Panasonic FP E Series User manual

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WARNING
If critical situations that could lead to user’s death or serious injury is assumed by
mishandling of the product.
-Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system, so that the whole
system remains safe in the event of failure of this product or other external factor.
-Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to an explosion.
-Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could cause damage to the lithium
battery or other electronic parts.
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If critical situations that could lead to user’s injury or only property damage is assumed
by mishandling of the product.
-To prevent abnormal exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at the values less
than the maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assure in these specifications.
-Do not dismantle or remodel the product. It could lead to abnormal exothermic heat or
smoke generation.
-Do not touch the terminal while turning on electricity. It could lead to an electric shock..
-Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
-Connect the wires or connectors securely.
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-Do not allow foreign matters such as liquid, flammable materials, metals to go into the
inside of the product. It might cause exothermic heat or smoke generation.
-Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power
supply is on.
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Table of Contents
Before You Start
Programming Tool Restrictions
When Changing Ladder Program from 12k Type to 32k Type
Compatibility with FP0
1. Functions and Restrictions of the Unit 1-1
1.1 Features and Functions of the Unit 1-2
1.2 Unit Types 1-6
1.2.1 FPΣControl Unit 1-6
1.2.2 FPΣExpansion Unit 1-7
1.2.3 FP0 Expansion Unit 1-8
1.2.4 Communication Cassette 1-8
1.3 Restrictions on Unit Combinations 1-9
1.3.1 Restrictions on FP0 Expansion Unit 1-9
1.4 Programming Tools 1-11
1.4.1 Tools Needed for Programming 1-11
1.4.2 Software Environment and Suitable Cable 1-11
2. Specifications and Functions of the Unit 2-1
2.1 Parts and Functions 2-2
2.2 Input and Output Specifications 2-6
2.2.1 Input Specifications 2-6
2.2.2 Output Specifications 2-8
2.3 Terminal Layout Diagram 2-11
2.3.1 Control Unit (for C32) 2-11
2.3.2 Control Unit (for C28) 2-12
2.3.3 Control Unit (for C24) 2-12
2.4 Analog Potentiometer 2-13
2.4.1 Overview of Analog Potentiometer 2-13
2.5 Thermister Input (Only for TM type) 2-14
2.5.1 Overview of Thermister Input 2-14
2.5.2 Loading of Thermister Temperature Data 2-16
2.6 Calendar Timer 2-17
2.6.1 Area for Clock/Calendar Function 2-17
2.6.2 Setting of Clock/Calendar Function 2-17
2.6.3 Example Showing the Clock/Calendar being Used 2-18
2.6.4 30-second Compensation Sample Program 2-19

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3. Expansion 3-1
3.1 Type of Expansion Unit 3-2
3.2 Expansion Method of Units for FP0 and FPΣ3-3
3.3 Expansion Method of FPΣExpansion Unit 3-4
3.4 Specifications of FPΣExpansion Unit 3-5
3.4.1 FPΣExpansion Unit 3-5
3.4.2 FPΣExpansion Data Memory Unit 3-9
3.4.3 Other Expansion Units 3-12
4. I/O Allocation 4-1
4.1 I/O Allocation 4-2
4.2 Allocation of FPΣControl Unit 4-3
4.3 Allocation of FPΣExpansion Unit 4-4
4.3.1 I/O Numbers of FPΣExpansion Unit 4-4
4.4 Allocation of FP0 Expansion Unit 4-5
4.4.1 I/O Numbers of FP0 Expansion Unit 4-5
5. Installation and Wiring 5-1
5.1 Installation 5-2
5.1.1 Installation Environment and Space 5-2
5.1.3 Installation Using the Optional Mounting Plate 5-5
5.2 Wiring of Power Supply 5-8
5.2.1 Wiring of Power Supply 5-8
5.2.2 Grounding 5-10
5.3 Wiring of Input and Output 5-11
5.3.1 Input Wiring 5-11
5.3.2 Output Wiring 5-13
5.3.3 Precautions Regarding Input and Output Wirings 5-14
5.4 Wiring of MIL Connector Type 5-15
5.5 Wiring of Terminal Block Type 5-17
5.6 Safety Measures 5-19
5.6.1 Safety Measures 5-19
5.6.2 Momentary Power Failures 5-19
5.6.3 Protection of Power Supply and Output Sections 5-20
5.7 Installation and Setting of Backup Battery 5-21

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5.7.1 Installation of Backup Battery 5-21
5.7.2 System Register Setting 5-22
5.7.3 Time for Replacement of Backup Battery 5-22
5.7.4 Lifetime of Backup Battery 5-23
6. High-speed counter, Pulse Output and PWM Output functions 6-1
6.1 Overview of Each Functions 6-2
6.1.1 Three Functions that Use Built-in High-speed Counter 6-2
6.1.2 Performance of Built-in High-speed Counter 6-3
6.2.1 Specifications 6-4
6.2.2 Functions Used and Restrictions 6-6
6.2.3 Booting Time 6-9
6.3 High-speed Counter Function 6-10
6.3.1 Overview of High-speed Counter Function 6-10
6.3.2 Input Modes and Count 6-10
6.3.3 Minimum Input Pulse Width 6-11
6.3.4 I/O Allocation 6-12
6.3.5 Instructions used with High-speed Counter Function 6-12
6.3.6 Sample program 6-15
6.4 Pulse Output Function 6-18
6.4.1 Overview of Pulse Output Function 6-18
6.4.2 Types of Pulse Output Method and Operation Modes 6-19
6.4.3 I/O Allocation 6-21
6.4.4 Pulse output control instructions (F0) (F1) 6-22
6.4.5 Positioning Control Instruction F171 - Trapezoidal Control (Common to Transistor
type) 6-25
6.4.6 Positioning Control Instruction F171 – Home Return (Common to Transistor type) 6-30
6.4.7 Pulse Output Instruction F172 – JOG operation (Common to Transistor type) 6-36
6.4.8 Positioning Control Instruction F174 – Data Table Contro. 6-40
6.4.9 Action of the Flag concerning Linear Interpolation and Circular Interpolation 6-42
6.4.10 Pulse Output Instruction F175 – Linear Interpolation (Only for C32T2, C28P2,
C32T2H and C28P2H) 6-48
6.4.11 Pulse Output Instruction F176 – Circular Interpolation (Only for C32T2, C28P2,
C32T2H and C28P2H) 6-50
6.5 PWM Output Function 6-59
6.5.1 Overview 6-59
6.5.2 PWM Output Instruction F173 6-59
7. Communication Cassette 7-1
7.1 Functions and Types 7-2
7.1.1 Functions of Communication Cassette 7-2
7.1.2 Types of Communication Cassette 7-6
7.1.3 Names and Principle Applications of the Ports 7-9
7.1.4 Setting of AFPG806 Switch 7-9
7.2 Communication Specifications 7-10

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7.2.1 Precaution When Using RS485 Port 7-12
7.3 Installation and Wiring 7-14
7.3.1 Installation of Communication Cassette 7-14
7.3.2 Wiring 7-15
7.3.3 Cables 7-17
7.4 Communication Function 1: Computer Link 7-18
7.4.1 Computer Link 7-18
7.4.2 1:1 Communication (Computer link) 7-26
7.4.3 1:N Communication (Computer Link) 7-29
7.4.4 MEWTOCOL Master (Sample Program) (Available For 32k Type Only) 7-34
7.5 Communication Function: General-purpose Serial Communication 7-36
7.5.1 General-purpose Serial Communication 7-36
7.5.2 Communication with External Devices 7-39
7.5.3 Connection with 1:1 Communication (General-purpose serial communication) 7-49
7.5.4 1:N Communication (General-purpose Serial Communication) 7-61
7.6 Communication Function 3: PC(PLC) link 7-62
7.6.1 PC(PLC) link 7-62
7.6.2 Setting Communication Parameters 7-64
7.6.3 Monitoring 7-73
7.6.4 Connection Example of PC(PLC) link 7-74
7.6.5 PC(PLC) link Response Time 7-78
7.7 Communication Function 4: MODBUS RTU Communication 7-82
7.7.1 MODBUS RTU Communication 7-82
8. Self-Diagnostic and Troubleshooting 8-1
8.1 Self-Diagnostic function 8-2
8.1.1 LED Display for Status Condition 8-2
8.1.2 Operation on Error 8-2
8.2 Troubleshooting 8-3
8.2.1 If ERROR/ALARM LED is Flashing 8-3
8.2.2 If ERROR/ALARM LED is ON 8-4
8.2.3 ALL LEDs are OFF 8-5
8.2.4 Diagnosing Output Malfunction 8-6
8.2.5 A Protect Error Message Appears 8-7
8.2.6 PROG Mode does not Change to RUN 8-7
8.2.7 A Transmission Error has Occurred through RS485 8-8
8.2.8 No Communication is Available through RS232C 8-8
9. Precautions During Programming 9-1
9.1 Use of Duplicated Output 9-2
9.1.1 Duplicated Output 9-2
9.1.2 When Output is Repeated with an OT, KP, SET or RST Instruction 9-2

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9.2 Handling BCD Data 9-4
9.2.1 BCD Data 9-4
9.2.2 Handling BCD Data in the PLC 9-4
9.3 Handling Index Registers 9-5
9.3.1 Index Registers 9-5
9.3.2 Memory Areas Which can be Modified with Index Registers 9-5
9.3.3 Example of Using an Index Register 9-6
9.4 Operation Errors 9-7
9.4.1 Outline of Operation Errors 9-7
9.4.2 Operation Mode When an Operation Error Occurs 9-7
9.4.3 Dealing with Operation Errors 9-7
9.4.4 Points to Check in Program 9-8
9.5 Instruction of Leading Edge Detection Method 9-9
9.5.1 Instructions of Leading Edge Detection Method 9-9
9.5.2 Operation and Precautions When RUN Starts 9-10
9.5.3 Precautions When Using a Control Instruction 9-11
9.6 Precautions for Programming 9-13
9.7 Rewrite Function During RUN 9-14
9.7.1 Operation of Rewrite During RUN 9-14
9.7.2 Cases Where Rewriting During Run is not Possible 9-15
9.7.3 Procedures and Operation of Rewrite During RUN 9-17
9.8 Processing During Forced Input and Output 9-19
9.8.1 Processing when forced input/output is initiated during RUN 9-19
10. Specifications 10-1
10.1 Table of Specifications 10-2
10.1.1 General Specifications 10-2
Performance Specifications 10-5
10.2 I/O No. Allocation 10-12
10.3 Relays, Memory Areas and Constants 10-14
11. Dimensions 11-1
11.1 Dimensions 11-2
11.1.1 Control Unit (Transistor Output Type) 11-2
11.1.2 Control Unit (Relay Output Type) 11-3
11.1.3 Expansion Unit 11-4
11.2 Connection Diagram with Motor Driver 11-5
11.2.1 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. MINAS A-series, AIII-series 11-5
11.2.2 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. MINAS Sseries, E-series 11-5
11.2.3 Power Supply Specification 11-6

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12.Appendix 12-1
12.1 Table of System Registers 12-3
12.1.2 Table of System Registers for FPΣ12-6
12.1.3 Table of Special Internal Relays for FPΣ12-12
12.1.4 Table of Special Data Registers for FPΣ12-21
12.2 Table of Basic Instructions 12-35
12.3 Table of High-level Instructions 12-69
12.4 Table of Error codes 12-129
12.5 MEWTOCOL-COM Communication Commands 12-143
12.6 Hexadecimal/Binary/BCD 12-144
12.7 ASCII Codes 12-145

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Before You Start
Installation environment
Do not use the FPΣunit where it will be exposed to the following:
•Direct sunlight and ambient temperatures outside the range of 0°C to +55°C.
(When installing the unit in a control panel, carefully consider radiation. Also, do not install the unit
immediately above any devices generating heat.)
•Ambient humidity outside the range of 30% to 85% RH (at 25°C, non-condensing).
•Sudden temperature changes causing condensation.
•Inflammable or corrosive gas.
•Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or saline matter.
•Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as ammonia
or caustic soda.
•Direct vibration, shock or direct drop of water.
•Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment,
radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching surges.
Static electricity
•Before touching the unit, always touch a grounded piece of metal in order to discharge static electricity.
•In dry locations, excessive static electricity can cause problems.
Cleaning
•Do not use thinner based cleaners because they deform the unit case and fade colors.
Power supplies
•An insulated power supply with an internal protective circuit should be used. The power suppy for the
control unit operation is a non-insulated circuit, so if an incorrect voltage is directly applied, the
internal circuit may be damaged or destroyed.
•If using a power supply without a protective circuit, power should be supplied through a protective
element such as a fuse.
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.
Before turning on the power
When turning on the power for the first time, be sure to take the precautions given below.
•When performing installation, check to make sure that there are no scraps of wiring, particularly
conductive fragments, adhering to the unit.
•Verify that the power supply wiring, I/O wiring, and power supply voltage are all correct.
•Sufficiently tighten the installation screws and terminal screws.
•Set the mode selector to PROG. Mode.

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Before entering a program
Be sure to perform a program clear operation before entering a program.
Operation procedure when using FPWIN GR Ver.2
Select “Online Edit Mode” on the FPWIN GR “On line” menu.
Select “Clear Program” on the “Edit” menu.
When the confirmation dialog box is displayed, click on “Yes” to clear the program.
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.
•Specifying the password carefully
- The password setting is designed to avoid programs being accidentally overwritten. If the password is
forgotten, however, it will be impossible to overwrite the program even if you want to. Also, if a
possword is forcibly bypassed, the program is deleted. When specifying the password, note it in the
specifications manual or in another safe location in case it is forgotten at some point.
Operation procedure when using FPWIN GR Ver.2
Select “Online Edit Mode” on the FPWIN GR “On line” menu.
Select “Clear Program” on the “Edit” menu.
Battery
Do not install the battery when it is not used.
There is a possibility of leak if the battery remains discharged.