Makita FP2 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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Continuous Communication in Industrial Applications
Flexible Network Slave Unit
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The Flexible Network Slave (FNS) unit is a powerful, modular network unit used together with the programmable con-
trollers FP and FPSH. By exchanging compact network blocks, you can connect to various networking systems
without having to modify your entire hardware platform. The blocks are available for three bus systems: PROFIBUS,
DeviceNet and CANopen. Others are planned for the future.
FP-FNS
4 simple steps to
setup your network
Advantages:
Wide range of connectivity solutions.
One PLC hardware platform for several bus systems.
Fast reaction to new market networking trends possible with
existing units: no additional hardware development needed:
you need only exchange the network block.
Extremely compact. 
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Install the FP FNS expansion
module on the backplane of your
FP system. The number of units
is restricted by the size of the FP
backplane.
PROFIBUS:
Automatic baud rate detection.
Transmission speed of 9.6kbps
to 1Mbps.
Max. link area of 6 words
(inputs and outputs).
Interface: DB9F
(9-pin Sub-D female). 
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PROFIBUS
Plug-in module
AFPN-AB600
Various types of plug-in network blocks can be
mounted in the device at any phase between
ma nufacturer and end customer without having to
worry about special protective provisions.
For each network type, ready-made function libra-
ries for FPWIN Pro are available free of charge
from the Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG
Website (www.panasonic-electric-works.com)
These libraries drastically shorten the time needed
to develop your applications, and consequently
save valuable human resource costs. They also
include a complete online help file and program-
ming examples.
Download the GSD or EDS files with the descrip-
tion of the device from the Panasonic Electric
Works Europe AG Website.
The master unit requires these files to recognize
the slave device characteristics.
DeviceNet:
Automatic baud rate detection.
Transmission speed of 15kbps
to 500kbps.
Max. link area of 18 words in
each direction.
Interface: 5-pin terminal block. 
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DeviceNet
Plug-in module
AFPN-AB601
CANopen:
Automatic baud rate detection.
Transmission speed of 10kbps
to 1Mbps.
Max. link area of 18 words
(for TPDOs and RPDOs).
Interface: 9-pin Sub-D mode 
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CANopen
Plug-in module
AFPN-AB618
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