifts one bit to the left or right with the area between register “D1”...
  • Page 307 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Special instructions F138 Hours, minutes HMSS S, D Converts the hour, minute and second data of (S+1, S) and seconds to seconds data, and the converted data is stored in data to seconds (D+1, D).
  • Page 308 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps F166 Target value HC1S n, S, D Turns output Yn on when the elapsed value of the much on built-in high-speed counter reaches the target value of (with channel (S+1,S). specification) F167 Target value...
  • Page 309 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps F219 Double word DUNI S1, S2, {(S1+1, S1) (S3+1, S3)} {(S2+1, S2) (S3+1, S3)} (32-bit) data S3, D → (D+1, D) unites Data conversion instructions F235 16- bit binary S, D Converts the 16-bit binary data of “S” to gray codes, data →...
  • Page 310 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Integer type data processing instructions F270 Maximum value S1, S2, D Searches the maximum value in the word data table (word data between the “S1” and “S2”, and stores it in the “D”. The (16-bit)) address relative to “S1”...
  • Page 311 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Integer type data processing instructions F289 16-bit data ZONE S1, S2, When S3 < 0, S3 + S1 → D zone control S3, D When S3 = 0, 0 → D When S3 > 0, S3 + S2 → D F290 32-bit data DZONE...
  • Page 312 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps F322 Floating-point S, D LOG (S+1, S) → (D+1, D) type data logarithm F323 Floating-point S1, S2, D (S1+1, S1) (S2+1, S2) → (D+1, D) type data power F324 Floating-point FSQR S, D (S+1, S) →...
  • Page 313 Specifications FPΣ Name Boolean Operand Description Steps F331 Floating-point ROFF S, D Converts real number data specified by (S+1, S) to the type data to 16-bit integer data with sign (rounding the first decimal 16-bit integer point off), and the converted data is stored in “D”. conversion (rounding the first decimal...
  • Page 314 FPΣ 13.8 Table of Instructions Name Boolean Operand Description Steps Floating-point type real number data processing instructions F345 Floating-point FCMP S1, S2 (S1+1, S1) > (S2+1, S2) → R900A: on type data (S1+1, S1) = (S2+1, S2) → R900B: on compare (S1+1, S1) <...

  • Page 315: 13.9 Mewtocol - Com Communication Commands

    Specifications FPΣ 13.9 MEWTOCOL - COM Communication Commands Table of MEWTOCOL - COM commands Command name Code Description Read contact area Reads the on and off status of contacts. (RCS) - Specifies only one point. (RCP) - Specifies multiple contacts. (RCC) - Specifies a range in word units.

  • Page 316: 13.10 Hexadecimal/Binary/Bcd

    FPΣ 13.10 Hexadecimal/Binary/BCD 13.10 Hexadecimal/Binary/BCD Decimal Hexadecimal Binary data BCD data (Binary Coded Decimal) 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0000 0000 0001 0000 0000 0000 0001 0002 0000 0000 0000 0010 0000 0000 0000 0010 0003 0000 0000 0000 0011 0000 0000 0000 0011...

  • Page 317: 13.11 Ascii Codes

    Specifications FPΣ 13.11 ASCII Codes Most significant digit ASCII HEX ASCII HEX code NUL DEL ‘ SOH DC STX DC ” ETX DC EOT DC ENQ NAK ACK SYN & BEL ETB ’ BS CAN < ¥ > 13 - 68...

  • Page 318: 13.12 Dimensions

    FPΣ 13.12 Dimensions 13.12 Dimensions 13.12.1 Control Unit FPG - C32T, FPG - C32T2 (18/0.709) 30.0/1.181 60.0/2.362 3.5/0.138 (unit: mm/in.) FPG - C24R2 10/0.394 30.0/1.181 60.0/2.362 3.5/0.138 (unit: mm/in.) 13 - 69...

  • Page 319: 13.12.2 Expansion Unit

    Specifications FPΣ 13.12.2 Expansion Unit FPG - XY64D2T (18/0.709) 30.0/1.181 60.0/2.362 3.5/0.138 (unit: mm/in.) 13 - 70...

  • Page 320: Index

    FPΣ Index Index Numbers Computer link (1 : N communication), 8 - 18 1:N communication, 9 - 31 Connection example of PLC link, 10 - 18 Connection example with external device, 9 - 22 Connection example with external de- vices, 9 - 16 Absolute <absolute value control>, 6 - 23 Constants, 13 - 12 Absolute value positioning operation,...
  • Page 321 FPΣ Index General specifications, 13 - 3 JOG operation, 6 - 23, 6 - 54 General - purpose serial communication, 7 - 4, 9 - 3 Grounding, 5 - 11, 5 - 22 LED - equipped lead switch, 5 - 13 LED - equipped limit switch, 5 - 14 Lifetime of backup battery, 5 - 26 High- level instructions, 13 - 51...
  • Page 322 FPΣ Index Pulse output control instruction (F0), Subtraction input mode, 6 - 10 6 - 41 Suitable cable, 1 - 9 Pulse output function, 6 - 3, 6 - 20 Suitable wire, 7 - 11 Pulse output function specifications, 6 - 6 Syntax check error, 13 - 42 Pulse output instruction (F172), 6 - 29 System registers, 13 - 14...
  • Page 323 FPΣ Index I - 4...

  • Page 324: Record Of Changes

    FPΣ Record of changes Record of changes Manual No. Date Description of changes ARCT1F333E/ Sept. 2001 First edition ACG - M333E ARCT1F333E - 1/ Feb. 2002 2nd edition ACG - M333E - 1 S Additions: Control units - FPG - C32T2 - FPG - C24R2 Expansion unit - FPG - XY64D2T...
  • Page 325 Record of changes FPΣ R - 2...
  • Page 326 H Head Office: 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571- 8686, Japan H Telephone: Japan (81) Osaka (06) 6908 - 1050 H Facsimile: Japan (81) Osaka (06) 6908 - 5781 http://www.nais- e.com/ COPYRIGHT 2002 All Rights Reserved ARCT1F333E - 1 200202 - 1YT Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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