Panasonic FP-M Hardware User manual

FP-M Hardware
ACG-M0045-1 94.12
FP-M
Hardware
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: FEATURES
1-1. Features and Functions...........................................................................................2
1. Features..............................................................................................................2
2. Functions............................................................................................................3
1) Advanced control functions.......................................................................3
2) Network .....................................................................................................6
1-2. Product Types.........................................................................................................9
1. Control Boards...................................................................................................9
2. Expansion Boards............................................................................................10
3. Intelligent Boards.............................................................................................10
4. Link Boards and Adapters ...............................................................................11
1-3. Expansion and Configurations .............................................................................12
1. Expansion of FP-Ms ........................................................................................12
2. Restriction of Expansion..................................................................................12
1) Expansion boards.....................................................................................12
2) Intelligent boards .....................................................................................12
3) Link boards..............................................................................................12
3. Combination of Boards....................................................................................13
1) Combination of relay output type control and expansion boards............13
2) Combination of transistor output type control and expansion boards.....13
1-4. Programming Tools for FP-Ms ............................................................................14
1. Programming Tools .........................................................................................14
1) NPST-GR Software .................................................................................14
2) FP Programmer II.....................................................................................14
2. Tools for Making a Programmed ROM...........................................................15
1) Writing a program to memory (EPROM) with an FP ROM writer.........15
2) Writing a program to memory (EPROM) with NPST-GR Software
and a commercially available ROM programmer....................................15
3) Writing a program to the memory (EPROM) via the master memory
(EEPROM) with a commercially available ROM programmer ..............16
CHAPTER 2: SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS TERMINOLOGY
2-1. Specifications of Control Board and Expansion Board .......................................18
1. General.............................................................................................................18
2. Performance.....................................................................................................18
3. Input.................................................................................................................20
4. Output ..............................................................................................................20
1) Relay output type.....................................................................................20
2) Transistor output type (PNP and NPN open collector)............................21
2-2. Parts Terminology................................................................................................22
1. Control Boards.................................................................................................22
1) C20R and C20RC types...........................................................................22
2) C20T and C20TC types ...........................................................................24
3) C32T and C32TC types ...........................................................................26
2. Expansion Boards............................................................................................28
1) E20R type ................................................................................................28
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2) M1T-E type..............................................................................................29
3) M1T-EI type ............................................................................................30
4) M1T-EO type...........................................................................................31
3. Board and Case Structure ................................................................................32
1) Board type................................................................................................32
2) Case type..................................................................................................32
2-3. Dimensions...........................................................................................................33
1. Board Type ......................................................................................................33
1) Control boards..........................................................................................33
2) Expansion boards.....................................................................................33
3) Building dimensions................................................................................34
4) Mounting hole dimensions.......................................................................34
2. Case Type ........................................................................................................35
1) Case dimensions for control, expansion, intelligent and link boards ......35
2) Building dimensions................................................................................35
3) Mounting hole dimensions.......................................................................35
CHAPTER 3: I/O ALLOCATION
3-1. I/O Allocation of Control Boards.........................................................................38
3-2. I/O Allocation of Expansion Boards....................................................................39
3-3. I/O Allocation Examples......................................................................................40
CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION AND WIRING
4-1. Stacking the Boards..............................................................................................42
1. Board Type ......................................................................................................42
2. Case Type ........................................................................................................43
4-2. Installation............................................................................................................44
1. Panel Mount.....................................................................................................44
1) Board type mounting method (without mounting plate) .........................44
2) Case type mounting method (using mounting plate)...............................44
2. DIN Rail Mount...............................................................................................44
3. Cautions...........................................................................................................45
4-3. Wiring...................................................................................................................46
1. Power Supply Wiring ......................................................................................46
1) Wiring for power supply..........................................................................46
2) Power supply lines...................................................................................46
3) Grounding................................................................................................47
4) Momentary power drop ...........................................................................47
5) Safety.......................................................................................................47
2. Input and Output Wiring (Control and Expansion Boards).............................48
1) Wiring for I/O power supply
(C20R control board and E20R expansion board)...................................48
2) Wiring description for I/O power supply
(C20R control board and E20R expansion board)...................................49
3) Wiring for I/O power supply
(C20T, C32T, M1T-E, M1T-EI, and M1T-EO series)............................50
4) Wiring description for I/O power supply
(C20T, C32T, M1T-E, M1T-EI, and M1T-EO series)............................51
5) Wiring for I/O connectors (MIL connector)............................................55
6) Wiring for I/O terminals..........................................................................61
7) Wiring for programming tool port...........................................................62
8) Wiring for RS232C port ..........................................................................62
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3. Wiring Diagram and Pin Layouts....................................................................63
1) Control boards..........................................................................................63
2) Expansion boards.....................................................................................68
CHAPTER 5: BEFORE PROGRAMMING
5-1. Operating Principles of the Programmable Controller.........................................74
1. Basic Configuration.........................................................................................74
2. Basic Operation ...............................................................................................76
5-2. Before Turning the Power ON .............................................................................78
1. Things to Check Before Turning the Power ON .............................................78
2. Operation Procedure........................................................................................79
5-3. How to Program the Programmable Controller ...................................................80
1. Making a Ladder Diagram...............................................................................80
2. Relays and Timer/Counter Contacts in the FP-M............................................81
3. I/O Allocation in the FP-M..............................................................................83
1) Control boards..........................................................................................83
2) Expansion boards.....................................................................................83
5-4. Programming with NPST-GR Software...............................................................84
1. System Configuration......................................................................................84
2. Features of NPST-GR Software Ver. 3 ...........................................................85
3. NPST-GR Configuration .................................................................................86
1) Overview of the programming screen .....................................................86
2) Overview of the menu window................................................................88
4. NPST-GR Installation and Configuration .......................................................89
1) Preparing for installation .........................................................................89
2) NPST-GR installation..............................................................................90
3) How to use NPST-GR effectively ...........................................................92
4) NPST-GR startup.....................................................................................92
5) Configuring NPST-GR............................................................................93
5. Exiting NPST-GR............................................................................................95
6. Basic Key Operation for Programs..................................................................96
7. Downloading a Program to the Programmable Controller..............................97
8. Saving a Program to Disk................................................................................98
9. Printing ............................................................................................................99
5-5. Programming with FP Programmer II................................................................100
1. System Configuration....................................................................................100
2. Downloading a Program to the Programmable Controller............................101
5-6. RAM and ROM Operations ...............................................................................103
1. RAM and ROM Operations...........................................................................103
2. Operation Without Backup Battery Enabled.................................................104
3. Notes on Operation with Memory (ROM Operation) ...................................105
5-7. How to Program ROM.......................................................................................106
1. Memory (ROM) Type....................................................................................106
2. Install the Memory (ROM)............................................................................107
3. How to Program ROM...................................................................................107
1) Writing a program to the memory (EPROM) via master memory
(EEPROM) with a commercially available ROM programmer ............107
2) Writing a program to the memory (EPROM) with NPST-GR
Software and a commercially available ROM programmer..................109
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
6-1. Self-diagnostic Function ....................................................................................112
CONTENTS

1. Operation Monitor LEDs When an Error Occurs..........................................112
2. Operation Status When an Error Occurs........................................................113
1) Duplicated output error (total-check error)............................................113
2) Battery error (self-diagnostic error).......................................................113
3) Operation error (self-diagnostic error)...................................................113
6-2. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................114
1. Points to be Checked When an Error Occurs ................................................114
6-3. Error Codes ........................................................................................................123
1. Table of Total-check Error Codes .................................................................123
2. Table of Self-diagnostic Error Codes ............................................................124
6-4. Maintenance .......................................................................................................125
1. Replacement of Backup Battery....................................................................125
1) Battery life .............................................................................................125
2) Using backup battery type .....................................................................125
3) How to replace backup battery ..............................................................125
2. Check Items ...................................................................................................126
CHAPTER 7: INTELLIGENT AND LINK BOARDS
7-1. Analog I/O Board...............................................................................................128
1. Specifications.................................................................................................128
1) General...................................................................................................128
2) Performance...........................................................................................128
3) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................129
2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................129
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................130
4. Wiring............................................................................................................132
7-2. A/D Converter Board .........................................................................................133
1. Specifications.................................................................................................133
1) General...................................................................................................133
2) Performance...........................................................................................133
3) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................134
2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................134
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................135
4. Wiring............................................................................................................137
7-3. D/A Converter Board .........................................................................................138
1. Specifications.................................................................................................138
1) General...................................................................................................138
2) Performance...........................................................................................138
3) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................139
2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................139
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................140
4. Wiring............................................................................................................142
7-4. Programming for Analog I/O, A/D Converter, and D/A Converter Boards ......143
1. Digital Values of Analog Input......................................................................143
2. Digital Values of Analog Output...................................................................144
3. Specification of Analog I/O Data ..................................................................146
4. Applications...................................................................................................147
7-5. High-speed Counter Board.................................................................................148
1. Specifications.................................................................................................148
1) General...................................................................................................148
2) Performance...........................................................................................148
3) Differences in specifications between high-speed counter function
with FP-M control board and high-speed counter board.......................149
4) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................150
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2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................150
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................151
4. I/O Allocation................................................................................................153
5. Wiring............................................................................................................156
6. Programming for High-speed Counter Board................................................157
1) High-speed counter board related instructions F0 (MV), F1 (DMV)....157
2) Notes on programming the high-speed counter.....................................158
3) Applications...........................................................................................159
7-6. FP-M Transmitter Master Board (MEWNET-TR) ............................................161
1. Specifications.................................................................................................162
1) General...................................................................................................162
2) Performance...........................................................................................162
3) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................162
2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................162
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................163
7-7. FP-M I/O Link Board (MEWNET-F)................................................................165
1. Specifications.................................................................................................166
1) General...................................................................................................166
2) Performance...........................................................................................166
3) Restriction of expansion ........................................................................166
2. Dimensions ....................................................................................................166
3. Parts Terminology .........................................................................................167
CHAPTER 8: APPENDIX
8-1. Performance Specifications................................................................................170
1. Control and Expansion Board Specifications................................................170
2. Intelligent Boards Specifications...................................................................173
1) Analog I/O board specifications............................................................173
2) A/D converter and D/A converter board specifications.........................174
3) High-speed counter board specifications...............................................175
4) FP-M transmitter master board (MEWNET-TR) specifications ...........176
5) FP-M I/O link board (MEWNET-F) specifications...............................176
8-2. Dimensions.........................................................................................................177
1. Board Type ....................................................................................................177
1) Control boards........................................................................................177
2) Expansion boards...................................................................................177
3) Intelligent and link boards .....................................................................178
4) Building dimensions..............................................................................179
5) Mounting hole dimensions.....................................................................179
2. Case Type ......................................................................................................180
1) Case dimensions for control, expansion, intelligent and link boards ....180
2) Building dimensions..............................................................................180
3) Mounting hole dimensions.....................................................................180
8-3. I/O Allocation Table...........................................................................................181
1. I/O Allocation of Control Boards ..................................................................181
2. I/O Allocation of Expansion Boards..............................................................181
3. Allocation of Analog I/O, A/D Converter, and D/A Converter Boards........182
4. Allocation of High-speed Counter Board......................................................183
5. I/O Allocation of FP-M Transmitter Master Board.......................................184
6. I/O Allocation of FP-M I/O Link Board........................................................184
8-4. Table of Memory Areas .....................................................................................185
8-5. System Registers ................................................................................................187
1. What Are System Registers...........................................................................187
2. Table of the System Registers .......................................................................189
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8-6. Special Internal Relays.......................................................................................198
8-7. Special Data Registers........................................................................................201
8-8. Table of the Error Codes....................................................................................210
1. Table of Total-check Error Codes .................................................................210
2. Table of Self-diagnostic Error Codes ............................................................211
8-9. Table of Instructions...........................................................................................212
1. Basic Instructions...........................................................................................212
2. High-level Instructions ..................................................................................215
8-10. Table of Binary/BCD Expressions.....................................................................219
8-11. Versions of Programming Tools ........................................................................220
1. Differences Between NPST-GR Ver. 2.4 and 3.1 .........................................220
2. Differences Between the FP Programmer and FP Programmer II.................222
8-12. Modem Communication.....................................................................................224
1. Using the Programming Tool Port (FP-M control board all types)...............224
2. Using the RS232C Port
[FP-M C type control boards (C20RC/C20TC/C32TC)] ..............................227
8-13. Terminology.......................................................................................................232
8-14. Product Types.....................................................................................................239
1. Case Type ......................................................................................................239
2. Board Type ....................................................................................................241
3. Programming Tools .......................................................................................244
4. Wiring Parts for I/O Terminal .......................................................................250
5. Wiring Parts for I/O Connectors (MIL connectors).......................................250
6. Accessories ....................................................................................................252
7. Maintenance Parts..........................................................................................253
INDEX..............................................................................................................................................................254
RECORD OF CHANGES........................................................................................................................258
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CHAPTER 1
FEATURES
1-1. Features and Functions............................................................2
1. Features...............................................................................2
2. Functions ............................................................................3
1-2. Product Types..........................................................................9
1. Control Boards....................................................................9
2. Expansion Boards.............................................................10
3. Intelligent Boards .............................................................10
4. Link Boards and Adapters................................................11
1-3. Expansion and Configurations ..............................................12
1. Expansion of FP-Ms.........................................................12
2. Restriction of Expansion ..................................................12
3. Combination of Boards.....................................................13
1-4. Programming Tools for FP-Ms..............................................14
1. Programming Tools ..........................................................14
2. Tools for Making a Programmed ROM............................15

2
1-1. Features and Functions
1-1. Features and Functions
1. Features
• Excellent performance in a compact body
Succeeding the advanced functions of the FP1 programmable controller, the FP-M is designed to fulfill machine
building requirements. The advantages of compact size, expandability, and time-tested dependability are
convincing reasons to consider the FP-M as an alternative to the control systems with which you are familiar.
• Greatly increased program memory and high execution speed
FP-M surpasses the competition with a basic instruction execution speed of 1.6 µs/step and an ample program
capacity of 2,720 and 5,000 steps. The board is driven by battery-backed RAM (EEPROM or EPROM program
back-up option is also available). Types with an additional RS232C port and clock/calender (C types) are
available to boost the range of applications possible.
• Smart system expandability
Up to four expansion boards can be stacked under the control board, but no additional mounting space is needed.
This module enables you to add discrete I/O points and intelligent functions such as analog control, high-speed
counter control, and link functions easily.
Available expansion boards are:
Transistor I/O, Relay I/O, Analog I/O, A/D, D/A, High-speed Counter, I/O Link, and FP-M Transmitter Master
Boards.
I/O Expansion Example
For details about expansion refer to page 12.
* In the table above, the twenty I/O point relay type expansion board is used for the C20R and the forty I/O point
transistor type is used for the C20T and C32T.
• Easy programming environment
NPST-GR changes your personal computer into a powerful programming support tool. This editing software is
fully compatible with FP series programmable controllers.
Control board
Max.
4 boards
















I/O points:
Total 192 points
Max. 256 points
using three transmitter
master boards
(MEWNET-TR)
refer to page 12
*C20R
(Relay output)
*C20T
(Transistor output)
*C32T
(Transistor output)
20
12 inputs/8 outputs
20
12 inputs/8 outputs
32
16 inputs/16 outputs
0 expansion
Control board Total I/O points
40
24 inputs/16 outputs
60
36 inputs/24 outputs
72
40 inputs/32 outputs
1 expansion
60
36 inputs/24 outputs
100
60 inputs/40 outputs
112
64 inputs/48 outputs
2 expansions
80
48 inputs/32 outputs
140
84 inputs/56 outputs
152
88 inputs/64 outputs
3 expansions
100
60 inputs/40 outputs
180
108 inputs/72 outputs
192
112 inputs/80 outputs
4 expansions

3
1-1. Features and Functions
2. Functions
1) Advanced control functions
■High-speed counter function
The built-in high-speed counter function supports four modes: two-phase input, UP, DOWN, and UP/DOWN.
The FP-M can read the input regardless of the scan time.
■Pulse output function (transistor output type)
This function allows the output of a direct pulse (45 Hz to 4.9 k Hz) from the FP-M. In combination with a drive, a
motor can be controlled. As direct pulse is possible, an additional positioning controller is not necessary. As the
FP-M has two pulse outputs, it also supports motor drives with one input for forward driving and the other input for
reverse driving. To prevent incorrect forward/reverse driving, create an interlock circuit outside of the FP-M.
In addition, since the built-in high-speed counter can internally take the pulse output, no external wiring for feedback
control is required.
• Wiring example for a drive with one pulse input
and one direction input: • Wiring example for a drive with two pulse inputs:
Pulse
Frequency
Start
signal



Y0
Y1
Speed
signal
Stop
signal
Application: Pattern output function
This function of the control board allows the setting
of a maximum of eight output patterns with 15 level
settings of the high-speed counter. Can also be
applied to multi-stage speed control with use of an
invertor.
Roller
Motor
Encoder
Cutter Wire
Control
signal
Variable
motor
drive
FP-M control board
Max. counting speed
Counting range
1-phase: 10 k Hz
(when duty cycle ratio 50 %)
2-phase: 10 k Hz
–8,388,608 to 8,388,607
Y6 CW/CCW
Y7 Pulse
ON/OFF
FP-M
control
board
Motor
drive
Y7
Y6
CCW
FP-M
control
board
Motor
drive
CW
Motor Motor

4
1-1. Features and Functions
■Interrupt input function
This function executes an interrupt program immediately after an external interrupt input (minimum pulse width of
0.2 ms) occurs, regardless of the input timing. It enables high-speed processing at a fixed timing and is not affected
by scan time. Therefore it is useful when performing control which would be disrupted by variations in processing
time due to such factors as timing synchronization.
■Pulse catch input function
■Adjustable input time filtering function
■Manual dial-set register control function
This function makes it possible to change the values of special data registers DT9040 and DT9041 within a range of
0 to 255 using the potentiometers on the control board. Input settings involving analog-type numerical data such as
analog timer and pulse output frequency changes can be performed.
Response time
Limit switch
FP-M
Limit
switch Chattering noise
is ignored
FP-M
control
board
This function allows the input response
time (input time constant) of the control
board to be changed within a range of 1
to 128 ms in accordance with the input
device connected. This prevents input
errors due to such causes as limit switch
chattering noise.
Sensor
FP-M control board
This function catches input pulse signals
down to a minimum width of 0.5 ms. It is
effective for situations such as when the
sensor detects the moving target at a
high-speed.
Sensor 2
Sensor 1
Interrupt input
signal
Stop signal
Motor
FP-M control board
• Timing control on a board inspection line
Immediately executes interrupt program
when an edge detection signal comes in
by interrupt input from sensor 1. Sensor 2
inspects the part, and if an abnormality is
detected, the conveyor stops and the
abnormality is reported.
Pulse
Frequency
V0 V1
RUN REMOTE PROG.
RUN PROG. E
(B
Motor
drive
Motor
FP-M control board
Potentiometers
(V0 and V1)

5
1-1. Features and Functions
■Forced ON/OFF control function
■Password protection function
This function forbids reading and writing of the program and system registers. It can be used for program protection
and when secrecy is required.
■Constant length scan setting function
The duration of one scan is fixed by setting it to units of 2.5 ms, eliminating variation in the scan time.
■Clock/Calendar control function (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
By means of year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and day of the week settings, this function makes it possible to
change temporal elements of control. It can be used for temporal control of such items as lighting, air conditioning,
and equipment.
This function allows the state of the input and output
contacts to be forced ON or OFF with a programming
tool (NPST-GR Software, etc.). By forcing the output
contact ON or OFF, the connection on the output side
can be checked. By forcing the input contact ON or
OFF, the program can be checked.
Personal
computer ON
ON
FP-M control board

6
1-1. Features and Functions
2) Network
■Computer link function (MEWTOCOL)
This function allows the reading and writing of FP-M contact information and data register content from a host
computer. It can be used for such applications as data collection and the monitoring of operating conditions.
The computer program is written in BASIC and C languages.
Communication between one computer and one FP-M control board
• Using programming tool port (all series)
The programming tool port can also be used for direct
connection to a personal computer.
Note:
Communication between one computer and 32 FP-M control boards
Using a C-NET adapter, a maximum of 32 FP-M control boards can be connected with one personal computer. If a
bar code reader is connected via the RS232C port, this system can be used for the collection of various production
control information.
• Refer to C-NET LINK UNIT Technical Manual for details about computer link.
PC
C-NET
ADAPTER ON
OFF
ON
ON
ABCDEF
ABCDEFGHI
AB ABCD
PC
C-NET
ADAPTER ON
OFF
ON
ON
ABCDEF
ABCDEFGHI
AB
ABCDEFGHI
ABCDEFGHI
ABCDEFGHI
ABCDEFGHI
AB
Bar code reader
Personal
computer
C-NET
adapter
standard
type C-NET
adapter
S2 type
A maximum of 32 FP-M
control boards can be connected.
PC
C-NET
ADAPTER ON
OFF
ON
ON
ABCDEF
ABCDEFGHI
AB
C-NET
adapter
S2 type
Programming
tool port
RS232C port
FP-M control board FP-M control board
•When using a control board equipped with an
RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types),
various combinations can be created by making a
computer link with the programming tool port and
connecting another device with the RS232C port.
RS232C
p
ort
I.O.P.
abcdabcdabcd
FP-M control board
When connected to an I.O.P. using the computer link
function, the I.O.P.’s data can be read as the FP-M’s
internal relay or data register. This can be used for such
operations as production control.
RS232C port Personal computer
FP-M control board
• Using RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
The RS232C port can be used for direct connection to a
personal computer.
Programming tool port Personal computer
FP-M personal
computer cable
(for NPST-GR)
FP-M control board
RS232C interface adapter

7
1-1. Features and Functions
■MEWNET-TR (distributed I/O) system
I/O information can be exchanged between the master and several slave stations at a remote site. A maximum of 32
inputs and 32 outputs can be controlled per master board.
This system supports a total communication distance of 700 m per port using a twisted-pair cable. Master to master
communication is also available.
• Master-slave communication
• Master-master communication
■MEWNET-F (distributed I/O) system
Using a FP-M I/O link board, this function allows the exchange of I/O information with the master unit of the FP
series programmable controller through a two-conductor cable.
Note:
•Refer to “REMOTE I/O SYSTEM Technical Manual”for details about MEWNET-F (remote I/O) system.
Master unit
Master
station
Slave
stations
FP3
FP-M control board FP-M
I/O link board FP-M I/O link board
FP-M control board
Max. 700 m with
twisted pair cable
IN32
IN32
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TRANSISTOR
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MODE
SW.
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F.G.
TRANSMITTER
MASTER
MASTER
SLAVEUNIT NO.
COMM.
ALARM.
DSP.SW. INPUT
OUTPUT
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I/O
MASTER
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SLAVEUNIT NO.
COMM.
ALARM.
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F.G.
C-NETLINK
C-NET
STATION
NO.
RS485
RS485
POWER
TERMINATE
SD
RD
ERROR
ALARM
TERMINATE
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LINK
WIRETYPE
MEWNETLINK
RECEIVE
TRANSMIT
R/W
ERROR1
ERROR2
ON OFF
MODE SW.
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PCLINK
ALARM
UNIT NO.
POWER
FUSE
100-240VAC
COM
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LINEGROUND
FRAMEGROUND
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RUN
PROG.
TEST
BREAK
ERROR
BATT.
ALARM
RS422
INITLAUZE
TEST
RUN
REMOTE
PROG.
Matsushita
Electric Works, Ltd.
FP-M control board
Transmitter master board
(MEWNET-TR)
FP-M control board
Transmitter master board
(MEWNET-TR)
Max. 700 m with
twisted-pair cable
Transmitter master board
(MEWNET-TR)
Master
station
FP I/O
transmitter unit
Slave
stations
FP I/O
terminal unit
FP-M control board
FP I/O
transmitter unit FP I/O transmitter unit
Max. 700 m with
twisted-pair cable

■General communication using RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
■Modem communication
Using a modem, the FP-M can perform long-distance communication with a personal computer to monitor and
change data and also to change the program. Using C-NET adapters, you can control up to 32 programmable
controllers from a personal computer. Through the RS232C port, the FP-M can initiate a call to a computer via
modems for alarm purposes.
Personal computer
NPST-GR Software
Modem Modem
Public telephone line
Programming
tool port
FP-M control board
RS232C port
National
abc abc
abc
abc
Bar code reader
Printer
Image checker
FP-M control board
This function allows data input and output
when connected to a device having an RS232C
port. Data reading from a bar code reader, data
output to a printer, and bilateral data exchange
with the image checker are all possible.
8
1-1. Features and Functions

9
1-2. Product Types
1-2. Product Types
1. Control Boards
Notes:
•* CPUs with a RS232C port and clock/calendar function (C20RC, C20TC and C32TC types).
•Board types include AFB88021 (4 spacers, 20 mm), APL9511 (power supply cable), AFB8505 (jumper
cable) and 4 screws (20 mm ×2, 8 mm ×2).
•Case types include the control board, case for control board (C20R type for AFC18011, C20T type for
AFC18012 and C32T type for AFC18013), AFB88032 (4 spacers, 8 mm), APL9511 (power supply cable),
AFB8505 (jumper cable), 4 screws (20 mm ×2, 8 mm ×2), and AFB6804 (mounting plate).
•12 V DC operating voltage type is also available.
Series
C20R
C20T
C32T
Description
Built-in
memory
RAM
(2.7 k steps)
RAM
(5 k steps)
RAM
(2.7 k steps)
RAM
(5 k steps)
RAM
(2.7 k steps)
RAM
(5 k steps)
I/O point
20
Input: 12
Output: 8
20
Input: 12
Output: 8
20
Input: 12
Output: 8
20
Input: 12
Output: 8
32
Input: 16
Output: 16
32
Input: 16
Output: 16
Operating
voltage
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
Input type Output type
Relay, 2A 250 V AC
Relay, 2A 250 V AC
Transistor, 0.8 A
(NPN open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(PNP open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(NPN open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(PNP open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(NPN open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(PNP open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(NPN open collector)
Transistor, 0.8 A
(PNP open collector)
Part number
Board: AFC12212
Case: AFC10212
Board: AFC22212C
Case: AFC20212C
Board: AFC12242
Case: AFC10242
Board: AFC12252
Case: AFC10252
Board: AFC22242C
Case: AFC20242C
Board: AFC22252C
Case: AFC20252C
Board: AFC12342
Case: AFC10342
Board: AFC12352
Case: AFC10352
Board: AFC22342C
Case: AFC20342C
Board: AFC22352C
Case: AFC20352C
Sink/source
Sink/source
Source
Sink
Source
Sink
Source
Sink
Source
Sink
Standard
type
C20RC
type*
Standard
type
C20TC
type*
Standard
type
C32TC
type*

10
1-2. Product Types
2. Expansion Boards
Note:
3. Intelligent Boards
Type
Analog I/O board
A/D converter board
D/A converter board
High-speed counter
board
Description
Input: 4 channels/board
Output: 1 channel/board
Input/output range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA
Resolution: 1/256 (8 bits)
Input: 4 channels/board
Analog input range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA
Digital output range: K0 to K999
Output: 2 channels/board
Analog output range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA
Digital input range: K0 to K999
Input: 2 channels
Counting range: -8,388,608 to 8,388,607
Max. counting speed:
1-phase mode: 20 k Hz
2-phase mode: 5 k Hz
Operating voltage
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
Part number
AFB6480
AFB6400
AFB6410
AFB6420
•Operating voltage 12 V DC type is also available.
Series Description
I/O point
20
Input: 12
Output: 8
40
Input: 24
Output: 16
36
Input: 36
32
Output: 32
Operating
voltage
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
Input type Output type
Relay
Transistor (NPN open collector)
Transistor (PNP open collector)
Transistor (NPN open collector)
Part number
AFC13012
AFB6342
AFB6342P
AFB6392
AFB6340
Sink/source
Source
Sink
Source
E20R
expansion
I/O board
M1T-E
expansion
I/O board
M1T-EI
expansion
input board
M1T-EO
expansion
output board

4. Link Boards and Adapters
Type
MEWNET-TR
FP-M transmitter
master board
FP I/O
transmitter unit
FP I/O terminal unit
(with an expansion
cable APL2510)
MEWNET-F
FP-M I/O link board
C-NET adapter
standard type
C-NET adapter S2 type
(for FP-M control board
only)
Description
FP-M transmitter master board enables the FP-M to
exchange I/O information with slave stations at
remote site using a twisted-pair cable. Connecting
with another FP-M transmitter master board or with
an FP3 transmitter master unit, you can exchange
I/O information with another FP-M at remote site.
Communication medium (RS485 port): twisted-pair
cable up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs can be
controlled per board.
Input type
Output type
(Transistor, 0.5 A, NPN open collector)
Input type
Output type
(Transistor, 0.5 A, NPN open collector)
The FP-M I/O link board is the interface board for
exchanging I/O information between an FP3/FP5
and an FP-M.
When the FP-M is connected to the MEWNET-F
system (FP3/FP5) via the FP-M I/O link board, you
can exchange I/O information using a 2-conductor
cable.
RS485 ↔RS422/RS232C signal converter
Used for communication between the programmable
controller and your computer.
Communication medium (RS485 port): 2-conductor
cable or twisted pair cable
RS485 ↔RS232C signal converter for programming
tool port of FP-M control board.
Used for communication between the C-NET
adapter and FP-M control board.
Operating voltage
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
24 V DC
100 V to
240 V AC
Part number
AFC1752
AFP87525
AFP87521
AFP87522
AFP87527
AFP87523
AFP87524
AFP87425
AFP87426
AFP87427
AFP87428
AFC1732
AFP8532
AFP8536
AFP15402
4 points
8 points
16 points
4 points
8 points
16 points
8 points
16 points
8 points
16 points
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1-2. Product Types

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1-3. Expansion and Configurations
1-3. Expansion and Configurations
1. Expansion of FP-Ms
• A total of 4 boards (expansion boards, intelligent boards, and link boards) can be stacked under the control board.
• Total number of I/O points:
C20R series: Max. 100 points*, C20T series: Max. 180 points, C32T series: Max. 192 points**
* Expansion board of the relay type is used.
** Max. 256 points using 3 transmitter master boards (MEWNET-TR).
2. Restriction of Expansion
Be sure to check that the boards are added according to the following restrictions:
Note:
• Refer to page 13, “3. Combination of Boards” for details about combination of control boards and
expansion boards.
1) Expansion boards
■ Expansion I/O board (E20R)
• Number of expandable boards: 4 boards
• Total number of I/O points:
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 100 points
- C32T series: Max. 112 points
■ Expansion I/O board (M1T-E series)
• Number of expandable boards: 4 boards
• Total number of I/O points:
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 180 points
- C32T series: Max. 192 points
■ Expansion Input board (M1T-EI)
• Number of expandable boards: 2 boards
• Total number of I/O points:
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 92 points
- C32T series: Max. 104 points
■ Expansion Output board (M1T-EO series)
• Number of expandable boards: 2 boards
• Total number of I/O points:
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 84 points
- C32T series: Max. 96 points
2) Intelligent boards
■ Analog I/O board (M1T-A), A/D converter board
(M1T-AD), and D/A converter board (M1T-DA)
• Number of expandable boards: 4 boards
■ High-speed counter board (M1T-HSC)
• Number of expandable boards: 1 board
3) Link boards
■ FP-M transmitter master board
• Number of expandable boards: 3 boards
■ FP-M I/O link board
• Number of expandable boards: 1 board
Control board
Total number of I/O points
C20T series C32T series
Max. 180
points Max. 192 points
20 points 32 points
Max. 4 boards
(Expansion boards,
intelligent boards,
and link boards)
160 points 160 points
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C20R series
Max. 100
points
20 points
80 points
Note:
•There are no restrictions on the order of expansion of boards (relay
and transistor output type), intelligent boards, and link boards.