Makita FP2 Series - Manual (Page 7)

Accurate Process Control

Connect all PLCs with Each Other
Networking
FP
multi-wire
link unit
FP
multi-wire
link unit
FP
multi-wire
link unit
FP
multi-wire
link unit
Inverter
Support a wide variety of networks, such as open networks, PLC links, remote I/O systems,
and S-LINK
Open network 
Ethernet
Supports three communication interfaces:
100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, and 10BASE5.
Supports TCP/IP and UDP/IP.
Communication among a maximum of eight
connections is available.
Compatible with user-friendly MEWTOCOL.
Supports remote programming. 
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Computer link
Router
Computer link Transparent communication function
LAN
Data transfer function
FP-ET1
PLC link
PLC link is a system that allows our PLCs to share contact data and word data without programming.
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MEWNET-W0 mode
A PLC link of the compact high-performance PLC FP Σ (Sigma)* and FP-X* can be established by using a combination of the multi-
communication unit and an RS485 communication block. This mode enables the efficient connection of FP/FPSH, FP Σ (Sigma)
and FP-X units on a single network and contributes to significant cost reduction.
115.kbps transmission speed.
Transfer of data of 64 points/18 words is possible.
Up to 16 units can be connected.
Extendable to 1,00m. 
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MEWNET-W2 mode
Large capacity PLC links can be established by using
twisted-pair cables and multi-wire link units.
500kbps transmission speed.
Transfer of data of 4096 points/4096 words is possible.
Up to 3 units can be connected.
Extendable to 1,00m 
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* Each FP Σ (Sigma) unit also requires an RS485 cassette (FPG-COM3 or FPG-COM4) to be attached.
* Each FP-X unit requires that an AFPX-COM3 or AFPX-COM4 communication cassette is attached.
FP Σ (Sigma) FP-X FP Σ (Sigma) FP/FPSH
PLC link
(MEWNET-W0)
RS485 115.kbps
Max. 16 stations/1,00m
FP/FPSH
09/2007