FP7

1.The function is expanded easily with cassette interface.
The function extension is possible without increasing the width of the unit.
The cassettes support RS232C, RS422 and RS485 for series communication, Ethernet communication and various analog input and output.　

2.High-capacity SD (SDHC) memory cards of up to 32 GB are supported.
Enables large storage for log data
*except for AFP7CPS2R

3.High performance
Scan times of 20 μs or less and minimum execution times of 1 ms at 60 k steps. System is designed so that frequent Ethernet communication has almost no effect on processing speed.

4.All communications ports are safely isolated
Confidently use any port - RS422 / RS485 and LAN ports, as well as USB and RS232C ports - each is isolated.

5.High function types, increased security (encryption), are available.
*When exporting to China, please use a CPU that does not have an encryption function.

Connect a maximum of 3 blocks and a total of 64 units
Three blocks can be expanded on one CPU unit.

1.Serial communication and Ethernet communication can be added to the CPU unit.
6 types are available including cassettes that support any combination of RS-232C, RS-422, RS-485 and Ethernet.
[Configuration example]

*Ethernet function (including FTP server / client function, HTTP client function, Web server function and E-mail sending function) cannot be used in the AFP7CCRET1.

2.Protocol supports MODBUS-RTU.
Communication can easily be accomplished using comfortable communication instructions.
* The AFP7CCRET1 supports MODBUS-RTU as well, and does not support MODBUS-TCP.

1.Analog I/O and temperature input functions can be added to the CPU unit.
Low cost expansion of the CPU unit with an analog function is easy and installation space can be reduced.


2.Low cost addition of functions
Reduced cost and space are realized compared to the analog input and output unit.

1.Input/output mixed units are available.
The necessary I/O points can be efficiently obtained, resulting in a compact PLC at reduced cost.

2.The 64 points transistor output unit is designed for 300 mA current capacity.
The 64 points transistor output unit is equipped with 8 contact points with 300 mA current capacity. Large indicator lamps, magnetic contacts, etc. can be driven directly.


3.The noise countermeasure is possible by an adjustment of the input time constants.
Response time can be selected from 0.1 ms, 0.5 ms, 1 ms, 5 ms, 10 ms, 20 ms or 70 ms, depending on the output equipment to be used.

・20 times faster conversion than in previous model
A conversion rate of 25 μs/channel is possible, 20 times faster than the previous model‘s 500 μs/channel conversion speed. The system‘s production efficiency can be improved due to precise control. High speed sampling can be achieved, independent of the PLC‘s scan time.

[Dependent on scan of CPU unit]
The scan gets delayed when the CPU unit slows down due to other processes and sampling becomes sporadic.


[Sampling in the analog unit]
Accurate sampling possible with fixed cycle.


・High-accuracy control
High-accuracy of ± 0.05 % (at +25℃ +77℉) of full scale can be achieved. The high-resolution performance allows users to achieve reliable control.

・Noise-resistant with isolated channels
Channel insulation can be activated to guard against interference from other channels.
No need to worry about the power supply system of the objects being measured.

1.Easy to perform high-accuracy measurement
Equipped with a variety of functions required for temperature measurement Easy to obtain measurement results

2.Capable of high-speed and high-accuracy temperature input

3.Multi-channel input
One unit can control the input of up to 8 channels.
With so many channels, the unit eliminates the need to purchase additional units, reducing required space and costs.
The thermocouple multiple analog input unit can also control voltage and current inputs.

1.Multifunctional Control Achieved in One Unit.

2.CPU unit can be expanded with maximum of 16 units
Total of 512 inputs and outputs possible

Total 256 inputs

• Transistor input: Max. 256 points
• High-speed counter: Max. 64 channels
• Interrupt input: Max. 128 channels

Total 256 outputs

• Transistor output: Max. 256 points
• Pulse output: Max. 64 channels
• PWM output: Max. 64 channels
• Comparison output: Max. 128 channels

3.Settings executed with FPWIN GR7
Unit settings easily performed using configuration screen.

1.Industry-leading class speed of 16 Mpps
(for differential input and 2-phase, 4-multiple)
Accurate, real-time surveillance of inverter and motor rotation speed variation.

2.Supports 5 / 12 / 24 V DC and differential input.
Supports wide range of interface from 12 to 24 V DC, 5 V DC and differential input with one unit.

3.Powerful application support
Input pulse string frequency (period) can be measured inside the unit with built in periodical pulse counter function. Built-in ring counter function can easily detect index table position. Line speed adjustment and work length measurement are available with built-in clock that allows accurate time measurement.

4.Various functions can be used without a ladder program
Capture function of count value, Finite difference calculation of capture value, Interrupt using comparison match, Comparison match and band comparison, Measurement of frequency and number of revolution, Reset of Z number and preset, Reset and preset of external signal, Built-in clock selection

August 2017 It has been upgraded.
<Main added functions>

• SL-VGU1-EC, S-LINK V gateway controller for open network, and MINAS A6B will be available for slave units.
• Available for SDO/PDO communication by users' program.
• Available for time chart monitor (logging data for multiple axes).

1.It is Now Easier to Perform Multiple axial Control.

• A Single FP7 Motion Control Unit can Control 64 axes of MINAS A6B and 32 Virtual axes.
• Up to 32 synchronous groups! (32 groups of 2 axes to 2 groups of 32 axes)
• Industry's fastest class with 0.5 ms* control cycle.
• Control system: Cyclic position control
• Positioning table: 1,000 tables/axis

*4 axes (2-axis interpolation × 2 groups). Our company created send/receive allocation.

2.Operational status of motor is remotely monitored.
   More powerful preventative maintenance and
   historical management.
Through use of Web server function on FP7 CPU unit, remote monitoring is possible of things such as torque, speed and position of the motor. Also, with inclusion of peripheral sensor, total operation monitoring is achieved.

3.Easy support of motion settings and test runs using dedicated software tool (Control Motion Integrator).
Control Motion Integrator facilitates setting of EtherCAT transmission settings and parameters such as the unit's motion control parameter. Tool can be run during tests, so operation can be easily checked during startup.

Refer to option page for "Control Motion Integrator".
>>FP7 Option

1.Equipped with electronic cam and electronic gear functions
Ladder program is capable of controlling electronic cams and gears. Virtual axes are supported and operable without connecting to external encoders.

2.Organized wiring to servo amplifier
A servo ON output terminal is provided that allows simple and neat wiring to the servo amplifier. Also, wiring from the I/O unit is unnecessary, and a test run is possible by only a positioning soft tool.

3.Dedicated configuration tool
Start positioning dedicated configuration tool using Control FPWIN GR7. Parameter and positioning operation settings can be made easily. Test operation is also supported.
Positioning operations can be checked even-while the CPU unit is in program mode.

1.High-speed startup
The pulse output request is received from the CPU unit and the startup speed up to output of the pulse is supper high-speed of 1 μs. Tact time is reduced with repeat of short-distance positioning operations, etc.


2.Neater wiring to servo and amplifier
Equipped with a servo ON output terminal, wiring to the servo amplifier is neater.

3.Replacement from FP2 series is easy
Usage is same as the previous FP2 positioning unit (multi-function type). Program transfer is easy.

1.Two serial communication add-on cassettes can be installed
A total of five types of cassettes can be freely combined in a combination of RS-232C, RS-422 or RS-485. Up to 4 channels can be supported in one unit.

2.High expandability
The number of serial communication channels can be increased by connecting a CPU unit. A CPU unit can be connected to maximum of 8 serial communications units.

Note: To connect serial communication unit, the CPU unit has to have firmware Ver. 1.2 or later, and to be running FPWIN GR7 Ver. 1.3 or later.