Panasonic FP3 User manual

PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
Technical Manual
FP3/FP5
W TYPE (WIRE) LINK SYSTEM
FP3/5 W TYPE (OPTICAL) LINK SYSTEM Technical Manual
ACG-M0032-1

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: FEATURES AND
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
1-1. Features ...................................................................................................2
1-2. System Configurations............................................................................3
1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System................................4
1. The P/W PC Link Function.................................................................4
2. The Data Transfer Function.................................................................5
3. The Remote Programming Function...................................................6
CHAPTER 2: W TYPE(WIRE) LINK UNIT
2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions............................................................8
1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit..............................................................8
2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit............................................................10
2-2. Specifications ........................................................................................12
1. General Specifications.......................................................................12
2. Performance Specifications...............................................................12
3. Recommended Cable Specifications.................................................13
2-3. Dimensions............................................................................................14
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION & SETTINGS
3-1. Installation Procedure............................................................................16
3-2. Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units .....................................................17
1. Location.............................................................................................17
2. How to Install W Type(Wire) Link Units..........................................19
3-3. Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units..................................................20
3-4. Settings..................................................................................................21
1. Setting the Station Number(UNIT NO.) ...........................................21
2. Setting the Mode Selector Switch(MODE SW.)...............................21
3-5. Cautions.................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS
4-1. W Type(Wire) Link Functions ..............................................................24
1. Communication Functions ................................................................24
2. Unit Set Up Procedure.......................................................................26
4-2. P/W PC Link .........................................................................................27
1. PC Link Area.....................................................................................27
2. Configuring the PC Link Area ..........................................................29
3. Allocating the PC Link Area Using Programming Tools..................33
4. Hold Type Area/Non-hold Type Area Setting...................................35
5. Special Internal Relays and Special Data Registers
for P/W PC Link................................................................................36

4-3. Data Transfer.........................................................................................38
1. Memory Configurations of the FP3/FP5...........................................38
2. F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) Instructions.........................................39
3. F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) Instructions.........................................41
4. Cautions.............................................................................................43
4-4. Remote Programming............................................................................44
4-5. Network Errors......................................................................................47
4-6. Communication Times ..........................................................................48
1. Transmission Cycle Time..................................................................48
2. P/W PC Link Response Time............................................................50
3. Data Transfer Response Time ...........................................................53
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLE SHOOTING
5-1. Self-diagnostic Errors............................................................................56
5-2. Error Flowchart .....................................................................................57
1. Main Flowchart .................................................................................57
1) ALARM LED ON Flowchart .......................................................58
2) P/W PC Link Function Not Available Flowchart .........................59
3) ERROR LED ON/Flash Flowchart...............................................63
CHAPTER 6: APPENDIX
6-1. Computer Link Function Using a C.C.U...............................................66
6-2. How to Read Special Internal Relays(R)
& Special Data Registers(DT)...............................................................68
1. Monitoring Special Internal Relays(R)
& Special Data Registers(DT)...........................................................68
2. Table of Special Internal Relays(R) ..................................................71
3. Table of Special Data Registers(DT).................................................76
6-3. Table of FP3/FP5 System Registers......................................................81
6-4. Table of FP3/FP5 Operands ..................................................................83
1. Organized by Processing Size...........................................................83
2. Organized by Function......................................................................84
6-5. ASCII Code...........................................................................................85
6-6. Product Types........................................................................................86
INDEX....................................................................................................................................................96
RECORD OF CHANGES....................................................................................................................97

CHAPTER 1 FEATURES AND
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
1-1. Features....................................................................................2
1-2. System Configurations ............................................................3
1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System................4
1. The P/W PC Link Function..................................................4
2. The Data Transfer Function .................................................5
3. The Remote Programming Function....................................6
"PC" is an abbreviation of Programmable Controller.

1-1. Features
2
1-1.Features
• Easy wiring
The FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units are connected with a twisted pair cable, which makes the initial wiring
and wiring maintenance easy. Data communication is easily performed between Programmable Controllers.
• High speed, long distance transmission
Data can be transmitted at the speed of 500k bps between stations which can be a maximum of 800 m /
2,624.672 ft. apart.
• A maximum of 3 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be installed on a singleMaster Backplane.
Each CPU can control a maximum of 3 P/W Link units*. If you install other types of P/W Link units*, such as a
P Type(Optical) Link Unit, a C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit) or a C-NET Link Unit, the total number of
P/W Link units must be 3 or less.
• In the W Type(Wire) Link System, the following 3 useful functions are available :
<P/W PC Link function>
A P/W PC Link is formally called a "P Type(Optical)/W Type(Wire) Programmable Controller Link".
In the P/W PC Link, data are easily exchanged between Programmable Controllers using link relays(L) and
link data registers(LD).
A maximum of 16 stations in a network can be set in PC Link Mode to be included in the P/W Link System.
A maximum of 2 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be used as stations in PC Link Mode in a single CPU.
If you install units with a P/W PC Link function, such as a P Type(Optical) Link Unit, the total number of
units in PC Link Mode must not be more than 2 units in one CPU.
<Data Transfer function>
Data can be transferred between Programmable Controllers using F145(SEND) / P145(PSEND) and
F146(RECV) / P146(PRECV) instructions. This function is available to all of the stations (Max. 32 stations)
in a network.
<Remote Programming function>
Programming, system register setting and data read out of remotely located Programmable Controller can be
controlled from any Programmable Controller located close to you. This function is available to all of the sta-
tions(Max. 32 stations) in a network.
Note :
• *Units that are classified as P/W Link units are:
P Type(Optical) Link Unit, W Type(Wire) Link Unit,
C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit), C-NET Link Unit,
FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit

1-2. System Configurations
3
1-2.System Configurations
In the FP Series Programmable Controller System, the W Type(Wire) Link System is one of the P/W Link system
available. Here, we wil describe the system configurations of the W Type(Wire) Link System.
The FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be installed on the Master Backplane used in the FP3/FP5
Programmable Controllers.
The FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units are connected with a twisted pair cable running between Programmable
Controllers.
Notes:
•Max. cable length : 800 m/2,624.672 ft. per network
•Max. number of network station : 32 stations per network
•Max. number of P/W Link units : 3 P/W Link units per CPU [any combination of W type(Wire) Link
Units, P type(Optical) Link Units, C.C.U. (Computer
Communication Unit) and C-NET Link Units]
•P/W PC Link : 2 P/W PC Links per CPU
W Type(Wire) Link Unit
W Type(Wire) Link Unit
W Type(Wire) Link Unit
W Type(Wire) Link Unit W Type(Wire) Link Unit
W Type(Wire) Link Unit W Type(Wire) Link Unit
800 m / 2,624.672 ft.
Max. 32 stations per network
800 m / 2,624.672 ft.
Max. 32 stations
per network

1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System
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1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire)
Link System
The W Type(Wire) Link System provides three kinds of communication functions between FP3s and FP5s as
follows :
A P/W PC Link function(optional function)
A Data Transfer function
A Remote Programming function
1. The P/W PC Link Function
Data can be shared among FP3s and FP5s in a network by using 1,024 link relays(L) and 128 link data
registers(LD).
This function can be performed between W Type(Wire) Link Units set in PC Link Mode.
(In the same network, both of FP3s and FP5s can be installed.)
Notes :
The figure above shows an example of a P/W PC Link under the following conditions :
•The operating status in the "Station 01" will change according to the ON/OFF state of the link relay L0 in the
CPU controlling "Station 02".
•When data stored in WX1 is written to link data register LD1 at "Station 02", "Station 01" reads the data stored in
LD1 and writes it in WY1 of its CPU.
Thus data transfer from WX1 in "Station 02" to WY1 in "Station 01" can be easily performed by using link data
register LD1.
L0 Y0
R0 F0,MV,LD1,WY1
L0X20
R3 F0,MV,WY1,LD1
•A maximum of 16 stations in a single network can be set in PC Link Mode.
•A maximum of 2 W type(Wire) Link Units installed on a single CPU can be set in PC Link Mode .
If other units with a P/W PC Link function, such as a P Type(Optical) Link Unit, are installed together,
the total number of units with a P/W PC Link function must not exceed 2 units for each CPU.
•Refer to page 27, "P/W PC Link" for details about the P/W PC Link functions.
Station 01 Station 02
L0, Ld1

1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System
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2. The Data Transfer Function
Data can be received from and sent to another Programmable Controller in the same network by using the
F145(SEND)/P145(PSEND) and F146(RECV)/P146(PRECV) instructions.
A maximum of 16 words( one word = 16 bits) can be transferred at a time.
This function can be performed between all of the stations(Max. 32) in the same network.
Notes :
[Example 1]
"Station 01" sends the data, stored in the data registers starting with DT0, to the data registers starting with DT0
of "Station 02".
[Example 2]
"Station 02" receives the data, stored in the data registers starting with DT10 of "Station 01", and stores the data
in the data registers starting with DT20 of the "Station 02".
R9030 R0 F146 RECV,WR1,DT0,K10,DT20
R9030 R0 F145 SEND,WR1,DT0,DT0,K0
•This function can be performed between all of the stations(Max. 32) in the same network.
•This function is available for all of the W Type(Wire) Link Units installed in a single CPU.
If other P/W Link units, such as a P Type(Optical) Link Unit, C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit)
or a C-NET Link Unit, are installed together in one CPU, the total number of P/W Link units must not
exceed 3 units.
•Refer to page 38,"Data Transfer" for details about Data Transfer function.
Station 01 Station 02
Station 01 Station 02

1-3. Main Functions of the W Type(Wire) Link System
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3. The Remote Programming Function
You can create programs and assign system registers for a remote FP3/FP5 from any other FP3/FP5 in the same
network. With this function, programs can easily be modified in the field, even when the Programmable Controller
built inside of process controller.
Notes :
X0 Y20
R0 TMX 123
0
•This function can be performed by any of all the stations(Max. 32) in the same network.
•This function is available for all of the W Type(Wire) Link Units installed in a single CPU.
If other P/W Link units are installed together in a single CPU, the total number of P/W Link units
must not exceed 3 units.
The P/W Link units are : P Type(Optical) Link Unit, W Type(Wire) Link Unit,
C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit), C-NET Link Unit.
•Refer to page 44, "Remote Programming" for details about the Remote Programming function.
Station 01 Station 02
Monitoring

CHAPTER 2 W TYPE(WIRE) LINK UNIT
2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions............................................8
1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ..............................................8
2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit ............................................10
2-2. Specifications.........................................................................12
1. General Specifications .......................................................12
2. Performance Specifications................................................12
3. Recommended Cable Specifications..................................13
2-3. Dimensions............................................................................14
"PC" is an abbreviation of Programmable Controller.

2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions
1. FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit
Operation Monitor LEDs
Note:
Station Number ( UNIT NO.) Selector
A maximum of 32 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be connected in a
network. In the W Type(Wire) Link System, each W Type(Wire) Link Unit
must be assigned a unique station number in the network.
Notes:
Mode Selector Switches ( MODE SW. )
Notes:
Communication Interface
•Any setting for Mode Selector Switch(MODE SW.) number 2 is ignored.
•A maximum of 16 stations can be set for PC Link Mode in a single network.
•A maximum of 2 P/W Link units can be set for PC Link Mode in a single
CPU.
•The station number(UNIT NO.) must be assigned within the range of 01
to 32
•The stations which are set for P/W PC Link Mode must be assigned
stastion numbers(UNIT NO.) in the range of 01 to 16.
•Duplicate use of the same station number(UNIT NO.) in a network will
cause the ERROR 2 LED to turn ON and the units will not be able to
communicate.
• If erroneous station numbers (00 or 33 to 99) are used, the ERROR 1 LED
will turn ON and the units will not be able to communicate.
•Refer to page 63,"ERROR LED ON/Flash Flowchart", for details about the
steps to take when ERROR 1 or ERROR 2 LEDs turn ON.
2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions
8
RECEIVE ON : when receiving
LED OFF : when not receiving
TRANSMIT ON : when sending
LED OFF : when not sending
PC LINK ON : when PC Link Mode is set
LED OFF : when PC Link Mode is not set
ALARM ON : unit error
LED OFF : normal unit operation
R/W LED ON : when the unit is communicating with the CPU
OFF : when the unit is not communicating with the CPU
ERROR 1 Flashes : unit hardware error(hardware self-diagnostic error)
LED* OFF : normal unit operation
ERROR 2 ON : communication error, or identical use of station
LED* number(UNIT NO.), or Link Area setting error
Flashes : station number(UNIT NO.) setting error
OFF : normal unit operation
Mode Selector Description Switch position
Switch number 1234
1 P/W PC Link PC Link Mode OFF - - -
function Not PC Link Mode ON - - -
2 Unused switch - - - -
----
3&4 Terminal Not terminal station - - OFF OFF
station setting Terminal station - - ON ON

2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions
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Mounting Screw
Screw for attaching the unit to a Master Backplane.
Connector
Connects to the slot on the Master Backplane.

2. FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit
Operation Monitor LEDs
Note:
Station Number ( UNIT NO.) Selector
A maximum of 32 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be connected in a network.
In the W Type (Wire) Link System, each W Type(Wire) Link Unit must be
assigned a unique station number (UNIT NO.) in the network.
Notes:
Mode Selector Switches ( MODE SW. )
Notes:
Communication Interface
•Any setting for Mode Selector Switch(MODE SW.) number 2 is ignored.
•A maximum of 16 stations can be set for PC Link Mode in a single network.
•A maximum of 2 P/W Link units can be set for PC Link Mode in a signal
CPU.
•The station number(UNIT NO.) must be assigned within the range of 01
to 32.
•The stations which are set for P/W PC Link Mode must be assigned station
numbers(UNIT NO.) in the range of 01 to 16.
•Duplicate use of the same station number(UNIT NO.) in a network will
cause the ERROR 2 LED to turn ON and the units will not be able to
communicate.
•If erroneous station numbers (00 or 33 to 99) are used, the ERROR 1 LED
will turn ON and the units will not be able to communicate.
•Refer to page 63,"ERROR LED ON/Flash Flowchart", for details about the
steps to take when the ERROR 1 or ERROR 2 LEDs turn ON.
2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions
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RECEIVE ON : when receiving
LED OFF : when not receiving
TRANSMIT ON : when sending
LED OFF : when not sending
PC LINK ON : when PC Link Mode is set
LED OFF : when PC Link Mode is not set
R/W LED ON : when the unit is communicating with the CPU
OFF : when the unit is not communicating with the CPU
ERROR 1 Flashes : unit hardware error(hardware self-diagnostic error)
LED* OFF : normal unit operation
ERROR 2 ON : communication error, or identical use of station
LED* number(UNIT NO.), or Link Area setting error
Flashes : station number(UNIT NO.) setting error
OFF : normal unit operation
ALARM ON : unit error
LED OFF : normal unit operation
Mode Selector Description Switch position
Switch number 1234
1 P/W PC Link PC Link Mode OFF - - -
function Not PC Link Mode ON - - -
2 Unused switch - - - -
----
3&4 Terminal Not terminal station - - OFF OFF
station setting Terminal station - - ON ON

2-1. Parts Terminology and Functions
11
Mounting Screw
Screw for attaching the unit to a Master Backplane.
Connector
Connects to the slot on the Master Backplane.

2-2. Specifications
1. General Specifications
2. Performance Specifications
Notes:
•A maximum of 3 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be installed on a Master Backplane.
Each CPU can control a maximum of 3 P/W Link Units. If other types of P/W Link units are installed together,
the total number of the P/W Link units must not exceed 3 units.
P/W Link units : P Type(Optical) Link Unit, W Type(Wire) Link Unit, C-NET Link Unit, C.C.U.
(Computer Communication Unit),
•A maximum of 16 stations in a single network can be set for PC Link Mode.
•A maximum of 2 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be set for PC Link Mode in a single CPU.
If any other units with P/W PC Link function, such as a P Type(Optical) Link Unit, are present, the total number
of units set for P/W PC Link Mode must not exceed 2 units in a single CPU.
2-2. Specifications
12
Item Description
Ambient temperature 0°to 55°C / 32°to 131°F
Ambient humidity 30% to 85% RH(non-condensing)
Storage temperature -20°to 70°C/ -4°to 158°F
Storage humidity 30% to 85% RH(non-condensing)
Vibration resistance 10Hz to 55Hz 1 cycle/min ; double amplitude of 0.75 mm/0.030 in., 10 min on 3 axes
Shock resistance Shock of 98m/s2or more, 4 times on 3 axes
Noise immunity 1,000 Vp-p with pulse widths of 50ns or 1µs
Operating condition Free from corrosive gases and excessive dust
Item Description
Current consumption FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : Max. 0.35 A (at 5V DC)
FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit : Max. 0.4 A (at 5V DC)
Number of I/O per 16 points[16SE(can be allocated as 0 using NPST-GR)]
W Type(Wire) Link Unit
Communication method Token passing method
Transmission method Baseband transmission
Baud rate 0.5M bps
Transmission distance Total 800 m/2,624.672 ft. per network
Transmission cable Twisted pair cable

2-2. Specifications
13
3. Recommended Cable Specifications
Twisted Pair Cable : 1-pair
[For 800m distance]
•Conductor :
Size : Min. 1.25 mm2(AWG16 or larger)
Resistance : Max. 16.8 Ω/km(at 20 °C)
•Cable :
Insulation material : Polyethylene
Insulation thickness : Min. 0.5 mm/0.020 in.
Jacket diameter : Min. 8.5 mm/0.335 in.
[For 700m distance]
•Conductor :
Size : Min. 0.5 mm2(AWG20 or larger)
Resistance : Max. 33.4 Ω/km(at 20 °C)
•Cable :
Insulation material : Polyethylene
Insulation thickness : Min. 0.5 mm/0.020 in.
Jacket diameter : Min. 7.8 mm/0.307 in.
Crimp Terminal
Be sure to connect the cables and the interface terminals correctly using crimp terminals.
Suitable crimp terminals :
•Ring terminal
•Insulated ring terminal
•Fork terminal
Hole:3.7 to 4.3 / 0.148 to 0.169 dia
(unit : mm / in.)
7.2 / 0.283 or less
Insulation
Conductor
Jacket

2-3. Dimensions
14
2-3. Dimensions
FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit
FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit
34.5 / 1.358 130.0 / 5.118
150.0 / 5.906
249.0 / 9.803
36.5 / 1.437 130.0 / 5.118
(unit : mm / in.)

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION & SETTINGS
3-1. Installation Procedure............................................................16
3-2. Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units......................................17
1. Location..............................................................................17
2. How to Install W Type(Wire) Link Units ..........................19
3-3. Connecting W Type(Wire) Link Units ..................................20
3-4. Settings ..................................................................................21
1. Setting the Station Number(UNIT NO.)............................21
2. Setting the Mode Selector Switch(MODE SW.)................21
3-5. Cautions.................................................................................22
"PC" is an abbreviation of Programmable Controller.

3-1.Installation Procedure
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3-1.Installation Procedure
1. Installing W Type(Wire) Link Units
• Install W Type(Wire) Link Units on the corresponding Master
Backplane.
• FP3 W Type(Wire) Link Unit must be installed on the FP3 Master
Backplane and FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Unit must be installed on the
FP5 Master Backplane.
• A maximum of 3 P/W Link units can be installed on a Master
Backplane. One CPU can control a maximum 3 P/W Link units.
Note :
2. Connection
•Use a twisted pair cable to connect FP3/FP5 W Type(Wire) Link Units.
•Connect transmission terminals, positive(+) to positive(+) and nega-
tive(-) to negative(-).
•A maximum of 32 W Type(Wire) Link Units can be connected in a
network within 800 m/2,624.672 ft. long.
3. Settings
•Set a different station numbers(UNIT NO.) for each W Type(Wire)
Link Unit in a network using the Station Number(UNIT NO.) Selector.
•Be sure to check that the station numbers(UNIT NO.) are assigned in
the range of 01 to 32.
•Set the operation mode(with P/W PC Link function or without P/W PC
Link function) using Mode Selector Switch(MODE SW. 1).
•Be sure to check that the stations with P/W PC Link function are
assigned in the range from 01 to 16 as their station numbers
(UNIT NO.).
•Configure the two W Type(Wire) Link Units located at each end of the
W Type(Wire) Link network as terminal stations using Mode Selector
Switches 3 & 4(MODE SW. 3 & 4).
• Units classified as P/W Link units are :
W Type(Wire) Link Unit, P Type(Optical) Link Unit,
C.C.U.(Computer Communication Unit), C-NET Link Unit
• Be sure to check the I/O assignment and current consumption.
Screwdriver
P/W PC Link Mode
setting
Terminal station
setting