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SKU: NP1PH-08

Fuji Electric NP1PH-08 MICREX-SX Series SPH300 CPU Module

The Fuji Electric NP1PH-08 is a high-speed SPH300 series CPU module for the MICREX-SX PLC platform. Featuring a 20ns instruction speed and 8k-step memory, it provides a powerful, multi-CPU capable logic core for demanding industrial automation and high-speed motion control applications.

Primary System Logic and Processing

The Fuji Electric NP1PH-08 operates as a high-performance central processing unit within the MICREX-SX SPH300 series PLC architecture. By utilizing a high-speed RISC processor, the module actively executes complex logic, motion control commands, and data processing tasks with a basic instruction speed of 20 nanoseconds. Once integrated into the SPH backplane, the unit coordinates the behavior of localized and remote I/O modules through the SX bus. Because it features a generous 8k-step program memory, it provides the computational headroom required for medium-to-large scale automation projects, ranging from factory assembly lines to environmental control systems.

Performance Characteristics and System Integrity

  • Ensures Ultra-Fast Logic Execution: The CPU processes boolean instructions at nearly instantaneous speeds. In doing so, it minimizes scan time jitter, which is essential for high-speed packaging and precision synchronization tasks.
  • Optimizes Data Management: By leveraging dedicated memory areas for variables and registers, the NP1PH-08 facilitates the handling of complex mathematical algorithms. As a result, the system can manage sophisticated PID loops and floating-point calculations without sacrificing overall responsiveness.
  • Shields Against Data Loss: The module incorporates a battery-backed RAM and non-volatile flash memory for program storage. Consequently, the unit protects critical process parameters and user applications during unexpected power interruptions, ensuring a rapid and safe system restart.
  • Facilitates Multi-CPU Configurations: Beyond standalone operation, the NP1PH-08 supports multi-CPU parallel processing. Therefore, engineers can distribute specialized tasks—such as communication and motion—across multiple processors on the same baseboard to maximize throughput.
  • Enhances System Troubleshooting: Finally, the CPU features a multi-segment LED display and diagnostic ports on the front panel. By providing real-time error codes and status updates, it allows maintenance teams to pinpoint hardware faults or logic errors immediately, effectively reducing MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Fuji Electric
  • Model Identification: NP1PH-08
  • Series Compatibility: MICREX-SX (SPH300)
  • Processing Speed: 0.02 µs per basic instruction
  • Program Capacity: 8k steps
  • Data Memory: Standard internal registers (approx. 8k words)
  • I/O Capacity: Supports up to 8,192 local/remote points
  • Programming Language: IL, ST, LD, FBD (IEC 61131-3 compliant)
  • Communication Interface: Dedicated loader port (RS-232/USB via adapter)
  • Backup Battery: NP8P-BT
  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C
  • Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS