Panasonic FP-X Specifications page 13

Network
■ PLC Link (MEWNET-W0)
Bit data/word data can be shared (linked) among up to 16 FP-X
units. This is ideal for linking adjacent equipment in a distributed
control system.
●Links with our other PLCs (FPΣ, FP2/FP2SH) are possible.
●Simple setting of the number of linked units, linked relays, and
starting area address of the own station by using FPWIN GR/Pro
allows sharing of contact information and data without
programming.
●The transfer rate of 115.2 kbps, the highest rate for a compact
model.
●A transfer distance of 1200 m, the longest distance for a
compact model.
●FP-X and FPΣ allow a change of the station number by
programming (SYS instruction).
FP-X requires a communication cassette (AFPX-COM3, AFPX-COM4
or AFPX-COM6)
FP2/FP2SH requires a multi-communication unit (AFP2465, AFP2805)
FPΣ requires a communication cassette (AFPG803, AFPG806)
■ Computer link (MEWTOCOL slave)
The computer link provides command-response communications using Matsushita's open protocol "MEWTOCOL".
When the FP-X communication port is set to the computer link mode, FP-X, as a slave, automatically sends
responses to MEWTOCOL commands sent from a master station, such as a personal computer.
FP-X (slave)
Commands
Responses
• Tool port
• COM1
• COM2
All are compatible with the
computer link.
Simultaneous communications
via the three ports are possible.
■ General-purpose Serial Communications
General-purpose serial communications include the following two types.
1. FP-X, as a master, sends commands and receives responses in accordance with the protocol designated by the slave unit.
2. FP-X, as a slave, receives data sent from the master unit as is.
FP-X (master)
Commands
Responses
• Tool port
• COM1
• COM2
All are compatible with
general-purpose serial
communications. (Tool port:
Only in the RUN mode)
Simultaneous communications
via the three ports are possible.
RS485
• Programming software
FPWIN GR/FPWIN Pro
• Operation data managing
software
PCWAY
FP-X (slave)
Printer, etc
When FP-X, as a master, sends commands to MEWTOCOL-compatible equipment during
Useful
general-purpose serial communications, the commands can be easily
function
generated/transmitted by using the MEWTOCOL master instructions (F145 and F146).
FP-X (master)
MEWTOCOL commands
(generated by F145 and F146)
Responses
Item
Number of stations 16 stations
Transmission speed 115.2 kbps
Transmission distance 1200 m
Shared data 128 words (data register), 64 words (contacts)
Communication method Floating master
16 stations, 115.2 kbps, 1200 m
MEWTOCOL master stations
Touch panel Image processing device
GT Series
Data
(nonprocedural)
2D code reading sensor
PD60/PD65
Temperature
controller
KT4H
Specifications
Twisted-pair cable
PV310
Measuring
instrument
Eco-POWER METER
KW4M
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