Powerful compact PLC: FP-Sigma

FP-Sigma

The FP-Sigma features the very latest control technology and a compact structural design. It is able to communicate with all major factory automation products. Of course you can program the FP-Sigma using our FPWIN Pro software (conforming to IEC 61131-3), and it is compatible with all Panasonic controllers.

Other highlights:

• Large program memory (32k commands) 
• Large data memory (32k words) 
• Efficient motion control functions
  - 50kHz fast counter input
  - 100kHz pulse output
  - convenient positioning commands 
• Fastest processing time, 0.32µs/basic command 
• Real-time clock 
• Compact design (W 30 x H 90 x D 60mm) 
• Top communication performance thanks to 3 possible serial interfaces on the CPU 
• MODBUS RTU Master/Slave standard in all CPUs

Specifications

PLC type	FPG-C24R2H-A FPGC24R2HTM	FPG-C28P2H-A FPGC28P2HTM	FPG-C32T2H-A FPGC32T2HTM
Number of inputs	16	16	16
Number of outputs	8 relay	12 transistor PNP	16 transistor NPN
Output capacity	2A	4x0.5A and 8x0.3A	4x0.3A and 12x0.1A
Digital I/Os (max.)	376 (192 / 184)	380 (192 / 188)	384 (192 / 192)
Analogue I/Os (max.)	40 inputs / 28 outputs
Processing speed	0.32µs/step (basic instruction)
Memory
Memory type	Flash-ROM
Programme capacity	32000 steps
Data register	32765 words (expandable to 1024k words)
Special functions
Potentiometer (Volume) input	2 points, resolution: 10 bits (0 to 1000) (for CT32T2, C24R2, and C28P2 only)
Thermistor input	2 points, resolution: 10 bits (0 to 1000) (for CT32T2TM, C24R2TM, and C28P2TM only)
High-speed counter	1-phase: 1 ch: 50kHz / 2 ch: 30kHz / 3 or 4 ch: 20kHz 2-phase: 1 ch: 20kHz / 2 ch: 15kHz
Pulse output	-	1 channel: max. 100kHz (x 1) 2 channels: max. 60kHz (x 2)
Serial interfaces	Up to 3 serial interfaces
Real-time clock	Available
Operating voltage range	24V DC (±10%)

Communication cassettes

The use of a communication cassette provides up to 3 serial communication ports in one FP-Sigma unit (RS232 or RS485). No additional space is required for the expansion cassettes: you just plug them into the CPU.

Product number	Specifications
FPG-COM1-A	1-channel, 5-wire RS232C
FPG-COM2-A	2-channel, 3-wire RS232C
FPG-COM3-A	1-channel RS485
FPG-COM4-A	1-channel RS485 + 1 channel, 3-wire RS232C

Serial Data Unit

The serial data expansion unit is equipped with 3 channels for RS485 communication. Up to two serial data units can be connected to the FP-Sigma CPU.

Part number	Built-in function
AFPG951T34	3-channel RS485 (insulated)

Free download of modbus library

Expansion units

FP-Sigma can use FP0 expansion units on the right side. FP-Sigma expansion units can be added to the left side.
 

Digital I/O expansion unit

Part number	FPG-XY64D2P-A	FPG-XY64D2T-A
Input	32
Output	32
Output type	Transistor, PNP,  0.1A	Transistor, NPN,  0.1A
Connection	MIL, 2 x 40 pins

Memory expansion unit FPG-EM1

• One unit can store up to 256k words of data. 
• Up to 4 units can be added to the CPU, enabling up to 1024k words of data to be stored. 
• Backup battery ensures that the stored data will be available for a long time.

Positioning units

• For system integrated 1- and 2-axis path control. Maximum 4Mpps command ensures high-speed and high-accuracy positioning. 
• Fast startup of 0.005ms makes tact time reduction possible. 
• Feedback pulse count function makes outpulse pulse counting possible for encoders, etc. 
• JOG positioning control supports a wide range of applications. 
• 4 types of S-curve acceleration/deceleration control makes smooth startup and stopping possible.

Product number	Specifications
FPG-PP11	Transistor output, 1 axis
FPG-PP21	Transistor output, 2 axes
FPG-PP12	Line driver output, 1 axis
FPG-PP22	Line driver output, 2 axes

Positioning units RTEX

• For highly accurate control of network servers with an ultra-compact PLC. 
• Great reduction in wiring costs with the use of commercial LAN cable. 
• Includes manual pulser input, allowing support for precision teaching. 
• Total support from configuration and startup through to monitoring with the dedicated software tool Configurator PM

Product number	Specifications
FPG-PN2AN	2 axes positioning unit RTEX
FPG-PN4AN	4 axes positioning unit RTEX
FPG-PN8AN	8 axes positioning unit RTEX

Fieldbus Slave Units 

Powerful, compact, modular and high performance fieldbus slave units (FSU) can be used together with FP-Sigma series PLCs.
You can download slave data and convenient, ready-made function libraries free of charge.
Fieldbus slave units are available for PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen and Profinet IO. Others are planned for the future.

FP-Sigma Fieldbus Slave Units
Name	Specifications	Part no.
FP-Sigma PROFIBUS DP  Slave Unit	PROFIBUS	FPG-DPV1-S
FP-Sigma DeviceNet Slave Unit	DeviceNet	FPG-DEV-S
FP-Sigma CANopen Slave Unit	CANopen	FPG-CAN-S
FP-Sigma Profinet IO Device Unit	Profinet IO	FPG-PRT-S
BACnet/IP	BACnet	FPG-BACIP-S
BACnet-MSTP	BACnet	BACMSTP-S

Fieldbus Master Units for PROFIBUS DP, CANopen and DeviceNet

The expansion Fieldbus Master Units (FMU) allow you to integrate FP-Sigma PLCs as Master into your network with a maximum degree of flexibility. The units are available for three bus systems: PROFIBUS, DeviceNet and CANopen.
For each network type, ready-made function libraries are available for the programming software Control FPWIN Pro. These libraries drastically shorten the time needed to develop your applications, and consequently save valuable human resource costs.

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
Connection cable Minas A4/A5/A6 servo driver to FP-Sigma/FP0R, NPN, 1 axis, DVOP0989W1	2012-01-25	158 KB
Connection cable Minas A4/A5/A6 servo driver to FP-Sigma/FP0R, PNP, 1 axis, DVOP0988W1	2011-05-05	160 KB	English
Connection cable MINAS A4/A5/A6 to FP-Sigma NPN, 1 axis, DVOP0980W1	2011-02-15	50 KB
Connection cable MINAS A4/A5/A6 to FP-Sigma NPN, 2 axis, DVOP0981W1	2011-02-15	70 KB
Connection cable MINAS A4/A5/A6 to FP-Sigma PNP, 1 axis, DVOP0982W1	2011-02-15	52 KB
Connection cable MINAS A4/A5/A6 to FP-Sigma PNP, 2 axis, DVOP0983W1	2011-02-15	72 KB	English
Connection cable MINAS A4/A5/A6 to FPG/FP2 positioning module (line driver), 2 axes, DVOP0986W1	2011-02-15	61 KB
Connection cable MINAS LIQI to FP-Sigma/FP0R PNP, 1 axis, 26-pin <-> 2x10-pin MIL connector (for I/O), 2m, DV0P0800T01	2013-07-03	95 KB	English
Connection cable MINAS-A/A4/A5/A6 to FPG/FP2 positioning module (Transistor) , 2 axes, DVOP0985W1	2011-02-15	61 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
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 MF20MD, Connector screw terminal 20 pins	2018-06-04	323 KB	English
Data sheet MF40MD-I, Connector screw terminal 40 pins	2018-08-01	345 KB	English
Short Form FPΣ (Sigma)		3.09 MB	English

Flyers

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Fieldbus Master Units for FPΣ (Sigma) and FP2		290 KB	English
Slave Units for FPΣ (Sigma) and FP2		570 KB	English

Libraries

Description	Release date	File size	Language
Fieldbus Master Module (FMU) Library for PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet and CANopen (FP-Sigma, FP2)	2008-08-01	122 KB	English
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 -& Communication Library for MINAS A5N/A6N Series, RTEX, Version 2.2.0.0, Included Demo Program. Supported PLCs: FP-Sigma	2018-02-12	782 KB	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
PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, CANopen, BACnetIP, BACnetMSTP and PROFINET IO Library for configuration of FP2 and FPG Fieldbus Slave Units. GSD, EDS and GSDML files are included. FPWIN Pro Ver.5.2.3 or higher needed.	2013-04-01	844 KB	English
User library Modbus RTU - function blocks for Modbus communication with FP-G(FPG951)MCU, (incl. English online help)	2015-04-28	173 KB	English

Manuals

Description	Release date	File size	Language
FP Series Programming Manual	2011-08-01	8.7 MB	English
FP-Sigma / FP2 Positioning Unit RTEX Technical Manual, ARCT1F421-E6	2016-10-01	19.51 MB	English
FP-Sigma Positioning Unit Technical Manual, ARCT1F365E5	2013-07-01	12.51 MB	English
FP-Sigma S-Link Technical Manual	2010-11-01	2.93 MB	English
FP-Sigma User's Manual (European version)	2010-11-01	13.79 MB	English
FP-Sigma User's Manual, ARCT1F333E11	2013-07-01	19.56 MB	English
FP0 / FP-Sigma CC Slave Link Unit Technical Manual, ARCT1F380E4	2013-07-01	700 KB	English
FP2/FP-Sigma Fieldbus Master Units Technical Manual, ACGM0161V0EN	2008-07-01	1.79 MB	English
FP2/FP-Sigma Fieldbus Slave Units Technical Manual	2012-12-01	2.21 MB	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 Sigma User's Manual.)	2011-10-01	852 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
Control Configurator PM Ver. 1.22 difference file: It is used to upgrade Ver.1.00 to Ver.1.22. This file does not work on its own. To install this software, Control Configurator PM Ver.1.00 must already be installed.	2011-11-01	9.87 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

PLC FP-X0: entry level, compact, multi-functional PLC

FP-X0

FP-X0 programmable controllers include the functionality required for simple automation applications (see highlights below). They are ideal for the most common motion control automation solutions, for example together with MINAS A5 servo drives and especially MINAS Liqi. CPUs are available with 14, 30, 40 and 60 I/Os and can be expanded to up to 216 I/Os.

Other highlights:

• Processing speed of 0.08µs/step for basic instructions for the first 3000 steps

• Program capacity of up to 8k steps and 8k words data registers

• Expandable with FP-X and FP0R analog units and digital I/O expansion units

• Built-in analog input and real-time clock

• Up to 2 serial communication ports can be used simultaneously (1 x RS232 + 1 x RS485)

• Built-in 2-channel pulse output, e.g. for linear interpolation

• Max. high-speed counting frequency of 50kHz (1 channel) and max. pulse output frequency of 50kHz (2 channels)

• Program protection with an 8-digit password and a function which prohibits uploads

• Compatible with all Panasonic FP series PLCs. The FP-X0 can be programmed using Control FPWIN Pro programming software in compliance with the international standard IEC 61131-3

Specifications

PLC Type	L14R	L30R	L40R	L40MR	L60R	L60RM
Number of digital I/Os	14	30	40		60
Number of digital inputs	8	16	24		32
Number and type of digital outputs	6 (4 relay + 2 transistor NPN)	14 (10 relay + 4 transistor NPN)	16 (12 relay + 4 transistor NPN)		28 (24 relay + 4 transistor NPN)
Analog input	--		2-channel (10-bit resolution) for: voltage input (0-10V), thermistor input and potentiometer input
Max. no. I/Os using FP-X expansion units	--		130 (max. 3 expansion units)		150 (max. 3 expansion units)
Max. no. I/Os using FP-X and FP0R expansion units	--		196 (max. 2 FP-X and 3 FP0R expansion units)		216 (max. 2 FP-X and 3 FP0R expansion units)
Memory type	Built-in flash-ROM
Program capacity	2.5k steps		8k steps
Processing speed	0.08µs/step for basic instructions		0.08µs/step for basic instructions for the first 3000 steps and 0.58µs/step thereafter
Data registers (DT)	2500 words		8192 words
Internal relays (R)	1008		4096
Memory backup (flash ROM)	Counters: 6 Internal relays: 5 Data registers: 300 words		Counters: 16 Internal relays: 8 Data registers: 302 words
Operating voltage range	100 to 240V AC
Special features
High-speed counter	1- phase: 4 channels (max. 20kHz); 2-phase: 2 channels (max. 20kHz)		1- phase: 4 channels (max. 50kHz); 2-phase: 2 channels (max. 20kHz)
Pulse output	1 channel (max. 20kHz)	2 channels (max. 20kHz)	2 channels (max. 50kHz)
PWM output	1 channel (max. 1.6kHz)	2 channels (max. 1.6kHz)	2 channels (max. 3.0kHz)
Communication ports	1x RS232C		1x RS232C	1x RS232C 1x RS485	1x RS232C	1x RS232C 1x RS485
Clock/calendar function	--		Yes

Expansion Unit

L40 and L60 controllers can be expanded using FPX/FP0R expansion units. You can connect up to a maximum of 3 FPX (Ver 3) expansion units reaching a maximum of 150 I / O. Through the FP0 (AFPX-EFP0) adapter you can use up to a maximum of 3 FP0R series expansion units (digital and analog modules, thermocouple or networking units) and two FP-X Expansion Units by making the expandability increase up to 216 I / 0.

Without expansion FP0/FP0R adapter: CPU + 3 FP-X expansion units (Ver. 3)

  

With expansion FP0/FP0R adapter: CPU + 2 FP-X expansion units + 3 FP0R expansion units 

Product downloads

Data sheets

Description	Release date	File size	Language
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 MF20MD, Connector screw terminal 20 pins	2018-06-04	323 KB	English
Multi-functional & compact PLC		3.14 MB	English

Manuals

Description	Release date	File size	Language
FP Series Programming Manual	2011-08-01	8.7 MB	English
FP-X0 User's Manual	2011-12-01	8.19 MB	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
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