Panasonic FP (Sigma) - Manual (Page 7)

FPΣ (Sigma)
Optimised communication functions
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Convenient station no. setting function enables flexible use, even when there are product type
changes.
࡯ Station no. switchability allows the use of unified programming and program switching.
࡯ Because even the communications parameters can be changed in the program, connection is enabled with
external devices that have different communication parameters.
Great for these applications, too...
Computer linkage with up to 99 stations enabled (max. 32 stations when using C-NET adapter).
࡯ Ability to gather data from multiple stations means greater design freedom.
Can also be connected to external devices that are equipped with RS485 interface
࡯ Enables connection to external devices, such as temperature regulators,
that are equipped with RS485 interface.
࡯ Applicable with data gathering or setting adjustment.
With the RS232C type communications cassette
Efficient connection with other control devices helps to save space!
࡯ Enables connection to devices with RS232C interface, such as a
programmable display panel, image processing device and other devices.
࡯ When used as a tool port, up to 3 external devices can be connected.
FPΣ (Sigma) Station
No. setting switch Communication parameters changed by instructions
Commercial
adapter
Commercial
adapter
FP0
FP0
RS485
RS232C
RS232C
Computer
FP0
FP0
Commercial
adapter FPΣ FPΣ
RS485
RS232C
Computer
FPΣ
RS485
RS232C
FPΣ
Temperature
regulator, etc.
Temperature
regulator, etc.
࡯
Control is possible using
commercially available
RS485 devices.
࡯
A 2-channel type communication
cassette is used.
RS232C
GT11/GT30
Example: Connection with
commercially available
temperature regulator
Ȩ
Ȩ
RS232C RS232C
FPΣ
GT11/GT30
Image
processing device
Previous models
Relay stations required for linking medium-scale PLCs
With the FPΣ (Sigma)
Computer linkage with up to 99 stations
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