Modem Connection - Panasonic FP-X Specifications

Programming
Control FPWIN GR
The ladder programming software for FP series − highly operational software tool for maximizing convenience
in the field.
■ Features
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.
Program status display
Search window
Allows you to search various data
Program display
Function instruction list
Classified by type, function
instructions can be selected from
the displayed list.
(Simple help included.)
Text Compiler
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.
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for Windows
I/O comment edit function
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.
Text command input mode
Text command
input mode
A ladder diagram is displayed
as a mnemonic code is entered
from the keyboard.
■ Operational Environment
Windows95 (OSR2 or higher)/98/Me/
OS
NT (Ver. 4.0 or later)/2000/XP
Hard disk capacity At least 40 MB
CPU Pentium 100 MHz or higher
Onboard memory At least 64 MB (depends on OS)
At least 1024 × 768
Screen resolution
Display colors High color (16-bit or higher)
Applicable PLC FP-X/FP-e/FP0/FPΣ/FP2/FP2SH
Relay output type: Ver.2.50 and after
Compatible FP-X
Transistor output type: Ver.2.70 and after
version
Displays information concerning
PLC usage situation and settings,
and detailed information when an
error occurs.
■ Accompanying Tools
●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.
●Modem connection
Communication via modem is easy with FP Series units
in isolated locations.
●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.
●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.
Tool bar
Access often-used functions
using icons.
Data monitoring window
Relay monitoring window
Function bar
Bottons for command input
and confirmation, on-line/off-
line selection and PLC mode
selection.
Status display