Panasonic FP0R Series User manual

・ FP0R Analog Input Unit (Model No. AFP0RAD4/AFP0RAD8)
・FP0R Analog Output Unit (Model No. AFP0RDA4)
・FP0R Analog I/O Unit (Model No. AFP0RA21/AFP0RA42)
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
FP0R Analog I/O Unit
User's Manual
[Applicable Models]
WUME-FP0RAIO-03
2018.11 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global

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Make sure that you fully understand the product and information on safety.
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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 excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at the values
less than the maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assured in these
specifications.
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generation.
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-Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Before you use the product, please carefully read
the installation instructions and the users manual, and understand their contents in detail to
use the product properly.
Types of Manual
•There are different types of users manual for the FP0R series, as listed below. Please refer
to a relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use.
•The manuals can be downloaded on our website:
https://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/dl_center/manual/
Unit name or purpose of use
Manual name
Manual code
FP0R Control Unit FP0R User's Manual ARCT1F475E
FP0R Expansion I/O Unit
FPΣControl Unit FPΣUser's Manual ARCT1F333E
FP0H Control Unit FP0H User's Manual (Basic) WUME-FP0HBAS
FP0R Analog Input Unit
FP0R Analog I/O Unit User's Manual WUME-FP0RAIO
FP0R Analog Output Unit
FP0R Analog I/O Unit
Programming FP-series Programming Manual ARCT1F313E
Programming Software
FPWIN GR FPWIN GR Operation Guide (Non-free) ARCT1F332E

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Unit Functions and Restrictions....................................... 1-1
1.1 Unit Functions and How They Work ......................................................1-2
1.1.1 Functions of Unit .....................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Unit Type.................................................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination..........................................................1-2
2. Names and Functions of Parts ......................................... 2-1
2.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8).......................................................2-2
2.1.1 Names and Functions of Parts................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Setting of Mode Switch............................................................................2-3
2.2 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4)............................................................2-4
2.2.1 Names and Functions of Parts................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Setting of Mode Switch............................................................................2-5
2.3 Analog I/O Unit (FP0R-A21/A42)...........................................................2-6
2.3.1 Names and Functions of Parts................................................................2-6
2.3.2 Setting of Mode Switch............................................................................2-7
3. Wiring ................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8).......................................................3-2
3.1.1 Terminal Layout Diagrams......................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Wiring of Analog Input Unit......................................................................3-3
3.2 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4)............................................................3-4
3.2.1 Terminal Layout Diagrams......................................................................3-4
3.2.2 Wiring of Analog Output Unit...................................................................3-5
3.3 Analog I/O Unit (FP0R-A21/A42)...........................................................3-6
3.3.1 Terminal Layout Diagrams......................................................................3-6
3.3.2 Wiring of Analog I/O Unit.........................................................................3-7

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3.4 Common Precautions............................................................................3-8
3.4.1 Wiring of Analog I/O Unit.........................................................................3-8
3.4.2 Wiring of Power Cable (FP0R-DA4 / FP0R-A21 / FP0R-A42)................3-9
4. Creating Programs.............................................................4-1
4.1 I/O Allocation ........................................................................................4-2
4.1.1 I/O Allocation...........................................................................................4-2
4.2 Analog input unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8).......................................................4-4
4.2.1 Reading of Input Data (Common to 12-bit Mode and 14-bit Mode)........4-4
4.2.2 Setting of Input Range and Averaging Processing (14-bit Mode Only)..4-6
4.3 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4) ...........................................................4-8
4.3.1 Writing of Digital Data for Output (12-bit Mode)......................................4-8
4.3.2 Writing of Digital Data for Output (14-bit Mode)....................................4-14
4.3.3 Switching of Output Range (14-bit Mode Only) ....................................4-20
4.3.4 Status Information (12-bit mode)...........................................................4-22
4.3.5 Status information (14-bit mode)...........................................................4-23
4.4 Analog I/O Unit (FP0R-A21/A42) ........................................................4-24
4.4.1 Reading of Analog Input Values (For A21) ...........................................4-24
4.4.2 Reading of Analog Input Values (For A42) ...........................................4-25
4.4.3 Writing of Digital Data for Output (12-bit Mode)....................................4-28
4.4.4 Writing of Digital Data for Output (14-bit Mode)....................................4-30
4.4.5 Switching of Input Range and Averaging Method (14-bit Mode Only)..4-32
4.4.6 Switching of Output Range (14-bit Mode Only) ....................................4-34
4.5 I/O Conversion Characteristics............................................................4-36
4.5.1 Input Conversion Characteristics (Voltage Range)...............................4-36
4.5.2 Input conversion Characteristics (Current Range)................................4-39
4.5.3 Output conversion Characteristics (Voltage Range).............................4-40
4.5.4 Output conversion Characteristics (Current Range).............................4-42
5. Analog Input Averaging Processing.................................5-1
5.1 Types of Averaging Processing.............................................................5-2

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5.1.1 Moving Average 10 Times.......................................................................5-2
5.1.2 Number of Averaging Times (64 times/128 times: 14-bit Mode Only)....5-3
5.2 Setting of Averaging Processing............................................................5-4
5.2.1 Enabling Averaging Processing ..............................................................5-4
6. Specifications .................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Table of Specifications ..........................................................................6-2
6.1.1 General Specifications ............................................................................6-2
6.1.2 Input Specifications.................................................................................6-3
6.1.3 Output Specifications ..............................................................................6-4
6.2 Dimension .............................................................................................6-5
7. Compatibility with Conventional Models ......................... 7-1
7.1 Analog Input Unit...................................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Compatibility with Conventional Models..................................................7-2
7.1.2 Points of Replacement............................................................................7-3
7.2 Analog Output Unit................................................................................7-4
7.2.1 Compatibility with Conventional Models..................................................7-4
7.2.2 Points of Replacement............................................................................7-5
7.3 Analog I/O Unit......................................................................................7-6
7.3.1 Compatibility with Conventional Models..................................................7-6
7.3.2 Points of Replacement............................................................................7-7

1
Unit Functions and Restrictions

Unit Functions and Restrictions
1-2
1.1 Unit Functions and How They Work
1.1.1 Functions of Unit
Attaching these units to FP0R Control Unit enables analog I/O control.
•It is selectable from five types of units in accordance with the intended use.
Compatibility mode with conventional models is prepared.
•The compatibility mode which enables smooth transition from conventional Analog I/O Units
(FP0-A80, FP0-A04V, FP0-A04I, FP0-A21) is prepared.
14-bit processing mode is added.
•The high-resolution 14-bit mode (1/16000) is added to the both input and output. Also,
ranges for each channel can be specified by user programs.
1.1.2 Unit Type
Name
Specifications
Product number
FP0R Analog Input unit 4-ch input AFP0RAD4
8-ch input AFP0RAD8
FP0R Analog Output Unit 4-ch output AFP0RDA4
FP0R Analog I/O Unit 2-ch Input, 1-ch output AFP0RA21
4-ch Input, 2-ch output AFP0RA42
1.1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
Up to three units can be connected with the control unit including other FP0/FP0R Expansion
I/O Unit and intelligent unit.

2
Names and Functions of Parts

Names and Functions of Parts
2-2
2.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8)
2.1.1 Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts
No.
Name
Description
①Mode setting
switch
Used for selecting the input range, the number of input channels and whether
to use the averaging processing or not.
Used for selecting the operation mode (12-bit mode or 14-bit mode compatible
with the conventional product FP0-A80).
②Input terminal
for CH0-CH3 Used for connecting the analog input device.
③Input terminal
for CH4-CH7 Used for connecting the analog input device.
④Expansion
connector Used for connecting the expansion unit with the internal circuit of the Control Unit.
⑤DIN rail installing
groove It can be installed to a 35-mm-wide DIN rail.
⑥DIN hook The unit can be installed to the DIN rail through one-touch operation.
This hook is also used for installing the unit to the Slim Type Mounting Plate
(AFP0803).
⑦Expansion hook Used for securing expansion units.

2.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8)
2-3
2.1.2 Setting of Mode Switch
Setting of the mode switch
Item
No.
Settings
Resolution
and FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
input range
1 OFF ON OFF ON
2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
FP0-A80-
compatible
12-bit mode
0 to 5V/0 to 20mA
(Note 1)
FP0-A80-
compatible
12-bit mode
-10 to +10V
FP0-A80-
compatible
12-bit mode
-100 to +100mV
(Note 2)
14-bit mode
(Note 3)
The number
of converted
CH
3 OFF ON OFF ON
4 OFF OFF ON ON
2ch
(CH0-CH1) 4ch (CH0-CH3) 6ch (CH0-CH5) 8ch (CH0-CH7)
Input averaging 5 OFF: Averaging Not performed, ON: Averaging Performed
(Note 1): When the both switch No.1 and No.2 are OFF, the voltage/current is switched by the connection method.
(Note 2): This has been implemented in version 1.2 or later. In version 1.1 or earlier, this is reserved for the system
(not available).
(Note 3): In the 14-bit mode, the input range is set by writing into the operation memory WY with a user program.
(Note 4): All the switches are set to OFF at the factory.
(Note 5): The switch settings will be valid when the power is turned ON from OFF. The settings will not change if the
operation power supply is switched when it is ON.

Names and Functions of Parts
2-4
2.2 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4)
2.2.1 Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts
No.
Name
Description
①Mode setting
switch
Used for selecting the output range and the output method (voltage/current).
Used for selecting the operation mode (12-bit mode or 14-bit mode compatible
with the conventional product FP0-A04V/A04I).
②Voltage output
terminal
for CH0-CH3 Used for connecting the analog output device.
The voltage and current vary according to the settings of the mode switch.
They can be selected for each channel.
③Current output
terminal
for CH0-CH3
④Power connector 24 V DC is supplied from an external power supply.For connection, use the power
supply cable (AFP0581) that comes with the Unit.
⑤Expansion
connector Used for connecting the expansion unit with the internal circuit of the Control Unit.
⑥
DIN rail installing
groove It can be installed to a 35-mm-wide DIN rail.
⑦DIN hook The unit can be installed to the DIN rail through one-touch operation.
This hook is also used for installing the unit to the Slim Type Mounting Plate
(AFP0803).
⑧Expansion hook Used for securing expansion units.

2.2 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4)
2-5
2.2.2 Setting of Mode Switch
Setting of the mode switch
Item
No.
Settings
Resolution 1 OFF：FP0-A04V/A04I compatible 12-bit mode, ON：14-bit mode (Note 1)
Output switch
2 CH0
OFF：Voltage output
ON：Current output (Note 2)
3 CH1
4 CH2
5 CH3
(Note 1): In the 14-bit mode, the output range is set by writing into the operation memory WY with a user program.
(Note 2): For the both FP0-A04V/A04I compatibility 12-bit mode and 14-bit mode, the output can be selected for each
channel.
(Note 3): All the switches are set to OFF at the factory.
(Note 4): The switch settings will be valid when the power is turned ON from OFF. The settings will not change if the
operation power supply is switched when it is ON.
KEY POINTS
•In the FP0-A04V/A04I compatibility 12-bit mode, the voltage output range is
-10 to +10 V, and the current output range is 4 to 20 mA.

Names and Functions of Parts
2-6
2.3 Analog I/O Unit (FP0R-A21/A42)
2.3.1 Names and Functions of Parts
Names and Functions of Parts
No. Name Description
①Mode setting
switch
Used for selecting the input and output ranges, the output method
(voltage/current), and whether to perform the input averaing processing or not.
Used for selecting the operation mode (12-bit mode or 14-bit mode compatible
with the conventional product FP0-A21).
②
I/O terminal
Input for CH0-
CH1
Output for CH0 Used for connecting the analog input device or analog output device.
The voltage and current vary according to the settings of the mode switch.
They can be selected for each channel.
③
I/O terminal
Input for CH2-
CH3
Output for CH1
④Power connector The supply 24 V DC from an external power supply. For connection, use the
power supply cable (AFP0581) that comes with the Unit.
⑤Expansion
connector Used for connecting the expansion unit with the internal circuit of the Control Unit.
⑥DIN rail installing
groove It can be installed to a 35-mm-wide DIN rail.
⑦DIN hook The unit can be installed to the DIN rail through one-touch operation.
This hook is also used for installing the unit to the Slim Type Mounting Plate
(AFP0803).
⑧Expansion hook Used for securing expansion units.

2.3 Analog I/O Unit (FP0R-A21/A42)
2-7
2.3.2 Setting of Mode Switch
Setting of the mode switch
Item
No.
Settings
I/O resolution
and FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
input range
1 OFF ON OFF ON
2
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
0 to 5V/0 to
20mA
(Note 1)
FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
-10 to +10V
Reserved
for system
(Not settable)
14-bit mode
(Note 2）
FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
output range
(Note 3)
3 OFF ON OFF ON
4 OFF OFF ON ON
FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
0 to 20mA
Reserved
for system
(Not settable)
FP0-A21-
compatible
12-bit mode
-10 to +10V
Reserved
for system
(Not settable)
14-bit mode
output switch
(Note 4)
3 OFF ON OFF ON
4 OFF OFF ON ON
CH0 Voltage
output
CH1 Voltage
output
CH0 Current
output
CH1 Voltage
output
CH0 Voltage
output
CH1 Current
output
CH0 Current
output
CH1 Current
output
Input averaging 5 OFF: Averaging Not performed, ON: Averaging Performed
(Note 1): When the both switch No.1 and No.2 are OFF, the input voltage/current is switched by the connection
method.
(Note 2): In the 14-bit mode, the input and ouput ranges are set by writing into the operation memory WY with a user
program.
(Note 3): The setting of "FP0-A21 compatibility 12-bit mode output switch" of the switches No.3 and No.4 is valid
when the switch No.2 is off.
(Note 4): The setting of "14-bit mode output switch" of the switches No.3 and No.4 is valid when the both switch No.1
and No.2 are on. Switching CH1 is available only for A42 type.
(Note 5): All the switches are set to OFF at the factory.
(Note 6): The switch settings will be valid when the power is turned ON from OFF. The settings will not change if the
operation power supply is switched when it is ON.

Names and Functions of Parts
2-8

3
Wiring

Wiring
3-2
3.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8)
3.1.1 Terminal Layout Diagrams
Appearance
Pin No.
Name
Function
1 V0
Analog input
CH0 Voltage signal input
2 I0 CH0 Current signal input
3 V1 CH1 Voltage signal input
4 I1 CH1 Current signal input
5 COM Input common
6 V2 CH2 Voltage signal input
7 I2 CH2 Current signal input
8 V3 CH3 Voltage signal input
9 I3 CH3 Current signal input
Pin No.
Name
Function
1 V4
Analog input
CH4 Voltage signal input
2 I4 CH4 Current signal input
3 V5 CH5 Voltage signal input
4 I5 CH5 Current signal input
5 COM Input common
6 V6 CH6 Voltage signal input
7 I6 CH6 Current signal input
8 V7 CH7 Voltage signal input
9 I7 CH7 Current signal input
(Note 1): For inputting a current signal, connect the V terminal and I terminal externally.
(Note 2):Two COM terminals are connected internally.

3.1 Analog Input Unit (FP0R-AD4/AD8)
3-3
3.1.2 Wiring of Analog Input Unit
Voltage input Current input
Connect input instrument between V and COM
terminal.
First, connect both V terminal and I terminal.
And then connect input instrument between it and
COM terminal.
(Note 1): Two COM terminals are connected internally.
(Note 2): Two cables or less must be inserted to COM terminal as above (two channel once combined).
(Note 3): Recommend using the twisted and shielded communication cables for analog lines and grounding the end
of shield.

Wiring
3-4
3.2 Analog Output Unit (FP0R-DA4)
3.2.1 Terminal Layout Diagrams
Appearance
Pin No.
Name
Function
1 V0
Analog output
CH0 Voltage signal output
2 COM --- Output common
3 VI CH1 Voltage signal output
4 COM --- Output common
5 V2 CH2 Voltage signal output
6 COM --- Output common
7 V3 CH3 Voltage signal output
8 COM --- Output common
9 NC Unused
Pin No.
Name
Function
1 I0
Analog output
CH0 Current signal output
2 COM --- Output common
3 I1 CH1 Current signal output
4
COM
---
Output common
5 I2 CH2 Current signal output
6 COM --- Output common
7 I3 CH3 Current signal output
8 COM --- Output common
9 NC Unused
(Note): All COM terminals are connected within the unit.