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FP3/FP5
W TYPE (WIRE) LINK SYSTEM
Technical Manual
FP3/5  W TYPE (OPTICAL) LINK SYSTEM Technical Manual
ACG-M0032-1

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  • Page 1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FP3/FP5 W TYPE (WIRE) LINK SYSTEM Technical Manual FP3/5  W TYPE (OPTICAL) LINK SYSTEM Technical Manual ACG-M0032-1...
  • Page 2 Safety Precautions Observe the following notices to ensure personal safety or to prevent accidents. To ensure that you use this product correctly, read this User’s Manual thoroughly before use. Make sure that you fully understand the product and information on safe. This manual uses two safety flags to indicate different levels of danger.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. The Data Transfer Function..............5 3. The Remote Programming Function ...........6 CHAPTER 2: W TYPE(WIRE) LINK UNIT 2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions............8 1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit..............8 2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit............10 2-2. Specifications ..................12 1. General Specifications...............12 2. Performance Specifications...............12 3.
  • Page 4 4-3. Data Transfer ..................38 1. Memory Configurations of the FP3/FP5 ...........38 2. F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) Instructions .........39 3. F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) Instructions.........41 4. Cautions.....................43 4-4. Remote Programming................44 4-5. Network Errors ..................47 4-6. Communication Times ................48 1. Transmission Cycle Time ..............48 2. P/W PC Link Response Time............50 3.
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 1 FEATURES AND SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 1-1. Features..................2 1-2. System Configurations ............3 1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System ....4 1. The P/W PC Link Function..........4 2. The Data Transfer Function ..........5 3. The Remote Programming Function ........6 "PC"...
  • Page 6: Features

    FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit • Easy wiring The FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units are connected with a twisted pair cable, which makes the initial wiring and wiring maintenance easy. Data communication is easily performed between Programmable Controllers. • High speed, long distance transmission Data can be transmitted at the speed of 500k bps between stations which can be a maximum of 800 m / 2,624.672 ft.
  • Page 7: System Configurations

    In the FP Series Programmable Controller System, the W Type(Wire) Link System is one of the P/W Link system available. Here, we wil describe the system configurations of the W Type(Wire) Link System. The FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be installed on the Master Backplane used in the FP3/FP5 Programmable Controllers.
  • Page 8: Main Functions Of The W Type(Wire) Link System

    1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System 1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System The W Type(Wire) Link System provides three kinds of communication functions between FP3s and FP5s as follows : A P/W PC Link function(optional function) A Data Transfer function A Remote Programming function 1.
  • Page 9: The Data Transfer Function

    1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System 2. The Data Transfer Function Data can be received from and sent to another Programmable Controller in the same network by using the F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) and F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) instructions. A maximum of 16 words( one word = 16 bits) can be transferred at a time. This function can be performed between all of the stations(Max.
  • Page 10: The Remote Programming Function

    3. The Remote Programming Function You can create programs and assign system registers for a remote FP3/FP5 from any other FP3/FP5 in the same network. With this function, programs can easily be modified in the field, even when the Programmable Controller built inside of process controller.
  • Page 11 CHAPTER 2 W TYPE(WIRE) LINK UNIT 2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions ..........8 1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ..........8 2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ..........10 2-2. Specifications.................12 1. General Specifications ............12 2. Performance Specifications..........12 3. Recommended Cable Specifications........13 2-3. Dimensions ................14...
  • Page 12: Parts Terminology And Functions

    2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions 2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions 1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit Operation Monitor LEDs RECEIVE : when receiving : when not receiving TRANSMIT : when sending : when not sending PC LINK : when PC Link Mode is set...
  • Page 13 2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions Mounting Screw Screw for attaching the unit to a Master Backplane. Connector Connects to the slot on the Master Backplane.
  • Page 14: Fp5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit

    2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions 2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit Operation Monitor LEDs RECEIVE : when receiving : when not receiving TRANSMIT : when sending : when not sending PC LINK : when PC Link Mode is set : when PC Link Mode is not set R/W LED : when the unit is communicating with the CPU : when the unit is not communicating with the CPU...
  • Page 15 2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions Mounting Screw Screw for attaching the unit to a Master Backplane. Connector Connects to the slot on the Master Backplane.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Item Description Current consumption FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : Max. 0.35 A (at 5V DC) FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : Max. 0.4 A (at 5V DC) Number of I/O per 16 points[16SE(can be allocated as 0 using NPST-GR)]...
  • Page 17: Recommended Cable Specifications

    2-2. Specifications 3. Recommended Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable : 1-pair [For 800m distance] Conductor •Conductor : Size : Min. 1.25 mm (AWG16 or larger) Insulation Resistance : Max. 16.8 Ω/km(at 20 °C) •Cable : Jacket Insulation material : Polyethylene Insulation thickness : Min.
  • Page 18: Dimensions

    2-3. Dimensions 2-3. Dimensions FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit 130.0 / 5.118 34.5 / 1.358 FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit 36.5 / 1.437 130.0 / 5.118 (unit : mm / in.)
  • Page 19 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION & SETTINGS 3-1. Installation Procedure ............16 3-2. Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units........17 1. Location................17 2. How to Install W Type(Wire) Link Units ......19 3-3. Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units ........20 3-4. Settings ..................21 1. Setting the Station Number(UNIT NO.) ......21 2.
  • Page 20: Installation Procedure

    1. Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units • Install W Type(Wire) Link Units on the corresponding Master Backplane. • FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit must be installed on the FP3 Master Backplane and FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit must be installed on the FP5 Master Backplane.
  • Page 21: Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units

    3-2.Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units 3-2.Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units 1. Location The W Type(Wire) Link Unit should be installed on a Master Backplane . The W Type(Wire) Link Unit is handled as P/W Link unit. Up to 3 P/W Link units can be installed on each CPU. Slot number P/W LINK number 1 Master...
  • Page 22 3-2.Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units Installation Examples [EXAMPLE 1] • A W Type(Wire) Link Unit is installed in slot number 0. Slot number • No other P/W Link Units are installed. P/W Link [EXAMPLE 2] • 3 W Type(Wire) Link Units are installed in slot numbers 1, 3 and 4. Slot number •...
  • Page 23: How To Install W Type(Wire) Link Units

    Hole 2 After plugging the unit into the Master Backplane, tighten the installation screw at the top and/or bottom. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : at the top FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : at the top and bottom Screwdriver Notes: •...
  • Page 24: Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units

    3-3.Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units 3-3.Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units • Connect positive(+) to positive and negative(-) to negative using a shielded twisted pair cable. • Connect one end of the shielded wire to the frame ground terminal, then ground the F.G. terminal to an earth ground.
  • Page 25: Settings

    3-4.Settings 3-4.Settings 1. Setting the Station Number(UNIT NO.) • A station number(UNIT NO.) can be selected using the two Station Number(UNIT NO.) Selectors. The number must be within the range of 01 to 32 and cannot be duplicated on that network. •...
  • Page 26: Cautions

    3-5.Cautions 3-5.Cautions • Install or remove the W Type(Wire) Link Unit only when all power is turned OFF. • Be sure to install the W Type(Wire) Link Unit securely in the Master Backplane. • Do not touch the connectors on rear side of the unit or backplane with your hard. Static electricity built-up on your body can damage the W Type(Wire) Link Unit.
  • Page 27 4. Hold Type Area/Non-hold Type Area Setting....35 5. Special Internal Relays and Special Data Registers for P/W PC Link..............36 4-3. Data Transfer .................38 1. Memory Configurations of the FP3/FP5......38 2. F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) Instruction ......39 3. F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) Instruction ......41 4. Cautions................43 4-4. Remote Programming............44 4-5.
  • Page 28: W Type(Wire) Link Functions

    4-1.W Type(Wire) Link Functions 4-1.W Type(Wire) Link Functions 1. Communication Functions The W Type(Wire) Link System can handle three kinds of communications between FP3 and FP5 Programmable Controllers: A P/W PC Link function A Data Transfer function A Remote Programming function The P/W PC Link function can only be performed when the W Type(Wire) Link Unit is set for the “PC Link...
  • Page 29 4-1.W Type(Wire) Link Functions Enabling PC Link Mode PC Link Mode is enabled with Mode Selector Switch 1(MODE SW. 1) on the front panel of the W Type(Wire) Link Unit. MODE SW. 1 OFF : PC Link Mode enabled ON : PC Link Mode disabled Notes : •...
  • Page 30: Unit Set Up Procedure

    4-1.W Type(Wire) Link Functions 2. Unit Set Up Procedure Follow the procedure below to set up the W Type(Wire) Link System. [STEP 1] Check the settings for station number(UNIT NO.), terminal station and PC Link Mode. •Is all power turned OFF during setting? •Is the station number(UNIT NO.) outside the allowed range(01 to 32)? •Do the station numbers(UNIT NO.) overlap? •Is the station number(UNIT NO.) of any unit in the PC Link Mode outside the allowed range...
  • Page 31: P/W Pc Link

    In the P/W PC Link for the FP3/FP5 Programmable Controllers, the PC Link Areas available are as follows: For “P/W PC LINK 0” : Max. 1,024 points relay link[link relays(L) : L0 to L63F] Max.
  • Page 32 4-2.P/W PC Link [EXAMPLE 2] • The contents of data register DT0 in the FP3 at station number 01(UNIT NO.01) will be transferred to the data register DT10 in the FP5 at station number 15(UNIT NO. 15). LD 0 1234H...
  • Page 33: Configuring The Pc Link Area

    4-2.P/W PC Link 2. Configuring the PC Link Area The data is sent from the send area within the PC Link Area of one CPU to the receive area within the PC Link Area of the other CPU. Each PC Link Area is composed of a relay link area and a data link area. In both relay and data link areas, addresses must be assigned for the send and receive areas.
  • Page 34 4-2.P/W PC Link Allocating the area for P/W PC Link • Each PC Link Area(P/W PC LINK 0 and P/W PC LINK 1) should be allocated its own areas(relay and data link areas) as a separate send area and receive area. •...
  • Page 35 4-2.P/W PC Link • The allocation of the areas available for the P/W PC LINK 0 and P/W PC LINK 1 in the CPU are specified using the system registers as follows ; System register Default Contents Setting range number value Link relays(L) size of the relay link 0 to 64 words from address L0...
  • Page 36 4-2.P/W PC Link When Connecting a P/W PC LINK 0 station to a P/W PC LINK 1 station When the P/W PC Link function is used, it is possible to connect a W Type(Wire) Link Unit which is assigned as P/W PC LINK 0 to a W Type(Wire) Link Unit which is assigned as P/W PC LINK 1. In this case, special attention is required when allocating the PC Link Area since the addresses for P/W PC LINK 0 and P/W PC LINK 1 are not in same absolute address range.
  • Page 37: Allocating The Pc Link Area Using Programming Tools

    4-2.P/W PC Link 3. Allocating the PC Link Area Using Programming Tools The PC Link Area can be allocated by setting system registers. System register setting is performed with the FP Programmer II or the NPST-GR programming support tool. Using the FP Programmer II The tools to be prepared : FP Programmer II :AFP1114, (or FP Programmer : AFP1112A or AFP1112) FP Peripheral Cable :AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m)
  • Page 38 4-2.P/W PC Link Using NPST-GR Programming Support Tool The tools to be prepared ; NPST-GR Software :AFP266538 FP Peripheral Cable :AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m) RS422/232C Adapter :AFP8550 RS232C Cable : Refer to page 91. Computer : IBM PC-AT 100 % compatible MS-DOS(PC-DOS) Ver.3.3 or later 1.
  • Page 39: Hold Type Area/Non-Hold Type Area Setting

    4-2.P/W PC Link 4. Hold Type Area/Non-hold Type Area Setting Link relays and link data registers can be set up as the Hold type or Non-hold type using the system registers 10 to [Area available for P/W PC LINK 0] •...
  • Page 40: Special Internal Relays And Special Data Registers

    4-2.P/W PC Link 5. Special Internal Relays and Special Data Registers for the P/W PC Link The P/W PC Link status of a network, the CPU status etc. can be checked using special internal relays(R) and spe- cial data registers(LD). Refer to page 68, “Monitoring Special Internal Pelays(R) &...
  • Page 41 4-2.P/W PC Link Checking a Send Area Overlap Error(P/W LINK 1 : DT9170, P/W LINK 2 : T9200, P/W LINK 3 : DT9230) When a send area overlap error occurs, the overlapped station numbers(UNIT NO.) can be found. These special data registers are useful to search a send area overlapped station when the error occurs.
  • Page 42: Data Transfer

    • A maximum of 16 words can be transferred at one time. 1. Memory Configuration of the FP3/FP5 The memory areas of FP3/FP5 Programmable Controllers which are related to the F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) and F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) instructions are as follows: Name of memory area...
  • Page 43: F145(Send)/P145(Psend) Instructions

    4-3. Data Transfer 2. F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) Instruction Link data send [ F145 (SEND, steps : 9), P145 (PSEND, steps : 9) ] Outlines The F145(SEND) instruction sends data to another Programmable Controller in the network whenever the trigger is turned ON. The P145(PSEND) instruction sends data to another Programmable Controller in the network only when the leading edge of the trigger is detected.
  • Page 44 4-3. Data Transfer Note : • When the flag R9031(special internal relay) turns ON(1), one of the following error codes are stored in DT9039(special data register). 71(Hexadecimal) : Response signal incicating that the transfer operation cannot be received. 72(Hexadecimal) : Buffer for the link is full. 73(Hexadecimal) : A response message was not received.
  • Page 45: F146(Recv)/P146(Precv) Instructions

    4-3. Data Transfer 3. F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) Instruction Link data receive [F146(RECV, steps : 9), P146(PRECV, steps : 9) ] Outlines The F146(RECV) instruction receives data from another Programmable Controller in the network whenever the trigger is turned ON. The P146(PRECV) instruction receivesdata from another Programmable Controller in the network only when the leading edge of the trigger is detected.
  • Page 46 4-3. Data Transfer Note : • When the flag R9031(special internal relay) turns ON(1), one of the following error codes are stored in DT9039(special data register). 71(Hexadecimal) : Response signal indicating that the transfer operation cannot be received. 72(Hexadecimal) : Buffer for the link is full. 73(Hexadecimal) : A response message was not received.
  • Page 47: Cautions

    4-3. Data Transfer 4. Cautions • One CPU cannot be related to 3 or more F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) and/or F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) instructions at the same time. Make sure that one CPU is not specified as 3 or more destinations or sources of the instructions at the same time.
  • Page 48: Remote Programming

    • The P/W Link units on one CPU are assigned as P/W LINK 1, P/W LINK 2 and P/W LINK 3 starting with the closest to the CPU. Remote Programming Configuration Example FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit FP3 Programmable Controller closest to you Programming Tool FP Programmer II NPST-GR [Station number(UNIT NO.) 01]...
  • Page 49 4-4. Remote Programming Using the FP Programmer II The tools to be prepared ; FP Programmer II ;AFP1114, (or FP Programmer : AFP1112A or AFP1112) FP Peripheral Cable ;AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m) 1.Connect the FP Programmer II to the RS422 port on the CPU using the FP Peripheral Cable.
  • Page 50 4-4. Remote Programming Using the NPST-GR Programming Support Tool The tools to be prepared ; NPST-GR Software :AFP266538 FP Peripheral Cable :AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m) RS422/232C Adapter :AFP8550 RS232C Cable : Refer to the page 91. Computer : IBM PC-AT 100 % compatible MS-DOS(PC-DOS) Ver.3.3 or later 1.Connect the RS422 port on the CPU to the RS422 port on the RS422/232C Adapter with the FP Peripheral Cable.
  • Page 51: Network Errors

    4-5. Network Errors 4-5.Network Errors When a network error occurs, the ERROR 2 LED turns ON or flashes and network operations cannot be performed. The details of the network error can be checked using the special internal relays and special data registers to determine what steps to take.
  • Page 52: Communication Times

    4-6. Communication Times 4-6.Communication Times The communication time is the time required for communications to be completed in a network. This depends upon the transmission cycle, transmission timing and the time needed for CPU processing(CPU scan time). 1. Transmission Cycle Time In the W Type(Wire) Link System, a token is passed [One Transmission Cycle] from one station to the next in sequential manner.
  • Page 53 4-6. Communication Times Time for P/W PC Link Processing at Each Station The time needed for P/W PC Link Processing at a station in PC Link Mode is calculated using the following equation : 1) When the station is not in PC Link Mode Tpci = 0 ms 2) When the station is in PC Link Mode Tpci = 1.0 ms + 0.04 ms x Bpci...
  • Page 54: P/W Pc Link Response Time

    4-6. Communication Times 2. P/W PC Link Response Time The P/W PC Link Response time is the time between an input transition at one station and the corresponding output transition to another station. In this section, the P/W PC Link Response Time is explained using the following example : [EXAMPLE] Station number 01 Station number 02...
  • Page 55 4-6. Communication Times Since the actual P/W PC Link Response Time depends upon the transmission cycle time, the transmission timing and the time needed for CPU processing(CPU scan time) etc., the P/W PC Link Response Time will deviate between the minimum and the maximum possible P/W PC Link Response Times. When installing the network, these values should be taken into consideration.
  • Page 56 4-6. Communication Times Maximum P/W PC Link Response Time “Maximum Rpc” The maximum amount of time needed between an input transition from a Programmable Controller and the corresponding output transition to the next Programmable Controller is calculated as follows ; Maximum Rpc = TidA + TscA + T1 + Ttc + TscB + T2 + TscB + TodB where : TidA...
  • Page 57: Data Transfer Response Time

    4-6. Communication Times 3. Data Transfer Response Time The Data Transfer Response time is the time bettween the point when a data transfer command message is transferred from one station to the point when the response message is sent back to the original station. Since the actual Data Transfer Response Time depends upon the transmission cycle time, the transmission timing and the time needed for CPU processing(CPU scan time) etc., the Data Transfer Response Time will deviate between the minimum and the maximum Data Transfer Response Times.
  • Page 58 4-6. Communication Times Maximum Data Transfer Response Time “Maximum Rdt” The maximum amount duration of time needed from the point when a data transfer command message is trans- ferred from one station to the point when the response message is sent back to the original station is calculated as follows : Maximum Rdt = Ttc + TscB + TscB + Ttc + TscA where :...
  • Page 59 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 5-1. Self-diagnostic Errors ............56 5-2. Error Flowchart..............57 1. Main Flowchart ..............57 1)ALARM LED ON Flowchart .........58 2)P/W PC Link Function Not Available Flowchart...59 PC Link Send Area Overlap Flowchart.......60 Station Number(UNIT NO.) Overlap Flowchart..61 Communication Error Flowchart.........62 3)ERROR LED ON/Flash Flowchart ........63 Station Number(UNIT NO.) Setting Error Flowchart.64 "PC"...
  • Page 60: Self-Diagnostic Errors

    5-1. Self-diagnostic Errors 5-1.Self-diagnostic Errors The W Type(Wire) Link Unit has hardware self-diagnostic functions to check errors in the W Type(Wire) Link Unit. Since the hardware diagnostics are performed right after the power is turned ON, the W Type(Wire) Link Unit will be activated only when no hardware error is detected.
  • Page 61: Error Flowchart

    Is the POWER LED on the the ERROR 1 and ERROR 2 LEDs flash. Power Supply Unit ON? Please refer to the FP3 HARDWARE Technical Manual. Is the ALARM LED on the CPU ON? Is the ALARM LED on the W Go to the "ALARM LED ON Flowchart".
  • Page 62: Alarm Led On Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart 1)ALARM LED ON Flowchart The ALARM LED on the W Type(Wire) Link is ON. Test the unit by turning the power OFF and then ON. Does the ALARM LED turn ON again after the test Replace the unit with a spare W Type(Wire) Link Unit if available.
  • Page 63: P/W Pc Link Function Not Available Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart 2)P/W PC Link Function Not Available Flowchart There si a unit whose P/W PC Link function is not available. First, check the source unit whose data cannot be transferred. Set the Mode Selector Switch 1(MODE SW. 1) to OFF and Is the unit set in PC Link Mode? turn OFF the power .
  • Page 64: Pc Link Send Area Overlap Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart PC Link Send Area Overlap Flowchart PC Link send area is overlapped. (The ERROR 2 LED is ON.) Using the special data registers (numbers 40 to 45 or 50 to 55), check the PC Link send area allocation. Did you find the PC Link Please contact us.
  • Page 65: Station Number(Unit No.) Overlap Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart Station Number(UNIT NO.) Overlap Flowchart Station number(UNIT NO.) is overlapped. Are transmission cables installed and connected Install the cables correctly. Properly? See Note 1) Set the Mode Selector Switches 3 and 4(MODE SW. 3 and 4) to ON at each end of the W type(Wire) Link network Are terminal stations set properly? and then turn OFF the power.
  • Page 66: Communication Error Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart Communication Error Flowchart Station number(UNIT NO.) is overlapped. Are transmission cables installed and connected Install the cables correctly. Properly? See Note 1) Set the Mode Selector Switches 3 and 4(MODE SW. 3 and 4) to ON at each end of the W type(Wire) Link network Are terminal stations set properly? and then turn OFF the power.
  • Page 67: Error Led On/Flash Flowchart

    5-2. Error Flowchart 3)ERROR LED ON/Flash Flowchart The ERROR 2 LED flashes. Is the station number(UNIT NO.) Is the unit set for PC set in the range of 01 to 32? Link Mode? Set the station number(UNIT NO.) in theproper range(01 to 32). Is the station number(UNIT NO.) * Be sure to set it not to overlap set in the range of 01 to 16?
  • Page 68: Station Number(Unit No.) Setting Error Flowchart.64

    5-2. Error Flowchart Station Number(UNIT NO.) Setting Error Flowchart The ERROR 2 LED flashes. Is the station number(UNIT NO.) Is the unit set for PC set in the range of 01 to 32? Link Mode? Set the station number(UNIT NO.) in theproper range(01 to 32).
  • Page 69 & Special Data Registers(DT) ...........68 2. Table of Special Internal Relays(R) ........71 3. Table of Special Data Registers(DT).........76 6-3. Table of FP3/FP5 System Registers ........81 6-4. Table of FP3/FP5 Operands...........83 1. Organized by Processing Size ...........83 2. Organized by Function ............84 6-5.
  • Page 70: Computer Link Function Using A C.c.u

    6-1. Computer Link Function Using a C.C.U. 6-1.Computer Link Function Using a C.C.U. The FP3/FP5 Programmable Controllers can communicate with a computer which is also in the W Type(Wire) Link System by using a C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit). In the Computer Link function, communication is performed using the MEWTOCOL-COM protocol, the half- duplex communication protocol for the FP Series Programmable Controllers.
  • Page 71 MEWTOCOL-COM commands which follow the “LC” command. For details about the com- mands (such as RD or RS) refer to the FP3/FP5 C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit) Technical Manual. •To change the target network, use the “LC” command as often as necessary.
  • Page 72: How To Read Special Internal Relays(R)

    6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) 6-2.How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) Internal relays(R) and data registers(DT) whose usage has been already determined by the system design are called “special internal relays(R)” and “special data registers(DT)”. Since they are specialized for indicating the setting conditions or operating status of a network, it is very effective to use them for network operation checking and operation control.
  • Page 73 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) [Hexadecimal] To change the number system to hexadecimal decimal or binary, press the key. (BIN) Note : • When the data is displayed in hexadecimal, the letter “H” is displayed on the display of the FP Programmer.
  • Page 74 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) Using NPST-GR Programming Support Tool The tools to be prepared : NPST-GR Software : AFP266538 FP Peripheral Cable : AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m) RS422/232C Adapter : AFP8550 RS232C cable : Refer to page 91. Computer : IBM PC-AT 100 % compatible MS-DOS(PC-DOS) Ver.3.3 or higher...
  • Page 75: Table Of Special Internal Relays(R)

    6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) 2. Table of Special Internal Relays(R) The special internal relays are used for special purposes in the Programmable Controller. Since these relays cannot be used as outputs, they should only be used. WR900(Data Transfer instructions ;...
  • Page 76 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) WR906(P/W PC Link 0 ; PC Link Mode status) Word number Address Description R9060 Station number 01(UNIT NO. 01) 0 : Not in PC Link Mode or In an error condition 1 : In PC Link Mode R9061 Station number 02(UNIT NO.
  • Page 77 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) WR907(P/W PC Link 0 ; CPU Mode status) Word number Address Description R9070 Station number 01(UNIT NO.01) 0 : In PROG. mode 1 : In RUN mode R9071 Station number 02(UNIT NO.02) 0 : In PROG.
  • Page 78 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) WR908(P/W PC Link 1 ; PC Link Mode status) Word number Address Description R9080 Station number 01(UNIT NO. 01) 0 : Not in PC Link Mode or In an error condition 1 : In PC Link Mode R9081 Station number 02(UNIT NO.
  • Page 79 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) WR909(P/W PC Link 1 ; CPU Mode status) Word number Address Description R9090 Station number 01(UNIT NO.01) 0 : In PROG. mode 1 : In RUN mode R9091 Station number 02(UNIT NO.02) 0 : In PROG.
  • Page 80: Table Of Special Data Registers(Dt)

    6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) 3. Table of Special Data Registers(DT) The special data registers are used for special purposes in the Programmable Controller. Data cannot be transferred to the special data registers(except for DT9060 to DT9122). DT9017/DT9018(Data Transfer instructions ;...
  • Page 81 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) DT9160 to DT9169[P/W Link : Station number(UNIT NO.) & Error flags] Address Description DT9160 Station number(UNIT NO.). P/W Link 1 DT9161 The error status. (See Note below) DT9162 Station number(UNIT NO.). P/W Link 2 DT9163 The error status.
  • Page 82 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) DT9170 to DT9187(P/W Link 1 status) Address Description DT9170 The P/W PC Link overlapped station number(UNIT NO.) is stored here. DT9171 The results of the trial operation in the test mode. [used only for P Type(Optical) Link Unit] DT9172 Counts how many times a token is lost.
  • Page 83 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) DT9200 to DT9217(P/W Link 2 status) Address Description DT9200 The P/W PC Link overlapped station number(UNIT NO.) is stored here. DT9201 The results of the trial operation in the test mode. [used only for P Type(Optical) Link Unit] DT9202 Counts how many times a token is lost.
  • Page 84 6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R) & Special Data Registers(DT) DT9230 to DT9247(P/W Link 3 status) Address Description DT9230 The P/W PC Link overlapped station number(UNIT NO.) is stored here. DT9231 The results of the trial operation in the test mode. [used only for P Type(Optical) Link Unit] DT9232 Counts how many times a token is lost.
  • Page 85: Table Of Fp3/Fp5 System Registers

    6-3. Table of FP3/FP5 System Registers 6-3. Table of FP3/FP5 System Registers Number Description Default value Settable range Memory Allocation Sequence program memory size FP3: 2 to 10k words (See note 1. on the next page) FP3(16k type)&FP5: 2 to 16 words...
  • Page 86 1. The total maximum memory available for the sequence program area size and machine language program area size is 10K words for the FP3. 2. The value of address No.5 and 6 must be the same. The Set(Preset) value area(SV) and the Count(Elapsed) value area(EV) are also Hold/Non-hold according to the set value of No.6.
  • Page 87: Table Of Fp3/Fp5 Operands

    DT9000 to DT9255 Link data register LD0 to LD255 File register : FL0 to FL8188 FP3(16K type) & FP5 : FL0 to FL22524 Index register IX One word each (No numbering system) Index register IY Timer/Counter Set(Preset) value SV0 to SV255...
  • Page 88: Organized By Function

    (word) Special data register DT9000 to DT9255 (word) File register : FL0 to FL8188 (word) FP3(16K type) & FP5: FL0 to FL22524 Index modifier Index register IX One word each (word) (No numbering system) Index register IY (word) Timer/Counter Timer contact...
  • Page 89: Ascii Code

    6-5. ASCII Code 6-5. ASCII Code ASCII Code SPACE " & < – > *1. MSD : Most Significant Digit *2. LSD : Least Significant Digit...
  • Page 90: Product Types

    6-6. Product Types 6-6. Product Types Basic Configurations Type Part number Description FP3 Standard 10 k-step type AFP3210 EPROM/RAM operation Version AFP3211 EPROM/RAM operation with comment and trace function AFP3212 RAM operation FP3C Version 10 k-step type AFP3210C EEPROM/EPROM/RAM operation...
  • Page 91 6-6. Product Types Input Unit Type Part number Description DC input type AFP33023 16 points, screw terminal style Input voltage: 12 V DC to 24 V DC AFP33024 32 points, connector style Input voltage: 12 V DC to 24 V DC AFP33027 64 points, connector style Input voltage: 12 V DC to 24 V DC...
  • Page 92 6-6. Product Types Output Unit Type Part number Description Relay output type AFP33103 16 points, screw terminal style without relay socket 2 A/point, 5 A/common, 250 V AC, 30 V DC AFP33203 16 points, screw terminal style with relay socket 2 A/point, 5 A/common, 250 V AC, 30 V DC Transistor output type AFP33483...
  • Page 93 6-6. Product Types Output Unit Type Part number Description Transistor output type AFP53493 32 points, connector style NPN open collector 0.5 A/point, 4 A/common, 12 V DC to 24 V DC Fuse blown detection function not available. AFP53473 32 points, screw terminal style NPN open collector 0.2 A/point, 1.6 A/common, 5 V DC to 12 V DC...
  • Page 94 For FP3/FP5 CPU, FP3/FP5 Positioning Unit AFP8805 For FP3/FP5 Data Process Unit Fuse AFP88021 2 A rating, for FP3 Power Supply Units (AFP3631, AFP3634) AFP88032 5 A rating, for Output Unit (AFP33703) AFP88042 5 A rating, for Output Units (AFP33483, AFP33583)
  • Page 95 RS422/232C Adapter AFP8550 RS422 to RS232C signal converter Used for connection between the computer’s RS232C port and the FP3/ FP5 CPU’s RS422 port when programming with the NPST-GR etc. RS232C cable Needs to be Cable needed for connection between the made to RS422/232C Adapter’s RS232C port and your...
  • Page 96 RS422 port and the FP ROM Writer’s RS422 port. P/W Link System P Type(Optcal) Link Unit Type Part number Description FP3 P Type (Optical) Link Unit AFP3710 One of the P/W Link Units Main Function: P/W PC Link, Data Transfer, Remote Rrogramming Computer Link...
  • Page 97 RS232C port and your computer. Refer to wiring below. C-NET Link Unit and Peripheral Type Part number Description FP3 C-NET Link Unit AFP3463 One of the P/W Link Units Main Functions: Computer Link (1 computer: 1 Programmable Controller) Communication medium:...
  • Page 98 6-6. Product Types Remote I/O System Master Unit Type Part number Description FP3 Master Unit AFP3740 Main Function: Remote I/O Control, Remote Programming, FP5 Master Unit AFP5740 Memory Access Slave Unit Type Part number Description FP3 Slave Unit AFP3741 One of the slave stations...
  • Page 99 6-6. Product Types FP I/O Terminal Unit and Cable Type Part number Description Primary FP I/O Terminal Unit AFP87421 Power supply: 24 V DC Input: 8 points 24 V DC input power supply AFP87422 Power supply: 24 V DC Input: 16 points 24 V DC input power supply AFP87423 Power supply: 24 V DC Output: 8 points Transistor NPN (0.5 A/24 V DC)
  • Page 100: Index

    File register(FL) ...........38 Self-diagnostic errors ........56 FP Programmer........33,45 Settings ............21 FP Programmer II........33,45 Special data registers(DT) ......76 FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ......8 Special internal relay(R).......71 FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ......10 Specifications ..........12 Station Number(UNIT NO.) Selector ..8,10 System configurations ........3 General specifications ........12...
  • Page 101: Record Of Changes

    RECORD OF CHANGES RECORD OF CHANGES ACG No. Date Description of Changes ACG-M0032-1 APR.1993 First edition...

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