PLC FP-X

FP-X

The new FP-X PLC series succeeded the popular FP1. With smaller dimensions, increased memory capacity, higher processing speed and optimized motion control signals, the FP-X is well suited for a wide variety of applications. 

The CPUs are available with 14, 30, 38 and 60 I/Os and up to 32k steps program memory. Numerous add-on cassettes, e.g. communication cassettes for RS232, RS422, RS485 and Ethernet communication and function cassettes for analog I/Os, thermocouple, RTD, pulse I/O etc., make the FP-X even more flexible, enabling users to configure the controller to suit their application needs. No additional space is required for these cassettes: you just plug them onto the CPU. When even more functionality or I/Os are required, FP-X and FP0R expansion units can be connected. 

Short overview of major functions: 

• Ultra high-speed processing
  High-speed scan of 0.32µs for a basic instruction (1.9ms scan time for 5 ksteps) 
• Large programme capacity
  Programme capacity of 32k steps with a sufficient comment area 
• Great expandability with a wide variety of options
  Max. I/O expansion of 300 channels and further expansion with function expansion cassettes and expansion units 
• High security 
  Program protection with an 8-digit password and a function which prohibits uploads. 
• Up to 3 serial communication ports can be used simultaneously.
  The use of a communication cassette provides up to 3 serial communication ports. 
• USB port
  Easy direct connection with a PC via a commercial USB cable (AB type) 
• Master memory function cassette makes program transfer easy while 
  providing a real-time clock
  - Programme update in a remote location is easy
  - Periodical control and data logging possible 
• Simultaneous 2-axis linear interpolation is possible in two pairs 
• Multi-point PID control
  Sophisticated algorithm and floating-point operations enable high-accuracy PID control 
• Compatible with all FP Series PLCs from Panasonic
  The FP-X can be programmed using FPWIN Pro programming software in compliance with the international standard IEC 61131-3. 

Specifications

Part number	I/O	Specifications
		Power supply	Input	Output	Connection
Relay Types
AFPX-C14R	8/6	100 to 240V AC	24V DC	Relay	Screw Terminal
AFPX-C30R	16/14
AFPX-C60R	32/28
AFPX-C14RD	8/6	24V DC
AFPX-C30RD	16/14
AFPX-C60RD	32/28
Transistor Types
AFPX-C14P	8/6	100 to 240V AC	24V DC	Transistor (PNP)	Screw Terminal
AFPX-C30P	16/14
AFPX-C60P	32/28
AFPX-C14T	8/6	100 to 240V AC		Transistor (NPN)
AFPX-C30T	16/14
AFPX-C38AT	24/14	230V AC
AFPX-C60T	32/28	100 to 240V AC
AFPX-C14PD	8/6	24V DC		Transistor (PNP)
AFPX-C30PD	16/14
AFPX-C60PD	32/28
AFPX-C14TD	8/6	24V DC		Transistor (NPN)
AFPX-C30TD	16/14
AFPX-C60TD	32/28

Relay Version
PLC Type	AFPX-C14R/RD	AFPX-C30R/RD	AFPX-C60R/RD
Number of inputs	8	16	32
Number of outputs	6 relays	14 relays	28 relays
Output capacity	2A	2A	2A
Digital I/Os (max.)	336	352	382
Analogue I/Os (max.)	26
Processing speed	0.32µs/step (basic instruction)
Memory
Memory type	Built-in Flash-ROM
Programme capacity	C14R: 16k steps, C30R/C60R: 32k steps
Data register	C14R: 12285 words, C30R/C60R: 32765 words
Special functions
High-speed counter	Input of main unit: 1-phase: 8 ch, 10kHz each;  2-phase: 4 ch, 5kHz each
	Input of pulse I/O cassette:  1-phase: 2 ch: 80kHz each, 4 ch: 50kHz each  2-phase: 1 ch: 30kHz each, 2 ch: 25kHz each
Pulse output / PWM output	With 1 ch: 100kHz, with 2 ch: 80kHz each, PWM: 1.5Hz to 41.7kHz
Serial interfaces	Up to 3 serial interfaces, C30R/C60R also USB port
Real-time clock	Available when AFPX-MRTC installed
Other functions	Password (4 digits, 8 digits), upload protection, comment storage (328kByte)
Operating voltage range	AFPX-C14R/ -C30R/ -C60R: 85 to 264V AC AFPX-C14RD/ -C30RD/ -C60RD: 20.4 to 28.8V DC

Transistor Version
PLC Type	AFPX-C14P/PD	AFPX-C30P/PD	AFPX-C60P/PD
Number of inputs	8	16	32
Number of outputs	6 transistors	14 transistors	28 transistors
Output capacity	0.5A	0.5A	0.5A
Digital I/Os (max.)	336	352	382
Analogue I/Os (max.)	26
Processing speed	0.32µs/step (basic instruction)
Memory
Memory type	Built-in Flash-ROM
Programme capacity	C14R: 16k steps, C30R/C60R: 32k steps
Data register	C14R: 12285 words, C30R/C60R: 32765 words
Special functions
High-speed counter	Single-phase 8 ch: 4 x 50kHz + 4 x 10kHz; 2-phase 4 ch: 4 x 10kHz Pulse I/O cassette cannot be installed
Pulse output / PWM output	100kHz x 2 ch + 20kHz x 2 ch PWM: 1.5Hz to 41.7kHz
Serial interfaces	Up to 3 serial interfaces, C30R/C60R also USB port
Real-time clock	Available when AFPX-MRTC installed
Other functions	Password (4 digits, 8 digits), upload protection, comment storage (328kByte)
Operating voltage range	AFPX-C14P/-C30P/-C60P: 85 to 264V AC AFPX-C14PD/-C30PD/-C60PD: 20.4 to 28.8V DC

Expansion modules

All FP-X CPUs can be expanded by up to 3 FP0 expansion units via an adapter. Additionally, the number of I/Os or fuctions can be expanded by using special add-on expansion cassettes. The maximum number of I/O points can be achieved as follows:

Without FP0 adapter: CPU + 8 FP-X expansion units + 3 expansion cassettes

With FP0 adapter: CPU + 7 FP-X expansion units + 3 FP0 expansion units + 3 cassettes

FP-X CPU	FP-X expansion modules	FP0 expansion modules

Digital I/O expansion units

Part number	AFPX-E16R	AFPX-E16P/T	AFPX-E16T	AFPX-E16X	AFPX-E14YR
Inputs	8	8	8	16	--
Outputs	8	8	8	--	14
Output type	Relay, 2A	Transistor PNP, 0.5A	Transistor NPN, 0.5A		Relay, 2A
Connection	Screw terminal
Power Supply	Supplied via the expansion cable
Part number	AFPX-E30RD	AFPX-E30R	AFPX-E30P/T	AFPX-E30PD/TD
Inputs	16
Outputs	14
Output type	Relay, 2A		Transistor PNP or NPN, 0.5A
Connection	Screw terminal
Power Supply	24V DC	100 - 240V AC		24V DC

Communication cassettes

• AFPX-COM1: RS232C 1 channel (non-insulated) 
• AFPX-COM2: RS232C 2 channel (non-insulated) 
• AFPX-COM3: RS485 / RS422 selectable 1 channel (insulated) 
• AFPX-COM4: RS485 1 channel (insulated) + RS232C 1 channel (non-insulated) 
• AFPX-COM5: RS232C 1 channel + Ethernet 1 channel
• AFPX-COM6: RS485 2 channel (insulated)

Function cassettes

• AFPX-IN8: 8 inputs 24V DC 
• AFPX-TR8: 8 outputs, transistor NPN 0,3A 
• AFPX-TR6P: 6 outputs, transistor PNP 0,5A 
• AFPX-AD2: 2 inputs (non-insulated) 0-10V, 0-20mA 
• AFPX-PLS: 2 high speed counter inputs + 1 pulse output 
• AFPX-MRTC: Master memory and RTC 
• AFPX-IN4T3: 4 inputs, 3 outputs transistor NPN, 0.3A 
• AFPX-DA2: 2 analog outputs (insulated) 0-10V, 0-20mA 
• AFPX-A21: 2 inputs (insulated) 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA;
  1 output (insulated) 0-10V, 0-20mA 
• AFPX-TC2: 2 thermocouple inputs (insulated) K/J type
• AFPX-RTD2: 2-channel RTD inputs (insulated), Pt100 (-200ºC to 850ºC)

FP0 expansion unit connection adapter

• AFPX-EFP0: all FP-X CPUs can be expanded by up to 3 FP0 expansion units by using the AFPX-EFP0

Product downloads

Cable drawings

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Communication cable between GT terminals and FP Series Tool port, 2m	2007-05-01	36 KB	English
FP Modem-56k RS232C Cable for FP Series PLC COM Port with 9-pin Sub-D connector, 0.5m, CABMODPLC211	2005-06-27	56 KB	English
FP Modem-56k RS232C cable for FP Series PLC COM port with screw terminal, 0.5m, CABMOD111D	2007-03-22	62 KB	English
Programming cable for FP and GT series (MINI-DIN to 9 PIN SUB-D), 3m, AFC8513	2007-03-19	35 KB	English

Data sheets

Description	Release date	File size	Language
AFPX-C38AT: The new programmable controller		369 KB	English
Data sheet AFPC10PINS, screw teminal for 8 PLC outputs	2018-06-04	368 KB	English
Data sheet AFPRT8, Relay terminal with 8 relays (2A), with LED, changeover contact	2018-06-04	260 KB	English
Data sheet FP-X Series	2011-11-01	4.14 MB	English
Data sheet MF20MD, Connector screw terminal 20 pins	2018-06-04	323 KB	English

Flyers

Description	Release date	File size	Language
PLC/HMI Starter Kit (FP-X)	2015-06-24	301 KB	English

Libraries

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Motion - & Communication Library for MINAS A6 Series, Modbus RTU, Version 2.0.4.0, Included Demo Program. Supported PLCs: FP0R, FP-Sigma, FPX, FP7, FP0H	2017-12-12	3.96 MB	English
Motion - & Communication Library for MINAS BL Series, RS485 Serial Protocol, Version 1.5.0.0, Included Demo Program. Supported PLCs: FP-Sigma, FPX, FP7	2017-12-12	8.75 MB	English
Motion Control Library for MINAS LIQI / A5 / A6 Series, Pulse Output Control with compact PLCs, Version 1.0, Included Demo Program. Supported PLCs: FP0R, FP-Sigma, FPX, FP7	2017-12-12	1.26 MB	English

Manuals

Description	Release date	File size	Language
FP Series Programming Manual	2011-08-01	8.7 MB	English
FP-X Ethernet Communication	2010-02-01	2.19 MB	English
FP-X User's Manual (FPWIN Pro), ACGM0409V3.1EN	2015-04-01	8.73 MB	English
FP-X User's Manual, ARCT1F409E10	2013-07-01	22.04 MB	English
Technical Information AFPX-C38AT Add-on Manual, AFPX-C38AT	2015-08-01	752 KB	English

Programming examples

Description	Release date	File size	Language
FPWIN Pro projects in LD and ST code for positioning operations using the pulse output function. (Examples related to FP-X User's Manual.)	2011-10-01	913 KB	English
FPWIN Pro projects in LD and ST code for positioning operations with a single-speed and a double-speed inverter. (Examples related to FP-X, FP Sigma, and FP0R User's Manuals.)	2011-10-01	300 KB	English

Shortforms

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Short Form Programmable Logic Controllers	2016-10-20	2.47 MB	English

Software

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Communication Cassette (AFPX-COM5) Firmware Ver. 1.10	2011-04-01	658 KB
Control Configurator WD Version 1.74: setting software for Ethernet communication of FP7, Data Logger Light, PV200/500, HL-C21C, GT32T1/703/704, AFPX-COM5, LG-GS, KW2M-A/KW2M-X and KS1.	2016-12-01	5.43 MB	English
FP Data7 V.1.60. This Windows software communicates with all PLCs. It’s for a data load, save, edit of the PLC internal memory. Export and import in CSV format is possible too. For Windows 7, 8.x and 10.	2018-02-28	38.08 MB	English
FP Loader Version 2.50: A software tool designed to download program files created with FPWIN GR or FPWIN Pro to a PLC. It supports all FP-Series PLCs without FP7.	2011-06-21	320 KB	English
FPGT Loader (Windows 7/8.x/10), Vers.2.0.1.3, is a utility for up-/downloading data to and from GT panels(GT01, GT02, GT03-E, GT11, GT21, GT05, GT12, GT32) and PLCs(FP0, FP0R, FP7, FP2, FP2SH, FP-Sigma, FP-X, FP-e). FPGT Loader can be used to make true copies of a master GT or a master PLC project to one or more target GTs or PLCs.	2018-04-18	63.15 MB	English

Technical information

Description	Release date	File size	Language
072 Industry 4.0 with OPC UA over the operator panel series HM	2018-01-28	113 KB	English