The FP Modem-56k unit expands the number of communication alternatives available to FP series PLCs, e.g. dial-up, dedicated/leased line and multidrop network communication. If the PSTN supports text message service, the PLC can even send and receive short text messages.

Overview
The FP Modem-56k unit expands the number of communication alternatives available to FP series PLCs, e.g. dial-up, dedicated/leased line and multidrop network communication. If the PSTN supports text message service, the PLC can even send and receive short text messages. A Windows driver allows the FP Modem-56k to be used together with various Windows software, such as OPC, SCADA, etc. Enjoy the plug & play convenience of FP Modem-56k to facilitate modem communication between PLCs or between your PLC and PC.

Outstanding features for industrial telecontrol
• Extremely compact
• Operating voltage 24V DC
• Attachable to a 35mm DIN rail
• Maximum line speed of up to 56kbit/s
• Leased line mode (pier-to-pier) up to 20km at 33.6kbit/s
• Multidrop leased line mode according to V.23 at 1200bit/s
• DCD output for connection to the digital input of a PLC
• PSTN text message send + receive
• CLIP decoder for calling line identification and callback
• Serial data communication interfaces RS232C and RS485 are built in

Parameter Name	Parameter Value
Type	multidrop 56k
Network	RS485 network PSTN
Application	industrial
Mounting	DIN rail