FP-M

The FP-M compact board level PLC replaces

■ Excellent performance in a small footprint
The FP-M footprint is only 80mm (3.15”) by 184mm (7.24”). The control board is less than 1” high
and even with the optional mounting plate and cover it is still under 2”. It incorporates many stan-
dard features including a high-speed counter, pulse catch input, password setting, potentiometer
inputs, and input time filtering.
FP-M control boards
Key features built into the FP-M:
• Pulse output* • Password
• High-speed counter • Potentiometer
• Pulse-catch input • EPROM/EEPROM
• Serial (RS232C • Input time filtering
port) communication • DIN rail mounting
• Calendar/clock** • MMI capability
C20R (AFC12212) C20T (AFC12242) NPN *1 C32T (AFC1930) NPN*
* Transistor output C20RC (AFC22212C) (AFC12252) PNP *1 (AFC12352) PNP *1
Input: 12 C20TC (AFC22242C) NPN C32TC (AFC22342C) NPN
** C type (C20RC/C20TC/C32TC)
Relay output: 8 (AFC22252C) PNP *1 (AFC22352C) PNP *1
Input: 12 Input: 16
Transistor output: 8 Transistor output: 16
“C” suffix indicates 2nd RS232C port. * 2 high-speed counters
• C20TC type *1 Available but not stocked.

Baud rate Expansion Potentiometers

selector connector (V0 and V1) Mode selector (RUN/REMOTE/PROG.)
(9600/19200)
Operation monitor LEDs
Programming (RUN/PROG./ERR./ALARM)
port (RS232C) IC socket for optional
program memory
Output indicators
Memory selector
(EPROM/EEPROM)

Backup battery
holder
RS232C port
(Optional)

Output
connector

Input
connector
Input indicators
Expansion power
supply connector Power supply
connector

■ Large program memory

FP-M control units have a program capacity 2,720 or 5,000 steps. They come with a battery-backed
RAM. In addition, optional EEPROM or EPROM program back-up is available.

EPROM EEPROM
(AFP5202) (AFP5207)

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an entire panel of relays, timers, and counters:

■ Smart System Expandability
Up to four expansion boards can be stacked under the control board without changing the footprint.
Fully expanded, a complete system is only a little more than 5” high (about 130mm). In addition to
I/O expansion, the FP-M offers special modules such as analog I/O and networking to meet the
needs of various applications.


FP-M expansion boards
Control board



 I/O points:
 Max. 192 points Expansion I/O
(AFC13012) Sink/Source input
Expansion I/O
(AFB6342) NPN
  Max. 256 points (AFB6306) Source input (AFB6342P) PNP


Input: 12 Input: 24
 using three
Transmitter
Relay output: 8 Transistor output: 16

 4 boards
Max.
Master boards
  (MEWNET-TR)
 
Expansion Input (AFB6392) Expansion Output (AFB6340)
Source input NPN transistor output: 32
Input: 36

Analog I/O (AFB6480) A/D Converter (AFB6400) D/A Converter (AFB6410) High-speed Counter (AFB6420)
Input: 4 CH Analog input: 4 CH Analog output: 2 CH 2 phases, 2 CH, 20 kcps
Output: 1 CH

Transmitter Master (AFC1752) I/O Link (AFC1732) C-NET Adapter S2 Type C-NET Adapter
(MEWNET-TR) (MEWNET-F) (AFP15402) (AFP8532) 24 V DC
(AFP8536) 100-240 V AC

■ Program on your personal computer

FPsoft for Windows provides full support from program development to debugging and program
management. You can use the same software and programming language for all of the FP series.
(The hand held FP Programmer II ccan also be used.)
Personal computer FP Programmer II

FP-M Control board FP PROGRAMMER

FP-M Control board

FPsoft Software
FPsoft ST
X•WX

NOT
DT/Ld

=
AN
Y•WY

STK
IX/IY

D
OR
R•WR

TM
T•SV

<
OT
L•WL

CT
C•EV

>
FN/P
FL

(BIN)
K/H

SHIFT
C D E F SC

8 9 A B (-)
OP

4 5 6 7 SRC

RS232C 0

(HELP)
CLR
1

ACLR
2

(DELT)
INST
3

ENT
READ

WRT

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Expansion and Structure

■ Expansion of FP-Ms Total number of I/O points
C20R series C20T series C32T series
• A total of 4 boards (Expansion boards,
Intelligent boards, and Link boards) can be Max. 100 Max. 180 Max. 192
points points points
stacked under the control board.
Control board 20 points 20 points 32 points
• Total number of I/O points:
- C20R series: Max. 100 points*
- C20T series: Max. 180 points Max. 4 boards 
- C32T series: Max. 192 points (Expansion boards, 
Intelligent boards,  80 points 160 points 160 points
* Expansion board used is the relay type only. 
and Link boards) 

■ Restrictions for Expansion

Be sure to check that the boards are added according to the following restrictions:
1) Expansion boards • Total number of I/O points (using AFB6392):
Expansion I/O board (AFC13012) - C20R and C20T series: Max. 92 points
• Number of expandable boards: 4 boards - C32T series: Max. 104 points
• Total number of I/O points: 2) Intelligent boards
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 100 points Analog I/O board (AFB6480), A/D converter board
- C32T series: Max. 112 points (AFB6400), and D/A converter board (AFB6410)
Expansion I/O board (AFB6342 [NPN type]/ • Number of expandable boards: 4 boards
AFB6342P [PNP type]) High-speed counter board (AFB6420)
• Number of expandable boards: 4 boards • Number of expandable boards: 1 board
• Total number of I/O points: 3) Link boards
- C20R and C20T series: Max. 180 points FP-M I/O link board (AFC1732)
- C32T series: Max. 192 points • Number of expandable boards: 1 board
Expansion input board (AFB6392)/Expansion output FP-M transmitter master board (AFC1752)
board (AFB6340) • Number of expandable boards: 3 boards
• Number of expandable board: 2 boards (Max. 256 I/O points)

■ Structure (case type)

Example: 1 control board and 2 expansion boards ■ Needed parts (case type) control board
a Control board
b Connector board (attached to control board)
c Screws for connector board (attached to control board,
f 20 mm (.787 inch)
c d Screws for control board (attached to control board,
b d 8 mm (.315 inch)
a e Expansion board
i f Case for control board (C20R: AFC 18011
C20T: AFC 18012
g C32T: AFC 18013)
g Case for expansion board (AFC 1802)
e h Skirt case (AFC 1803)
i i Spacers (attached case for expansion board and skirt
case, shape, 18 mm (.709 inch)
h j Spacers (attached case for control board, shape,
8 mm (.315 inch)
k Mounting plate (AFB 6804)
e
l Screws for mounting plate (attached mounting plate)
j

k Spacers:
l Appearance Length Description Part number
18 mm 4 spacers attached to a case for AFB8803
.709 inch expansion board and skirt case
8 mm 4 spacers attached to a case for
AFB88032
.315 inch control board
Notes:
• The above parts are needed in order to assemble the case type boards.
• Use the spacers attached to case. (Spacers with board are used for board type only.)

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Combination
■ Combination of Boards
• Combination of I/O points (C20R/C20RC, Relay output type)
Requested I/O point Number of board
Total
number Control board Expansion board
of board Total Input Output C20R series E20R
(I: 12, O: 8) (I: 12, O: 8)
1 20 12 8 1
2 40 24 16 1 1
3 60 36 24 1 2
4 80 48 32 1 3
5 100 60 40 1 4

• Combination of I/O points (C20T/C20TC, C32T/C32TC, Transistor output type)

I/O point Number of board
Total
number Control board Expansion board
of board Total Input Output C20T series C32T series M1T-E M1T-EI M1T-EO
(I: 12, O: 8) (I: 16, O: 16) (I: 24, O: 16) (I: 36) (O: 32)
1 20 12 8 1
32 16 16 1
2 52 12 40 1 1
56 48 8 1 1
60 36 24 1 1
64 16 48 1 1
68 52 16 1 1
72 40 32 1 1
3 84 12 72 1 2
88 48 40 1 1 1
92 36 56 1 1 1
92 84 8 1 2
96 72 24 1 1 1
16 80 1 2
100 60 40 1 2
52 48 1 1 1
104 40 64 1 1 1
88 16 1 2
108 76 32 1 1 1
112 64 48 1 2
4 120 48 72 1 1 2
124 84 40 1 2 1
132 60 72 1 2 1
52 80 1 1 2
136 96 40 1 2 1
88 48 1 2 1
140 84 56 1 3
144 64 80 1 2 1
148 100 48 1 2 1
152 88 64 1 3
5 156 84 72 1 2 2
168 96 72 1 2 1 1
88 80 1 2 2
180 108 72 1 4
100 80 1 2 1 1
192 112 80 1 4
Notes:
• You can combine both relay output type and transistor output type control boards and expansion boards.
• Intelligent boards can also be combined with the control board.

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Advanced Control Functions

The FP-M offers expandability, advanced functions and integrated communica-

tion capability minimizing the need for expensive add-on components.

Roller
Cutter Wire
■ High-speed counter function
High-speed counter function supports four modes: Motor
Two-phase input, UP, DOWN, and UP/DOWN. Variable
Encoder motor
Max. counting speed 1-phase: 10 kHz drive
Control
2-phase: 10 kHz signal

Counting range –8,388,608 to 8,388,607

FP-M reads the input independent of the scan time.
FP-M Control board

■ Pulse output function (transistor output type)

This function allows the output of a direct pulse (45 Hz to 4.9 kHz) from the FP-M. In combination with a motor driver, motor con-
trol can be performed eliminating the need for a special positioning controller. Since the FP-M has two pulse outputs, it also sup-
port motor drivers with one input for forward drive and the other input for reverse drive. (To prevent incorrect forward/reverse
drive, an external interlock circuit outside of the FP-M is recommended.)

• Wiring example for a driver with one pulse input and one • Wiring example for a driver with two pulse inputs
direction input

CW/CCW ON/OFF CW
Y6 Y6
Motor Motor
FP-M FP-M
driver driver
Control Pulse Control CCW
Y7 Y7
board board

Motor Motor

■ Interrupt input function

This function executes an interrupt program immediately when an external input (minimum pulse width of 0.2 ms) occurs. It also
enables high-speed processing based on a fixed time which is not effected by scan time. This “heart-beat” interrupt is useful
when performing control which would be disrupted by variations in processing time due to such factors as timing synchronization.

• Timing control on a board inspection line FP-M Control board

Immediately executes interrupt function when an edge
detection signal comes in by interrupt input from Interrupt input
Sensor 1. Sensor 2 inspects the part, and if an signal Sensor 2
abnormality is detected, the conveyor stops and
the abnormality is reported. Sensor 1
Stop signal

Motor

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Network
■ Computer link function
• This function allows the reading and writing of FP-M contact information and data register content from a host computer. It
can be used for such applications as data collection and monitoring of operating conditions.

FP-M Control board

• Using RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
The optional RS232C port can be used for direct connec-
tion to a computer, for easy computer link communications.

RS232C port
Personal computer

• Using programming port (all series)

The programming port can also be used for computer link
communications. When using a control board equipped FP-M Control board
with an RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC),
another device can be connected while a computer is
connected to the programming port.
Programming tool port Personal computer

Using a C-NET adapter, up to 32 FP-M Control boards can be connected to one computer. If a bar code reader is connected to
the RS232C port, for example, this system can be used for collection of various production control information.

Up to 32 FP PLC control
units can be connected.
C-NET
Adapter
standard FP1 FP-M
type FP1
C-NET C-NET
Adapter RS232C port Adapter Programming tool port
S1 type S2 type

Personal
computer

Bar code reader

■ Modem communication
Using a modem, the FP-M can perform long-distance communications with a personal computer. Using C-NET adapters, you can
control up to 32 programmable controllers from a personal computer.

Personal computer

FPsoft Software FP-M Control board

Modem Modem
Public telephone line
Programming port

■ General communication using RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
This function allows data input and output when connected to a
Bar-code reader
device having an RS232C port. Data from a bar code reader, data FP-M Control board
output to a printer, and bilateral data exchange with a vision system abc
abc

Natio
nal
abc

abc

are all possible.

Printer RS232C port

Vision System

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Network
■ MEWNET-TR (Remote I/O) system
• Discrete I/O information can be exchanged between a master and slave stations at a remote site.
• A maximum of 32 inputs and 32 outputs can be controlled per master board.
• This system supports a total communication distance of 700 m (2,297 ft.) per port using twisted-pair cable.
• Master to master communication is also possible.

Master - Slave communication

Transmitter Master
Master (MEWNET-TR)
station

Max. 400 m (1,312 ft.) with VCTF

FP-M Control board Max. 700 m (2,297 ft.) with twisted-pair cable
NAIS FP I/O TRANSMITTER UNIT NAIS FP I/O TRANSMITTER UNIT 16-OUTPUT (T1 O.5 A NPN) AFP87524 NAIS FP I/O TRANSMITTER UNIT 8-INPUT (24 V DC) AFP87521
4-OUTPUT (T1 O.5 A NPN) AFP87527
POWER COM. ALARM

Slave
POWER COM. ALARM Matsushita Electronic Works, Ltd POWER COM. ALARM
Matsushita TRNET ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab
Electronic Works, Ltd Matsushita Electronic Works, Ltd
TRNET ab ab ab ab TRNET ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab

station
FP I/O FP I/O FP I/O
Transmitter unit Transmitter unit Transmitter unit
NAIS FP I/O TRANSMITTER UNIT 8-INPUT (24 V DC) AFP87521

Matsushita Electronic Works, Ltd

TRNET ab ab ab ab ab ab ab ab

FP I/O
Expansion unit

Master - Master communication

Transmitter Master Transmitter Master
(MEWNET-TR) (MEWNET-TR)

FP-M Control board FP-M Control board

Max. 400 m (1,312 ft.) with VCTF

Max. 700 m (2,297 ft.) with twisted-pair cable

■ MEWNET-F (Remote I/O) system

• Using a FP-M I/O link board, this function allows the exchange of I/O information with the master unit of an FP series
programmable controller through a 2 conductor cable.

Master unit
POWER CPU

Master
National
station
FP3
FP3
Max. 400 m (1,312 ft.) with VCTF
Max. 700 m (2,297 ft.) with twisted-pair cable

Slave stations

FP-M Control board FP-M FP-M Control board FP-M

I/O Link board I/O Link board

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Specifications
Control Board and Expansion Board
1) General
Item Description
Ambient temperature 0 ˚C to 55 ˚C (32 ˚F to 131 ˚F)
Ambient humidity 30 % to 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage temperature –20 ˚C to 70 ˚C (–4 ˚F to 158 ˚F)
Storage humidity 30 % to 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Breakdown voltage (*1) Between DC terminal and frame ground terminal: 500 V rms for 1 min.
(Transistor output type)
Between output terminal and frame ground terminal: 1,500 V rms for 1 min.
(Relay output type)
Insulation resistance (*1) Min. 100 MΩ (measured with a 500 V DC megger)
Between DC terminal and frame ground terminal
Vibration resistance 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 cycle/min: double amplitude of 0.75 mm (0.03 inch), 10 min on 3 axes
Shock resistance Shock of 98 m/s2 or more, 4 times on 3 axes
Noise immunity 1,000 Vp-p with pulse widths 50 ns and 1 µs (based on in-house measurements)
Operating condition Free from corrosive gases and excessive dust
Rated operating voltage 24 V DC
Operating voltage range Control power supply: 21.6 to 26.4 V DC
Input power supply: 20.4 to 26.4 V DC (C20T, C32T series)
22.8 to 26.4 V DC (C20R series)
Current consumption Control power supply: 0.2 A or less
Input power supply: Approx. 5 mA per input point
Input power supply: Approx. 3 mA per output point
(except load current)

2) Performance

Item Description
Programming method Relay symbol
Control method Cyclic operation
Program memory Built in RAM (lithium battery backup)
EEPROM (master memory)/EPROM (memory)
Program capacity 2.7 k type: 2,720 steps
5 k type: 5,000 steps
Operation speed 1.6 µs/step: basic instruction
Kinds of Basic 81
instruction High-level 111
External input (X) 208 points (*2)
External output (Y) 208 points (*2)
Notes:
• (*1): No capacitor connected between DC terminal and frame ground when the breakdown voltage and insulation resistance test is performed.
• (*2): The actual number of points that can be used is determined by physical configuration of the control board and the expansion board.

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Specifications
Control Board and Expansion Board
2) Performance
Item Description
Internal relay (R) 1,008 points
Special internal relay (R) 64 points
Timer/counter (T/C) 144 points
Auxiliary timer Unlimited number of points (0.01 s to 327.67 s)
Data register (DT) 2.7 k type: 1,660 words
5 k type: 6,144 words
Special data register (DT) 112 words (For control board: 70 words, for analog and high-speed counter boards: 42 words)
Index register (IX, IY) 2 words
MCR points 32 points
Number of labels (JMP,LOOP) 64 points
Differential points (DF or DF/) Unlimited number of points
Number of step ladders 128 stages
Number of subroutines 16 subroutines
Number of interrupt programs 9 programs
Special High-speed counter Input: Count input (X0, X1)/reset input (X2); AFC1930 also (X3, X4) / (X5)
functions (1 channel) Counting input mode: up mode, down mode, up/down mode, 2-phase mode
AFC1930 only Counting range: –8,388,608 to 8,388,607
(2 channels) Max. counting speed: up/down mode 10 kHz, 2-phase mode 10 kHz
Min. input pulse width: 1 phase 50 µs • 2 phases 50 µs
Manual dial-set 2 potentiometers
register
Pulse catch input
Total 8 points (X0 to X7)
Interrupt input
Periodical interrupt 10 ms to 30 s (10 ms interval)
RS232C port Communication rate: 300/600/1,200/2,400/4,800/9,600/19,200 bps
(See note.) 15 m 49.213ft.)
Communication distance per port: 15m(49.213 ft.
Connector: D-SUB 9 pins connector
Clock/calendar Clock/calendar function available
(See note.)
I/O link 64 I/O points (32 inputs and 32 outputs) or 32 I/O points (16 inputs and 16 outputs)
Pulse output 2 points (Y6 and Y7)
(See note.) Pulse output frequency range (CPU version 2.7 and earlier version):
(360 to 5,000 Hz/180 to 5,000 Hz/90 to 5,000 Hz/45 to 5,000 Hz)
Constant scan 2.5 ms × set value (160 ms or less)
Adjustable input time filtering 1 to 128 ms
Self-diagnosis function Watchdog timer, battery detection, program check, etc.
Memory backup at 25°C(77°F)
Memory backup (at 25˚ C 77˚ F) Approx. 27,000 h (C types, C20RC/C20TC/C32TC)
Approx. 53,000 h (except C types, C20R/C20T/C32T)
Notes:
• The RS232C port and clock/calendar functions are available for the C types (C20RC/C20TC/C32TC).
• The pulse output function is available for the transistor output type.
• The two pulse outputs, Y6 and Y7, are not available at the same time.

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Input and Output Specifications
■ Input Specification
Item Description
Rated input voltage 24 V DC
Operating voltage range 20.4 V to 26.4 V DC
ON voltage/current 19.2 V or less/3 mA or less
(3.6 mA or less, C32T control board)
OFF voltage/current 2.4 V or more/1 mA or more
Input impedance Control board: Approx. 4.8 kΩ
Expansion board: Approx. 4.4 kΩ
Response time ON ↔ OFF 2 ms or less (at normal input) (See note.)
50 µs or less (in setting high-speed counter)
200 µs or less (in setting interrupt input)
500 µs or less (in setting pulse catch)
Operating mode indicator LED
Insulation method Optical coupler

Notes:

• Input response time can be changed using the input time filtering function to
1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128 ms in base units for the first 8 inputs. 100
For expansion boards, the input response time is fixed at 2 ms (or less).
Number of ON
points/common [%] 50
• The number of ON points that can be operated simultaineously must be
decreased under high ambient temperature.
(between 40 ˚C (104 ˚F) and 55 ˚C (131 ˚F)) 0
40 55
(104) (131)
Ambient temperature [˚C (˚F)]

■ Output Specification
Relay output type Transistor output type
Item Description Item Description
Rated operating voltage 24 V DC Insulation method Optical coupler
Operating voltage range 22.8 V to 26.4 V DC Output type Transistor PNP or NPN open collector
Output type Normally open (1 Form A) Rated load voltage 24 V DC
2 points/common Operating load voltage range 20.4 V to 26.4 V DC
Rated control capacity* 2 A 250 V AC, 2 A 30 V DC (resistive) Max. load current 0.8 A/point (at 24 V DC)
Response time OFF → ON 8 ms or less (See note.)
ON → OFF 10 ms or less OFF state leakage current 100 µA or less
Mechanical life time 2 × 107 operations or more ON state voltage drop 1.5 V or less
Electrical life time 105 operations or more Response time OFF → ON 1 ms or less
Surge absorber None ON → OFF (100 µs or less, Y6 and Y7)
Operating mode indicator LED Surge absorber Zener diode
Operating mode indicator LED

Notes:

* Life characteristics of PA relay • The current for one commonshould be no more than the following:
8 points/common circuit: 3 A/common
16 points/common circuit: 5 A/common

• The maximum load current should be kept within the following ranges
under high ambient temperature conditions.
(× 104 times)

100
Frequency

50
30
0.8
20 AC125V resistance load
DC30V resistance load Load
10 AC125V
AC225V resistance load current (A)
COSø=0.4
5 DC30V T=7ms 0.35
3 AC250V COSø=0.4

0
40 55
0.5 1 2 3 10 100 (104) (131)

Switching current Ambient temperature [˚C (˚F)]

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Wiring
C20T, C32T, M1T-E, M1T-E1, M1T-EO

Expansion
power supply
Output connector Input connector
Power supply
connector

Internal circuit

Output
indicator
Input
indicator

Max. 0.5 A Max. 1 A

24V 0V 24V (5V) 0V 0V 5V 24V 0V (5V) 24V 0V 24V

Load

24V DC 24V DC 24V DC

(To expansion
board) (I/O) (Controllers)






























Output connector Input connector Expansion Power supply

power supply connector

Built-in Power Supply

Contact Input Photoelectric Sensor Imput LEDs and Other Light Loads
Since power for driving the input Since the power for driving input field Since the power for driving output field
circuit is supplied internally, input devices is included, an additional power devices is included, no additional power
devices can be connected without an supply is not required. supply for driving low level output
external power supply. devices, such as LEDs, is required.

Example: Example: Example:

C20T control board input C20T control board input C20T control board output (NPN type)
(5V) (5V)
(5V) (5V)

24V 24V
24V 24V

24V 24V
24V 24V
XB
XB

X1
X3
X5
X7
X9

0V
0V
X1
X3
X5
X7
X9

0V
0V

Y1
Y3
Y5
Y7
0V
0V

19 1 19 1 15 1
20 2 20 2 16 2
XA
XA

X0
X2
X4
X6
X8

0V
0V
X0
X2
X4
X6
X8

0V
0V

Y0
Y2
Y4
Y6
0V
0V

VCC +

Input LED
Internal
circuit

Switch
0V –
Sensor

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Dimensions
1. Board Type mm( inch)
Control Boards
■ C20R and C20RC ■ C20T, C20TC, C32T, and C32TC

184 (7.24)
184 (7.24)

80 (3.15)
80 (3.15)

19.3
(0.75)
Expansion, Intelligent, and Link Boards
■ M1T-E20R ■ M1T-E, M1T-EI, M1T-EO, High-speed counter boards

184 (7.24) 184 (7.24)

80 (3.15)

80 (3.15)
14.8 (0.58)

20
(0.79)
Note:
• Each board has a different number of I/O connectors and terminals.

■ MEWNET-TR Master, Analog I/O, A/D converter, D/A converter, and FP-M I/O link boards
FP-M I/O link board
184 (7.24) Expansion dimensions
38.1 (1.5)
H Board H
1 control board 43.6 (1.72)
18 (0.71)
80 (3.15)

1 control board and 65.2 (2.57)

1 expansion board
1 control board and 86.8 (3.42)
2 expansion boards
1 control board and 108.4 (4.27)
Mounting hole dimensions
174 (6.85) 3 expansion boards
1 control board and 130.0 (5.12)
Cable 4 expansion boards
70 (2.76)

4-M3 or 4-3.2 dia.

2. Case Type
Control, Expansion, Intelligent, and Link Boards
215 (8.47) Expansion dimensions
Board H
H
34.8 (0.37) 1 control board 44.2 (1.74)
88 (3.47)

1 control board and 63.8 (2.51)

1 expansion board
17 (0.67)
15.3 (0.6)

29 1 39
1 control board and 85.4 (3.36)
30 OUTPUT 2 40 INPUT POWER
2 expansion boards
1 control board and 107.0 (4.21)
Mounting hole dimensions 3 expansion boards
205 (8.07) 1 control board and 128.6 (5.06)
4 expansion boards
70 (2.76)

4-M4 or 4-4.5 dia.

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Product Types and Part Numbers

Description
Memory
Type Part number
(Program capacity) Operating
I/O point voltage Input Output

RAM 20 24 V DC
C20R Input: 12 24 V DC Sink/Source Relay, 2 A AFC12212
(2.7 k steps) Output: 8
RAM 20 24 V DC
C20RC Input: 12 24 V DC Sink/Source Relay, 2 A AFC22212C
(5 k steps)
Output: 8
24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
20 Source NPN type AFC12242
RAM
C20T (2.7 k steps) Input: 12 24 V DC
Output: 8 24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
Sink PNP type AFC12252

24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
20 Source NPN type AFC22242C
RAM
C20TC (5 k steps) Input: 12 24 V DC
Output: 8 24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
Sink PNP type AFC22252C

24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
32 Source NPN type AFC12342
RAM
C32T (2.7 k steps) Input: 16 24 V DC
Output: 16 24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
Sink PNP type AFC12352

24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
32 Source NPN type AFC22342C
RAM
C32TC (5 k steps) Input: 16 24 V DC
Output: 16 24 V DC Transistor, 0.8 A
Sink PNP type AFC22352C

Notes:
• Each board includes power cable (APL9511), jumper cable (AFB8505), spacers (AFB88021), and screws.
• 12 V DC power supply type is also available.

Programming Tools

Type Description Part number

FPsoft Windows Programmimg Software Program editing software used with personal computer. FPSOFT-FD

FP-M personal computer cable 3 m (9.8 ft.) Cable needed for connection between the programming port
AFC1520M-US9
(for FPsoft
soft)) (RS232C) and RS232C port on the PC (Dsub 9-pin)

FP programmer II Hand held programmer for FP series programmable controllers. AFP1114

FP-M peripheral cable 3 m (9.8 ft.) Cable needed for connection between the programming port AFC1523-US
(for FP programmer II) (RS232C) and FP programmer II or ATM Terminal

This memory is used to store the program.

Memory (EPROM) AFP5202 (2 pcs)
It is written with a commercially available ROM writer.

Memory (EEPROM) Programs can be copied to this memory by attaching it to an FP-M. AFP5207 (1 pcs)

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Expansion I/O Board

Description
Type Part number
Operating
I/O point voltage Input COM. type Output type

Expansion I/O Board 20 24 V DC

E20R Input: 12 24 V DC Relay, 2 A AFC13012
Sink/Source
Relay output Output: 8

Expansion I/O Board 40 Transistor

24 V DC
M1T-E Input: 24 24 V DC 0.8 A AFB6342
Source
Transistor output Output: 16 NPN type

Expansion I/O Board 40 Transistor

24 V DC
M1T-E Input: 24 24 V DC 0.8 A AFB6342P
Sink
Transistor output Output: 16 PNP type

Expansion Input Board 24 V DC

Input: 36 24 V DC Source AFB6392
M1T-EI

Expansion Output Board Transistor

M1T-EO Output: 32 24 V DC 0.8 A AFB6340
Transistor output NPN type

Notes: • Spacers ( shape: AFB8802) come with each board.

• Power voltage 12 V DC type is also available.

Intelligent Board
Operating
Type Description voltage Part number

Analog I/O Board Input: 4 channels Analog input range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V

M1T-A Output: 1 channel 0 to 20 mA 24 V DC AFB6480
Isolated Resolution: 1/256 (8 bits)

A/D Converter Board Input: 4 channels Analog input range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V

M1T-AD Isolated 0 to 20 mA 24 V DC AFB6400
Resolution: 1/1,000 (10 bits)

D/A Converter Board Output: 2 channels Analog output range: 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V

M1T-DA Isolated 0 to 20 mA 24 V DC AFB6410
Resolution 1/1,000 (10 bits)

High-speed Counter Board Input: 2 channels

M1T-HSC 1 phase: 20 k Hz AFB6420
2 phases: 5 k Hz

Note: • Spacers ( shape: AFB8802) come with each board.

Link Board
Type Description Operating voltage Part number

FP-M FP-M transmitter master board for MEWNET-TR (Remoto I/O) system.
Transmitter Master Board Also used for FP-M to FP-M (1 to 1) or FP-M to FP3 communication.
24 V DC AFC1752
(MEWNET-TR) I/O link points: 64 points Input: 32
Output: 32

FP-M I/O Link Board The FP-M I/O link board is the interface board for exchanging I/O
(MEWNET-F) information between an FP3 master and FP-M slave stations. 24 V DC AFC1732
Information is exchanged using a 2-conductor cable.

RS485 ↔ RS422/RS232C (PC serial port) signal converter. 24 V DC AFP8532

C-NET Adapter Used for communication between a personal computer and remote PLC's
(connect to computer) via C-NET Adapters connected to each PLC. (See below)
Communication medium (RS485 port): 2-conductor cable or twisted
100 V to 240 V AC AFP8536
pair cable.

RS485 ↔ RS232C (programming port or 2nd RS232Cport) for FP-M.

C-NET Adapter S2 Type AFP15402
Used for communication between the C-NET Adapter connected to a PC
(connect to PLC)
(see above) and an FP-M control unit.

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Terminal blocks and ribbon cables for I/O connection.
Connector terminal, CT-2 Flat cable for FP-M connector to CT-2 connector
FP-M Board Pin Screw terminal, DIN rail mount 1 m (3.3 ft.) 3 m (9.8 ft.)
Part number Part number Part number
Control Board Output 16P CT2-C-20 AYT51163 AYT51166
C20T/C20TC Input 20P CT2-C-20 AYT51203 AYT51206
Control Board Output 34P CT2-C-34 AYT51343 AYT51346
C32T/C32TC Input 30P CT2-C-30 AYT51303 AYT51306
Expansion I/O Board Output 34P CT2-C-34 AYT51343 AYT51346
M1T-E Input 40P CT2-C-40 AYT51403 AYT51406
Expansion Input Board Connector B 20P CT2-C-20 AYT51203 AYT51206
M1T-EI Connector A 40P CT2-C-40 AYT51403 AYT51406
Expansion Output Board M1T-EO 34P × 2 CT2-C-34 AYT51343 AYT51346

Flat cables for relay terminals

Relay terminal, RT-1
FP-M Board Pin 1 m (3.3 ft.) 3 m (9.8 ft.)
Screw Terminal, DIN rail mount
Part number Part number
Control Board Output (8) 16P RT1-OD08-24V-S AY15723 AY15726
C20T/C20TC Input (12) 20P RT1-IA16-100V-S AY15713 AY15716
Control Board Output (16) 34P RT1-OD16-24V-S AY25523 AY25526
C32T/C32TC Input (16) 30P RT1-IA16-100V-S AY25313 AY25316
Expansion I/O Board Output (16) 34P RT1-OD16-24V-S AY25523 AY25526
M1T-E Input (24) (16+8) 40P (1) RT1-IA16-100V-S AY25513 AY25516
(1) RT1-IA08-100V-S 40P to (2) 20P 40P to (2) 20P
Expansion Input Board Connector B (12) 20P RT1-IA16-100V-S AY15713 AY15716
MIT-EI Connector A (24) 40P (1) RT1-IA16-100V-S AY25513 AY25516
(1) RT1-IA08-100V-S 40P to (2) 20P 40P to (2) 20P
Expansion Output Board M1T-EO 34P × 2 RT1-OD16-24V-S AY25523 AY25526

Relays for RT1 Terminals Voltage Part Number

Input AC 100-240Vac AQCD3-IM100/240VAC

Relay, 1 NO contact 5A, 30Vdc, PC1A-24V
Output (24Vdc coil) 5A 250Vac
Transistor 24Vdc AQC1AD1-24V
Triac (24Vdc coil) 75-125Vac AQC1A1-ZT24V
Triac (24Vdc coil) 75-250Vac AQC1A2-ZT24V

Wire-press socket for making MIL type I/O connections, when using individual cables.
Housing Cover
FP-M Board Pin Contact & Tool
Part number Part number
Control Board Output 16P AXW1164A AXW61601A
C20T/C20TC Input 20P AXW1204A AXW62001A
Control Board Output 34P AXW1344A AXW63401A AXW7221
C32T/C32TC Input 30P AXW1304A AXW63001A (5 contacts)
Expansion I/O Board Output 34P AXW1344A AXW63401A
M1T-E Input 40P AXW1404A AXW64001A AXY52000
Expansion Input Board Connector B 20P AXW1204A AXW62001A Pressure Tool
M1T-EI Connector A 40P AXW1404A AXW64001A
Expansion Output Board M1T-EO 34P × 2 AXW1344A AXW63401A

(1) Break off the contact from the (2) Push the wire with its covering still (3) After pressure welding, insert the (4) After inserting all the wires, install
carrier and set it into the pres- on all the way until it hits. Lightly wire into the housing (AXW1xxxxA). the cover (AXW6xxxxA).
sure tool (AXY52000). squeeze the pressure tool.

(Illustration shows 20 pin connector.)

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Flat cable with connector on one end for MIL type I/O connection.
Cable with connector
Connector
FP-M Board Pin 1 m (3.3 ft.) 3 m (9.8 ft.)
Part number Part number Part number
Control Board Output 16P APL9531 APL9533 AXM116415
C20T/C20TC Input 20P APL9541 APL9543 AXM120415
Control Board Output 34P AFB8531 AFB8533 AXM134415
C32T/C32TC Input 30P AFB8521 AFB8523 AXM130415
Expansion I/O Board Output 34P AFB8531 AFB8533 AXM134415
M1T-E Input 40P AFB8541 AFB8543 AXM140415
Expansion Input Board Connector B 20P APL9541 APL9543 AXM120415
M1T-EI Connector A 40P AFB8541 AFB8543 AXM140415
Expansion Output Board M1T-EO 34P × 2 AFB8531 AFB8533 AXM134415

Accessories
Type Description Part number
Case for control board Install the case on the top of the control board C20R AFC18011
Spacers supplied (AFB88032, 4 pcs) C20T AFC18012
C32T AFC18013
Case for expansion board Install the case between stacked boards AFC1802
Spacers supplied (AFB8803, 4 pcs)
Skirt case Installed the case on the bottom of the board AFC1803
Spacers supplied (AFB8803, 4 pcs)
I/O number seal for To indicate I/O location of expansion board E20R AFC18062
expansion I/O board M1T-E AFC18061
M1T-EI AFC18063
M1T-EO AFC18064
Mounting plate Metal plate for DIN rail mounting AFB6804

Maintenance parts
Type Description Part number
Spare battery for FP-M BR2032/CR2032 or equivalent, Comes with control board AFB8801
Power supply cable Comes with control board APL9511
Jumper cable Comes with control board AFB8505
Spacers Case type Shape, 8 mm (.32 inch) AFB88032
Shape, 18 mm (.71 inch) AFB8803
Board type Shape, 20 mm (.79 inch) AFB88021
Shape, 20 mm (.79 inch) AFB8802

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