How to Use Control FPWIN GR 2.12 for Ladder Programming
How to Use Control FPWIN GR 2.12 for Ladder Programming
Control FPWIN GR is a software tool for creating ladder programs for Panasonic's FP series of programmable controllers (PLCs). It supports all FP series PLCs except FP7 and FP0H, and it runs on Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. In this article, we will show you how to use Control FPWIN GR 2.12 for ladder programming.
Step 1: Install Control FPWIN GR 2.12
To install Control FPWIN GR 2.12, you need to have a CD-ROM that contains the software or download it from Panasonic's website[^1^]. The installation process is simple and straightforward. Just follow the instructions on the screen and choose the language and destination folder for the software.
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Step 2: Create a New Project
After installing Control FPWIN GR 2.12, you can launch it from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut. To create a new project, click on File > New Project or press Ctrl+N. You will be asked to enter a project name and select a PLC model. You can also choose whether to use a wizard function or not. The wizard function can help you generate ladder programs automatically by entering and selecting required items in a dedicated screen[^1^]. For example, you can use the wizard function to assist in positioning, PID instruction input, and FP-e screen display instruction input.
Step 3: Edit Ladder Program
Once you create a new project, you will see the main window of Control FPWIN GR 2.12, which consists of several parts: menu bar, tool bar, function instruction list, I/O comment edit, status display, text command input, and ladder diagram area[^1^]. You can edit your ladder program by using any of these parts. For example, you can select function instructions from the list and drag and drop them to the ladder diagram area, or you can enter mnemonic codes from the keyboard and see the corresponding ladder diagram displayed. You can also copy and paste data from Excel and other applications via the clipboard[^1^].
Step 4: Transfer Ladder Program to PLC
After editing your ladder program, you need to transfer it to your PLC for execution. To do this, you need to connect your PC and PLC via a communication cable or a modem. Then, click on Transfer > Write Program or press F9. You will see a dialog box that shows the transfer settings and progress. You can also verify your ladder program by clicking on Transfer > Verify Program or pressing F10[^1^].
Step 5: Monitor and Debug Ladder Program
To monitor and debug your ladder program, you can use the online mode of Control FPWIN GR 2.12. In online mode, you can view and change the status of devices, timers, counters, registers, etc., as well as force outputs on or off. You can also use breakpoints, trace functions, watch windows, etc., to debug your ladder program[^1^]. To enter online mode, click on Online > Online Mode or press F5.
Conclusion
Control FPWIN GR 2.12 is a powerful and user-friendly software tool for ladder programming for Panasonic's FP series of PLCs. It offers many features and functions that make ladder programming easy and efficient. You can download Control FPWIN GR 2.12 from Panasonic's website[^1^] or order a CD-ROM from Panasonic's sales network[^2^]. You can also find more information and support on Control FPWIN GR 2.12 on Panasonic's website[^1^] or contact Panasonic by email or phone[^3^]. 0efd9a6b88
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