Panasonic Programmable Controller Unit AFPXHC Installation Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product. Read this installation manual carefully and follow them to install the product correctly. After installation completes, keep this leaflet in a safe and handy place so that you can refer to it whenever necessary.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following notices to ensure personal safety or prevent accidents.
WARNING: Situations that could lead to serious user injury or death if critical situations are mishandled by the product.
CAUTION: Situations that could lead to user injury or property damage only by product mishandling.
WARNING:
- Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system, so that the whole system remains safe in the event of failure of this product or other external factors.
- Do not use this product in areas with flammable gas, as it could lead to an explosion.
- Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could cause damage to the lithium battery or other electronic parts.
- The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble, recharge or dispose of it in fire.
CAUTION:
- To prevent excessive heat generation or smoke, use this product at the values less than those specified. Failure to do so could cause excessive heat generation or smoke.
- Do not remodel or dismantle the product. It could cause exothermic heat generation or smoke.
- Do not touch the terminal while the power is on. It could cause an electric shock.
- Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
- Connect the wires and connectors securely. The loose connection could cause excessive heat generation or smoke.
- Do not allow foreign matters, such as liquid, flammable materials, metals to go into the product. It could cause excessive heat generation or smoke, or an electric shock.
- Do not undertake construction (such as disconnection and connection) while the power supply is on (electric shock).
- Be sure to connect the function earth terminal to the ground (D-Class grounding). Failure to do so could cause an electric shock.
- If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Panasonic, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
- This product has been produced/developed for industrial use only.
1 BEFORE INSTALLATION
Environmental requirements
- Surrounding air temperature: 0℃ to +55℃
- Surrounding air humidity: 10% to 95% RH (at 25℃), no condensing
- Free from conductive dust, corrosive or flammable gas, smoke, dust, and water.
- Free from vibration or shock.
- Apart from devices with large switching surge, wireless transmission device, high-voltage line, power wire, or (a) device(s) generating heat (more than 100mm).
- Pollution degree: 2
- Altitude: 2,000 m above sea level or lower
- Equipment class: Class I
- Overvoltage category: II
- Installation location: In a control panel which has a protective construction (IP54 or higher) made of adequate strength.
- Indoor use.
Notes on handling
- Do not directly touch the connector pin to avoid damage due to static electricity. Always touch a grounded piece of metal before handling this product to discharge static electricity.
- Do not connect a unit other than our FP series expansion unit to the top connector of the unit.
- Use copper wires with a temperature rating of 80℃ or higher for the output relay.
- Use copper wires with a temperature rating of 105℃ or higher for the relay output.
2 PART NAMES AND DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm
| Models | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 14C-1L | 1 |
| 30C, 60C-2L | 2 |
Components:
- Power supply terminals
- Input terminals
- Output terminals
- USB port connector
- COM port
- Analog potentiometer
- Expansion unit connector
- Battery holder
- Battery connector
- PROG/RUN mode switch
- Indicators (RUN, PROG, Error, Output, RD (COM port), SD (COM port))
3 INSTALLATION
Installing on DIN rail
Removing
- Pull the lever upwards.
- Pull the unit upwards.
Installation direction
Do not install the unit in directions other than those shown above to prevent temperature rise.
Installing with screws
Use M2-4ø or M2-5ø screws.
| Models | 2L | 30C | 60C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (mm) | 78 | 122 | 212 |
Installing backup battery
The backup battery is optional.
- Purchase the AFPABAT-001 separately.
- The backup battery can be installed whether the power is ON or OFF.
- Open the operation cover and battery cover.
- Set the backup battery in the battery holder.
- Connect the battery connector.
- Close the card cover.
4 CONNECTION
Connecting the expansion unit cable
Note: Connecting/disconnecting the expansion unit cable must be carried out when the power supply is OFF.
- Connecting/disconnecting the expansion unit cable must be carried out before the add-on cassette is installed.
Connecting the add-on cassette
Note: It can be installed in the cassette mounting part of the control unit. Refer to the installation manual for the add-on cassette for details on installation.
TERM switch
If the terminal unit is an expansion unit adapter, the TERM switch should be as follows:
- Middle expansion unit All OFF switches
- Terminal expansion unit All ON switches
The expansion unit cable is inserted in only one way.
5 WIRING
Note: Wiring must be carried out when the power supply is OFF.
Power supply terminals, Power supply terminals for Input terminals, Output terminals
Appropriate electrical cables (strand wire, solid wire)
- Size: 14 to 22 AWG (0.08 to 1.00 mm²)
- Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 N•m
Suitable solderless terminals
The following suitable solderless terminals are recommended for the wiring to the terminals.
| Shape | Suitable solderless terminal | Wire size | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round terminal | 1.25-3 Type (for 16 to 22 AWG) | 0.25 mm² to 1.65 mm² | Fork terminal (less than 6 mm) |
| 2-3 Type (for 14 to 16 AWG) | 1.04 mm² to 2.63 mm² | ||
| Fork terminal | 1.25-3 Type (for 16 to 22 AWG) | 0.25 mm² to 1.65 mm² | Round terminal (less than 6 mm) |
| 2-3 Type (for 14 to 16 AWG) | 1.04 mm² to 2.63 mm² |
Connecting the power supply and input/output terminals
AC power supply
| Models | Rated voltage | Allowable voltage range | Rated current |
|---|---|---|---|
| R14C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.35 A |
| T14C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.3 A |
| R30C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.6 A |
| T30C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.55 A |
| R60C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.7 A |
| T60C | AC 100 to 240 V | AC 85 to 264 V | 0.65 A |
DC power supply
| Models | Rated voltage | Allowable voltage range | Rated current |
|---|---|---|---|
| RD14C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.45 A |
| TD14C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.35 A |
| RD30C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.6 A |
| TD30C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.55 A |
| RD60C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.8 A |
| TD60C | DC 24 V | DC 20.4 to 28.8 V | 0.75 A |
Note: Do not connect the power supply to the COM terminal of the output relay.
Note: Ground the function earth terminal to eliminate any effects from noise emission.
Note: The externally connected DC power supply must conform to SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and LIM (Limited Energy Circuit).
Terminal layout
1. Power supply terminals
14C
- 2. Power supply terminals for input
- 3. Input terminals
- 4. Output terminals
30C/60C
- 2. Power supply terminals for input
- 3. Input terminals
- 4. Output terminals
Note: The power supply for the control unit and the expansion unit should be the same and should be turned ON/OFF simultaneously.
Note: Do not connect the AC 100-240 V terminal to the DC 24 V terminal or input terminal (it could lead to burnout).
AC power supply
| Models | AC 100 to 240 V |
|---|---|
| 14C | AC 100 to 240 V |
| 30C/60C | AC 100 to 240 V |
DC power supply
| Models | DC 24 V |
|---|---|
| 14C | DC 24 V |
| 30C/60C | DC 24 V |
Note: (AC power supply type only) Power supply terminals for input
Note: Do not connect this power supply in parallel with other DC power supplies.
3. Input terminals (24 V DC input)
| Models | X0 to Xn | COM |
|---|---|---|
| 14C | X0 to X7 | COM |
| 30C/60C | X0 to X15 | COM |
4. Output terminals (Relay outputs)
| Models | 1R | 2R | COM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14C | 1R | 2R | COM |
| 30C/60C | 1R | 2R | COM |
Output Transistor type (NPN output)
| Models | Y0 to Y3(X) | COM |
|---|---|---|
| 14C | Y0 to Y3 | COM |
| 30C/60C | Y0 to Y7 | COM |
Output Relay type
| Models | 1A | 2A | COM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14C | 1A | 2A | COM |
| 30C/60C | 1A | 2A | COM |
COM port / Power input port for GT terminals
- Appropriate electrical cables (strand wire, solid wire)
- Size: 0.08 to 1.00 mm² (28 to 18 AWG)
- Tightening torque: 0.22 to 0.25 N•m
Specialized tool
- Blade size: 0.4 × 2.5 mm (Product No. 0806AFP) [Phoenix Contact SZS 2.5×0.4 (1205037)]
Terminal layout SD, SG, RD, V0, V5
Grounding
- Be sure to properly ground the unit.
- Do not use the same ground used by other devices. Doing so may cause adverse effects.
- The grounding connection should have a resistance of less than 100 Ω.
- Use a wire (2mm² 14AWG) for grounding.
6 PRE-TRIAL CHECKLIST
- Is the unit securely fixed to the control panel?
- Are the connectors firmly connected?
- Are the connectors connected properly with respect to their polarity and voltage?
7 CE Marking
The FP-XH series complies with the EMC Directive and Low Voltage Directive.
- EN 61131-2 (EMC Directive 2014/30/EU), EN 61131-2 (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU)
All work related to transportation, installation, test operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance must be performed by experienced technicians in accordance with applicable safety regulations and standards.
