Adaptability

Program protection

Master memory

Protected

Protected

12

13

Protects your important program by preventing

illegal copies

GThe combination of upper and lower case alphanumeric characters

produces 218 trillion combinations. In addition, after three consecutive

entry failures, a power reset is required for password release.

I More secure eight-character password can be used

along with the previous four-character password.

I Program upload is easily prohibited by tool

software FPWIN.

GReading a program from the PLC main unit is virtually impossible.

GIn the upload-prohibited condition, program transfers to the master

memory are also prohibited.

GRelease of an upload-prohibited condition is possible with a forced

release accompanied by a program deletion.

GProgram updates are easily carried out by transferring the program in

the master memory to FP-X even during an upload-prohibited condition.

The transferred program in FP-X is setup with the same upload

prohibition and permission conditions used in the master memory.

Forced input/output

(Original program is required)

Ladder monitor

(Original program is required)

Rewrite during RUN mode

(Original program is required)

Program download from a PC

Data transfer from the master

memory

Change of data monitor/resistor value

Contact monitor

Time chart monitor

Password protection

Program upload to a PC

Data transfer to the master memory

Items possible

during an upload-

prohibited condition

Items impossible

during an upload-

prohibited condition

High versatility and rich functionality provides “peace of mind” and “flexibility”.

* USB port is equipped with C30 and C60.

PC

PC

I An expensive USB conversion adapter/cable is not necessary for connecting

a PC to the PLC by using a standard USB port.*

USB cable direct

connection

In the case of FP-X

The conventional RS232C port can also be used.

AFPX-C30/C60

USB

conversion cable

RS232C/422

conversion

adapter

Before

Previous Model

I The master memory makes a program transfer easy and a real-time clock is equipped also

FPWIN GR/Pro

FP-X

FP-X

Master memory

To the field

operation

Program

transfer

Program

transfer

Password used

➔ Password locked

Upload prohibited set

➔ Upload prohibited

Upload prohibited not set

➔ Upload permitted

GThe built-in 1 MB flash-ROM can store a 32-kstep program as well as the

comments and FPWIN Pro source file.

GProgram update in a remote location is easy by simply sending master

memory for local installation.

GAs the master memory stores the password information, password protection can be

applied for program transmission. Similarly, upload prohibition/permission can be setup.

GThe built-in real-time clock enables periodical repeated control and

periodical data logging.

I No need for program backup − easy maintenance

GThe programs and comments are stored in flash ROM, requiring no backup batteries.

GA backup battery is provided for data and real-time clock (AFPX-BATT)

One battery for C14, two for C30 and three for C60 can be attached. A two-

battery installation can operate for a long time (10 years or more) without

maintenance. (Real-time clock doesn't work without a battery.)

Backup battery

for FP-X

(AFPX-BATT)

Connector

Battery

holder

I FROM data storage

GFP-X can store a program, comments, a total of 55 words of data, and

bit setting values in a flash memory without a battery. All of the data

and bits can be stored by adding optional batteries, but writing into a

flash ROM is possible without a battery by using applied instructions

(F12, P13). Perfectly suited for data storage of the setup values and

recipes modified several times a day.

Flash-ROM

F12 ICRD K0, K1, DT0

During the first scan, read one block

(2048 words) from the starting address of

DT0 at block number 0.

P13 ICWD DT0, K1, K0

When R0 is turned on, write one block

(2048 words) starting from the address

DT0 at block number 0.

* The limitation in a flash ROM designates the number of rewrites to be 10,000, or the feasible number to be approx 30,000. However,

rewriting every second will generate a memory failure within a few hours.

Reading

Writing

Programming

Note: Product names and company names in this chart are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

The ladder programming software for FP series

−− highly operational software tool for maximizing convenience

in the field.

entry, search, writing, monitoring and timer changes, all carried

out only from the keyboard.

etc.

by using Ver. 4 or Ver. 3 of NPST-GR are usable.

simultaneously through the same port.

I Operational Environment

I Features

I Accompanying Tools

OS

Hard disk capacity

CPU

Onboard memory

Screen resolution

Display colors

Applicable PLC

Compatible FP-X

version

Windows95 (OSR2 or higher)/98/Me/

NT (Ver. 4.0 or later)/2000/XP

At least 40 MB

Pentium 100 MHz or higher

At least 64 MB (depends on OS)

At least 1024

× 768

High color (16-bit or higher)

FP-X/FP-e/FP0/FP

Σ/FP2/FP2SH

Relay output type: Ver.2.50 and after

Transistor output type: Ver.2.70 and after

Tool bar

Access often-used functions

using icons.

Data monitoring window

Relay monitoring window

Program status display

Search window

Allows you to search various data

Program display

Function bar

Bottons for command input

and confirmation, on-line/off-

line selection and PLC mode

selection.

Successive I/O comments can be

input for each device type. Data

from Excel and other applications

can be copied and pasted via the

clipboard.

Displays information concerning

PLC usage situation and settings,

and detailed information when an

error occurs.

Classified by type, function

instructions can be selected from

the displayed list.

(Simple help included.)

Function instruction list

Text Compiler

Text command input mode

Text command

input mode

I/O comment edit function

Status display

This software is for importing and

exporting programs created in text

format to and from FPWIN GR.

Programs created on the PLC of

another company can be edited as

text and then be transferred to the

FP Series without difficulty.

A ladder diagram is displayed

as a mnemonic code is entered

from the keyboard.

GData Editor

This software for the PC is for reading and writing data

stored in the memory of FP Series main unit or on an IC

card. If a large data table is required in a PLC, the data

can be created and edited on a PC and then dowmload

to the PLC.

GModem connection

Communication via modem is easy with FP Series units

in isolated locations.

GWizard function

A Wizard function included in FPWIN GR since versions

2.2 can automatically generate ladder programs by

simply entering and selecting required items in the

dedicated screen. It can be used to assist in positioning,

PID instruction input, and FP-e screen display

instruction input.

GPersonal preference settings

It is possible to switch among preference settings for

FPWIN GR, Data Editor and Text Compiler that are set

up for different individuals.