JANCD-FC500
May 25, 2026

JANCD-FC500

JANCD-FC500 (Yaskawa YASNAC I80 High-Performance PLC Module) Brand: Yaskawa / Yasnac Model: JANCD-FC500 (Rev: A01, A02; common variants: FC500-1, FC500-2) Type: Integrated PLC & Motion Control Processor Board for YASNAC I80 CNC Position in I80: The dedicated PLC core board (separate from CPU board FC250/FC251) for high-level sequence control。

Description

1. General Description

The JANCD-FC500 is the central PLC module of the YASNAC I80 CNC system, acting as the bridge between the CNC motion control (FC250/FC251) and machine I/O (FC400–FC440). It executes high-speed ladder logic, manages I/O processing, and handles peripheral communication, designed for complex machine tools and automated production cells requiring advanced sequence control.

2. Basic Specifications

  • Applicable system: YASNAC I80 / I80M (works with FC250 or FC251 CPU board)

  • Backplane: JANCD-FC001 (1 full slot, same as I/O boards)

  • Board size: Full-length (≈267 × 140 mm, matches FC4xx series)

  • Power supply: DC 24V ±10%, approx. 1.5 A (15W power consumption)

  • Operating temperature: 0 to +45°C

  • Storage temperature: −20 to +60°C

  • Memory:

    • Integrated load memory: 8 MB

    • Integrated work memory: 8 MB

    • Retentive bit memory: Up to 16384 bytes (adjustable)


3. Core Functions

A. High-Speed Ladder Logic Execution

  • Program capacity: Up to 8190 data blocks (DBs), 24 organization blocks (OBs)

  • Max block size: 64 KB (OB/FB/DB)

  • Execution speed: ≤0.1 ms/step (high-speed sequence control for 5–6 axis machines)

  • Nesting depth: 16 levels (per priority class)

B. I/O Management

  • Directly controls FC400–FC440 I/O boards (up to 320 I/O points total)

  • Signal processing: DC 24V sink/source compatible (NPN/PNP)

  • Response time: ≤0.8 ms (fast I/O sampling for safety interlocks)

C. Communication Interfaces

  • CN50: High-speed bus (to FC250/FC251 CPU, CNC-PLC data exchange)

  • CN20: I/O bus (to FC4xx I/O boards)

  • Optional: PROFIBUS-DP, DeviceNet (for peripheral device communication)


4. System Compatibility & Combinations

Mandatory Pairing

  • CPU board: JANCD-FC250 (standard) or FC251 (high-grade, recommended)

  • Backplane: JANCD-FC001 (1 full slot)

Recommended Configurations

  1. Standard I80 setup: FC250 + FC500 + FC400 (32IN/32OUT)

  2. High-density setup: FC251 + FC500 + FC430 (128IN/128OUT)

  3. Max I/O setup: FC251 + FC500 + FC440 (160IN/160OUT)

Limitations

  • 1 board per I80 system maximum (dedicated PLC slot on FC001)

  • Cannot replace CPU board (FC250/FC251) – separate roles for motion vs. PLC control


5. FC500 vs. FC4xx (I/O Boards)

表格
ItemFC500 (PLC Processor)FC4xx (I/O Boards: FC400–FC440)
RoleSequence control, logic execution, communicationPhysical input/output (sensors/actuators)
I/O pointsNo direct I/O32–160 IN/OUT (varies by model)
Core functionLadder logic, CNC-PLC data exchangeSignal sampling/driving, wiring terminal
Slot usage1 full slot1 full/half slot
DependencyWorks with FC250/FC251 + FC4xxControlled by FC500

6. Common Faults & Alarms

  • A.500 PLC bus error: CN50 loose, FC250/FC251 communication failure, bus chip fault

  • Ladder logic timeout: Program loop error, excessive nesting, memory overflow

  • I/O communication loss: CN20 loose, FC4xx board failure, backplane contact issue

  • All LEDs off: 24V supply missing, internal main fuse blown, backplane fault

  • Memory error: Corrupted program, faulty memory chip, insufficient retentive space


7. Applications

  • 5-axis/6-axis machining centers (complex sequence control for clamps, pallets, tools)

  • Multi-station transfer lines (synchronized I/O processing for automated production)

  • Fully automated production cells (machine + material handling + inspection integration)

  • High-end multi-spindle turn-mill centers (dual spindle + multiple turrets + B/C axes)

  • Legacy I80 system upgrades (replace faulty PLC core without full CNC replacement)


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