Programming
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Compliant with international standard IEC61131-3
Programming software approved by PLC Open
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Features
1. Five programming languages can
be used.
Programming can be done using the
language most familiar to the developer
or using the language most suited to the
process to be performed. High-level
(structured text) languages that allow
structuring, such as C, are supported.
2. Easy to reuse well-proven
programs
Efficiency when writing programs has
been greatly increased by being able to
split programming up for each function
and process using structured
programming.
3. Keep know-how from getting out
By “black boxing” a part of a program, you
can prevent know-how from leaking out
and improve the program’s maintainability.
4. Conversion function for previously
written programs provided to allow
use of program assets.
5. Uploading of source programs
from PLC possible.
Maintainability increased by being able to
load programs and comments from the
PLC.
* This only applies to FP-X, FP
Σ
and FP2
(with comment memory) and to FP2SH
and FP10SH (with card board).
6. Programming for all models in the
FP series possible.
Any model can be used.
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Multiple passwords for protection of each block
The security level (8 levels) can be input for each block in a program. Only users
of a set security level or higher can make changes.
Block 1
Control FPWIN Pro
(IEC61131-3 compliant Windows version software)
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Programming in the language most suited to the process
Easy-to-understand, efficient programs can be created, for example, by
using a ladder program for machine control or ST for communications
control.
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Programming in the language you are good at
Programming time can be greatly reduced by the easy ability to split and
then integrate programming for each function and process.
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Programming in the most suitable language
Main program
(SFC)
Communications
program
(ST)
Malfunction handling
program
(ladder)
Positioning program
(ST)
Completed
program
Completed
program
Designer A
(SFC)
Designer B
(ST)
Designer C
(ST)
Designer D
(ladder)
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“Black boxing” of programs
Person A (designer)
Person B (floor leader)
Person C (operator)
All blocks
Only block 1
Block 1
Block 2
Block 2
Block 4
Block 2
Programming security level
Block 1 Low
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4 High
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Register time-proven programs by block in the library.
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By using variable identifiers (names), there is no need to be
concerned with addresses for each machine when reusing
programs.
Position
Operation
Function
Modem
Connection
Function
Initialliton
Setting
Process
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Reuse of programs is easy.
Parts library
New program
Positioning program
Communications program
Malfunction handling
program
Malfunction handling
program
Communications program
Positioning program
Main program
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Operational Environment
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 100 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
/FP1/FP-M/FP2/FP2SH/FP3/FP10SH
Relay output type: Ver.5.1 and after
Transistor output type: Ver.5.3 and after
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Programming
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The ladder programming software for FP series
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highly operational software tool for maximizing convenience
in the field.
Control FPWIN GR
for Windows
1.
Easy field operations not requiring the use of a mouse for data
entry, search, writing, monitoring and timer changes, all carried
out only from the keyboard.
2.
Allows standard operations in Windows, such as Copy & Paste,
etc.
3.
All FP series PLCs are supported. The software assets produced
by using Ver. 4 or Ver. 3 of NPST-GR are usable.
4.
Easy programming with wizard functions.
5.
Communication with CommX, GTWIN, PCWAY simultaneously
through the same port.
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Operational Environment
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Features
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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
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.
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Data 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.
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Modem connection
Communication via modem is easy with FP Series units
in isolated locations.
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Wizard 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.
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Personal 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.
Text command
input mode