Cautions Regarding Connecting The 5V Dc Type - Panasonic GTWIN Reference Manual

Connecting the GT to a PLC

7.3 Cautions Regarding Connecting the 5V DC Type

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When directly connecting the GT01/GT02 to an FP-Series TOOL port, the
number of units that can draw power from the FP-Series power supply is
limited. Please proceed in accordance with the information given below.
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Please perform connections with the power turned off.
FP-Series type
FP-X
FP0/FP0R
FP
FP2
FP2SH
FP-e
* Expansion is possible with the number of units given above, regardless of the type of unit.
For further information, refer to the FP-X User's Manual and FP2/FP2SH
Hardware Manual.
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Limitations when connecting a GT 5V DC type
The number of units which can be expanded depends on the unit type.
Maximum of two expansion units *
Maximum of six expansion units *
The method for calculating the number of units that can be expanded is provided in the
hardware manual. Follow that formula and keep the GT's power consumption no higher
than 200mA when calculating.
No particular restrictions.
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