Panasonic FP (Sigma) Specifications page 7

FPΣ (Sigma)
Optimised communication functions
Convenient station no. setting function enables flexible use, even when there are product type
changes.
Station no. switchability allows the use of unified programming and program switching.
Because even the communications parameters can be changed in the program, connection is enabled with
external devices that have different communication parameters.
FPΣ (Sigma) Station
No. setting switch
Great for these applications, too...
Computer linkage with up to 99 stations enabled (max. 32 stations when using C-NET adapter).
Ability to gather data from multiple stations means greater design freedom.
Previous models
Relay stations required for linking medium-scale PLCs
Computer
Commercial
adapter
RS232C
Commercial
adapter
RS232C
Can also be connected to external devices that are equipped with RS485 interface
Enables connection to external devices, such as temperature regulators,
that are equipped with RS485 interface.
Applicable with data gathering or setting adjustment.
With the RS232C type communications cassette
Efficient connection with other control devices helps to save space!
Enables connection to devices with RS232C interface, such as a
programmable display panel, image processing device and other devices.
When used as a tool port, up to 3 external devices can be connected.
FP0 FP0
FP0 FP0
RS485
Communication parameters changed by instructions
With the FPΣ (Sigma)
Computer linkage with up to 99 stations
Computer
RS232C
Commercial
adapter
Control is possible using
commercially available
RS485 devices.
A 2-channel type communication
cassette is used.
02/2006
FPΣ FPΣ FPΣ
RS485
Example: Connection with
GT11/GT30
FPΣ
commercially available
temperature regulator
Temperature
RS232C
regulator, etc.
RS232C
RS485
FPΣ
GT11/GT30
RS232C RS232C
Temperature
regulator, etc.
Image
processing device
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