{"product_id":"new-panasonic-afpxhc40t-f-fp-xh-c40t-control-unit-1pc-ping","title":"New Panasonic AFPXHC40T-F Control Unit (1PC) – Ping Function","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"koeed-container\" style=\"width:100%;color:#333;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eEngineer's Quick Brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panasonic FP-XH series delivers instruction execution speeds as fast as 0.04μs\/step, making it suitable for motion control and synchronized positioning applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Communication Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports up to 5 communication channels including MEWTOCOL, PLC Link and Modbus RTU master\/slave networking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotion Control Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in 100kHz pulse output and high-speed counters support multi-axis positioning, packaging machinery, conveyors and automated production equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic AFPXHC40T-F\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the FP-XH high-performance PLC family, designed for compact machine automation, synchronized motion control, industrial networking and high-speed digital processing. Its architecture combines fast execution, flexible communication expansion and integrated positioning functions suitable for machine builders and industrial system integrators.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eSEO Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic AFPXHC40T-F Control Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of the FP-XH programmable logic controller platform featuring high-speed processing, integrated communication functions, Modbus RTU support, PLC Link networking and multi-axis pulse control capabilities. Widely deployed in packaging machinery, inspection systems, printing equipment, conveyor automation and industrial motion control applications, the FP-XH platform provides scalable I\/O expansion and advanced communication performance for demanding automation environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#16c8c8;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003ePanasonic FP-XH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eAFPXHC40T-F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eProgramming Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eRelay Symbol \/ Ladder Logic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eControl Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eCyclic Scan Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eProgram Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eBuilt-in Flash ROM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eProgram Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e24k \/ 32k \/ 40k Steps Selectable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eBasic Instruction Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e0.04 μs\/step (up to 7k steps)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4fcfc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003eMaximum I\/O Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #eeeeee;padding:10px;\"\u003e300 Points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid 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The FP-XH family supports both Modbus RTU Master and Slave operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the controller be used for positioning applications?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. High-speed pulse outputs and high-speed counters support multi-axis positioning control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum PLC Link network size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to sixteen FP-XH controllers can exchange data through PLC Link functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can communication be verified during commissioning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineers typically validate communication by monitoring response registers, link relay status and network diagnostics within Control FPWIN software. 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