AFPX-A21 PANASONIC EW, AFPX-A21 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: AFPX-A21
• Description: Application Cassette
• Manufacturer: PANASONIC EW

Specifications of AFPX-A21

• No. Of Analog Outputs: 1
• No. Of Analog Inputs: 2
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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High performance
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The 32-bit RISC processor provides the top-level processing speed in compact
PLCs. The scan time is 2ms or less for 5000 steps*¹. A high-speed PLC is indis-
pensable for enhancing the functionality of equipment.
*1 Basic instructions: 40%, Data transfer and operation instructions: 60%
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FP-X, which is equipped with 32k steps*² program memory, is ideal for fully covering
the increasing functions, such as communications, positioning and analog control.
The ample program capacity can also support future equipment modifications.
*2 C14: 16k steps
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The FP-X features an independent comment memory which facilitates program
management and maintenance. Comments document a PLC project and help
programmers understand the code long after the program was written.
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Since up to 8 expansion units can be connected to 1 control unit, the maxi-
mum number of I/O points is 300. Furthermore, with the add-on cassette
and expansion FP0 adapter connected, the number of I/O points can be in-
creased to 382.
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3 channels are available with a combination of a communication cas-
sette (2-channel type) and the tool port.
The combinations of a wide variety of communication functions can
support diversified applications.
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With a communication cassette (Ethernet type), inspection data, production
data and error information can be easily collected.
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Communications with equipment compatible with Modbus-RTU (binary), a
worldwide de-facto standard, are available without programming. E.g. tem-
perature controllers and inverters.
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With a communication cassette (RS485 type), bit data/word data can be
easily shared among up to 16 FP-X units.
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Easy communications with equipment compatible with Matsushita’s open
protocol “MEWTOCOL” are available without programming. E.g. displays,
machine vision systems, temperature controllers and power meters.
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Commands are generated/transmitted in accordance with the communication
protocol of the target equipment.
Or, nonprocedural data receiving is available. E.g. measuring instruments,
barcode readers and RF-ID.
Network
High-speed operation
Large capacity program memory
Independent comment memory
Maximum number of I/O points
Up to 3 channels
Ethernet
Modbus-RTU
PLC link
MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave
General purpose serial communications
High performance
Network
multiple functions and strengthened lineup
01/2008
Faster operation of basic instructions
3 Ports
Max.
SCADA system
Multi-axial positioning
Comment
Network
memory
E.g. ST, AN or OR
Displays
Reduction of total scan time
Inside of FP-X
Independent
number and
of programs
Increase in
complexity
Faster operation of high-level instructions
E.g. floating point operation instructions
Measuring instrument
Temperature control
Program
memory
Data processing
Multi-point I/O