Master memory
Protected
Protected
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The 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.
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More secure eight-character password can be used
along with the previous four-character password.
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
14
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Protects your important program by preventing illegal copies
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Program upload is easily prohibited by tool software FPWIN.
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Reading a program from the PLC main unit is virtually impossible.
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In the upload-prohibited condition, program transfers to the master
memory are also prohibited.
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Release of an upload-prohibited condition is possible with a forced
release accompanied by a program deletion.
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Program 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.
High versatility and rich functionality provides “peace of mind” and “flexibility”.
* USB port is equipped with C30 and C60.
PC
PC
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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
The conventional
RS232C port can also be used.
AFPX-C30/C60
USB
conversion cable
RS232C/422
conversion
adapter
Previous Model
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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
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The built-in 512 KB flash-ROM can store a 32-kstep
program as well as the comments and FPWIN Pro source
file.
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Program update in a remote location is easy by simply
sending master memory for local installation.
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As the master memory stores the password information,
password protection can be applied for program
transmission. Similarly, upload prohibition/permission
can be setup.
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The built-in real-time clock enables periodical repeated
control and periodical data logging.
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Programs can be saved without a backup battery, making maintenance easier.
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The programs and comments are stored in flash-ROM,
requiring no backup batteries.
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A backup battery (AFPX-BATT) is provided for data and
real-time clock.
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
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F-ROM data saving (Data can be saved without a battery.)
In the case of FP-X
Before
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FP-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.
* 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.
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.
Reading
Writing
R9013
R0
The enhanced functionality expands the ranges of applications,
while improving the ease of use.
Other Useful Functions
Other Useful Functions
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Securing 0.5A in every transistor output even when all output ports are ON.
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Equipped with a sampling trace function – Smart solution for program debugging
The transistor output type is not limited by the control capacity of each common
line. Every output port can secure 0.5A even when all output ports are ON for any
basic unit C14, C30, C60 as well as the expansion units E16 and E30 (at 25
°
C) –
Sufficient capacity for high-load switching such as LED type signal tower etc.
The sampling trace function enables the user to monitor a change of I/O condition
or data register value in a very short time interval – an efficiency tool for debugging
a ladder program.
The shortest sampling interval of the normal time-chart monitor is 10ms with the
FPWIN GR or FPWIN Pro, but monitoring in much shorter intervals is often required
during debugging operations. The sampling trace function enables data
accumulation of any 16 contact data and 3 data register values once or several
times within a scan time. Reading out these data through the FPWIN GR or FPWIN
Pro enables the user to confirm an instantaneous change of status by time on the
time-chart monitor.
(Normal Time-Chart Monitor)
(Sampling Trace)
Transistor Output Capacity 0.5A
(Even when all output ports are ON)
LED signal tower
(Available from Ver. 2.0 of the transistor type and relay output types)
Invisible changes become visible!
C30 and C60 control units have a
USB port as standard equipment.
They can be easily connected to a
PC with a commercially available
USB cable (AB type), making
program editing/monitoring
available. It is no longer
necessary to bring a dedicated
cable to remote locations.