The Panasonic FP-X Series, including models AFPX-C14R, AFPX-C14RD, AFPX-C30R, and AFPX-C30RD, represents a versatile line of programmable logic controllers engineered for demanding industrial applications. These units combine relay or transistor output options with high-speed processing, extensive memory, and modular expandability, making them suitable for machine control, packaging, and assembly lines. With a basic instruction speed of 0.32 µs per step and support for up to 1,760 external I/O points, the FP-X series delivers reliable performance in a compact footprint. The built-in flash ROM eliminates the need for battery-backed program memory, while advanced features like pulse output and high-speed counters enable precise positioning and timing tasks.
| Item | C14 Models | C30 Models |
|---|---|---|
| Relay output type | DC input: 8, relay output: 6 | DC input: 16, relay output: 14 |
| Transistor output type | DC input: 8, transistor output: 6 | DC input: 16, transistor output: 14 |
| Max. I/O points when expanded | 254 points (328 points max. when using add-on cassettes and FP0R expansion units) | 270 points (352 points max. when using add-on cassettes and FP0R expansion units) |
| Programming method / Control method | Relay symbol / Cyclic operation | |
| Program memory | Built-in flash ROM (no backup battery required) | |
| Program capacity | 16 k steps | 32 k steps |
| Operation speed | Basic instruction: 0.32 µs/step | |
| I/O refresh + base time | 0.2 ms [When using FP0R expansion units: 1 ms + (1.5 × Number of expansion units) ms] | |
| External inputs (X) | 1,760 points (The actual usable number of points is restricted by the hardware.) | |
| External outputs (Y) | 1,760 points (The actual usable number of points is restricted by the hardware.) | |
| Internal relay (X) | 4,096 points (R0 to R255F) | |
| Special internal relay (R) | 192 points | |
| Timer / counter (T/C) | 1,024 points: timer capable of counting (1 ms, 10 ms, 100 ms, 1 sec.) × 32,767, Counter capable of counting 1 to 32,767 | |
| Link relay (L) | 2,048 points | |
| Data register | 12,285 words (DT0 to DT12284) | 32,765 words (DT0 to DT32764) |
| Special data register (DT) | 374 words | |
| Link register (LD) | 256 words | |
| Index register (I) | 14 words | |
| High-speed counter (Note 1) | Built-in (Transistor output): single-phase 8 ch (50 kHz × 4 ch + 10 kHz × 4 ch) Built-in (Relay output): single-phase 8 ch (10 kHz × 8 ch) Pulse I/O cassette: single-phase 2 ch (80 kHz × 2 ch) | |
| Pulse output (Note 2) / PWM output | Built-in (Transistor output): 100 kHz × 2 ch + 20 kHz × 2 ch Pulse I/O cassette: One unit (one axis) 100 kHz, or two units (two axes) 80 kHz | |
| Time measurement | 10 µs ring counter | |
| Potentiometer | 2 points (K0 to K1000) | 2 points (K0 to K1000) |
| Constant scan | Available | |
| Clock / calendar | When AFPX-MRTC is attached: Year (last two digits), month, day, hours (24-hour display), minutes, seconds, day of week. Operates only when a battery is installed. | |
| Backup by P13 commands | Data register (32,765 words) | |
| Auto-backup at power failure | Counter 16 points (1008 to 1023), Internal relay 128 points (R2480 to R255F), Data register 55 words (C30 models = 32710 to 32764, C14 models = 12230 to 12284) | |
| Battery backup | The memory allocated in the storage area by the system register (only when a battery is installed) |
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