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FP0 - Slim PLC
| Category | Question |
| Debug | Why doesn't PLC go to RUN mode? |
| Debug | Alarm on PLC? |
| Debug | Error on PLC? |
| Programming | How to allocate I/O? |
| Programming | Can I have more retentive data? |
| Programming | How can I use floating point math? |
| PID | How can I program PID? |
| PID | How can I turn on Auto Tuning? |
| PID | How many PID loops are available? |
| PID | Why do I get an error ( Operation error E45 ) when I run PID instruction? |
| PID | How to get more accurate temperature control? |
| Analog Input | How to read 8 channels from FP0-A80? |
| High Speed Counter | What is the frequency of high speed counter? |
| High Speed Counter | How to get encoder input? |
| High Speed Counter | How can I turn on output depending on the count? |
| Pulse Output | What is the maximum frequency? |
| Pulse Output | What is the minimum frequency? |
| Pulse Output | How to change the frequency? |
| Pulse Output | How to wire 5Vdc stepper driver? |
| Pulse Output | How to stop pulse output? |
FP2 - Nano Rack PLC
| Category | Question |
| Positioning unit | Can I do closed loop positioning? |
| Positioning unit | Can I use line driver encoder? |
| Positioning unit | How to wire encoders? |
| PID | How to get more accurate temperature control? |
| PID | Why do I get an error ( Operation error E45 ) when I run PID instruction? |
| PID | How many PID loops are available? |
| Communication | Why FP2 doesn't send strings out from DB9 port? |
| Communication | How can I communicate with binary mode? |
| High Speed counter | How do I read counter value ( or elapse value ) using FP2-HSCT |
FPWIN-GR
| Category | Question |
| Programming | Error message: "Impossible to download. Program is being....."? |
| Programming | Error message: "Impossible to download. PLC is in RUN...."? |
| Programming | Error message: "Impossible to download. PLC type to...."? |
| Programming | Error message: "Impossible to write comment. Currently....."? |
| Programming | Whats new in FPWINGR Ver. 2.11? |
VT-30
| Category | Question |
| Programming | How can I go to system configuration screen...."? |
| Programming | What and how long does the battery hold...."? |
| Communication | Does it communicate with other manufacturer PLC...."? |
ATM 10/40
| Category | Question |
| Communication | What is the fastest baud rate...."? |
| Communication | What is the maximum length of the communication cable...."? |
| Communication | How many FP0 expansion units can be expanded...."? |
CIMREX
| Category | Question |
| Communication | What is the fastest baud rate...."? |
| Communication | What is Pass through communication (Transparent Mode)...."? |
| Communication | What cables will I need for Pass through communication (Transparent Mode)...."? |
| Communication | What cables will I need to connect the Cimrex Terminal RS232C or RS422 port to C-NET adapter, FP1 or FP3 PLC...."? |
GT-10
| Category | Question |
| Programming | How big of a Bitmap can I place on the screen...."? |
| Programming | How can I get more custom parts in my library...."? |
A Series Servo
| Category | Question |
| General | Are A series servos NEMA size...."? |
| General | How do I wire an FP2 PP4 and a Minas servo drive to perform positioning...."? |
| Troubleshooting | The motor does not rotate. |
| Troubleshooting | The rotation is not smooth. |
| Troubleshooting | The positioning accuracy is bad. |
| Troubleshooting | The initial (home) position varies. |
General Information
| Category | Question |
| General | What is a PID Loop...."? |
| General | What is a High Speed Counter...."? |
| General | What do I need to know in order to program a High Speed Counter...."? |