Simatic family
FP9556 is a member of Siemens Simatic S5 family of programmable logic controllers. It is a single-slot industrial processor module which allows connection of I/O devices from other S5 parts. It features a 9-bit microprocessor with a speed of up to 4 MHz, and it has EPROM, RAM, and I/O ports for connecting with other components. It is designed for applications such as computer control, data acquisition, machine-automation, and process control. It offers multiple operation modes, including multi-tasking and program downloading. It also supports a variety of languages including Pascal, C, Basic, and Ladder diagrams. It is suitable for industrial, commercial, and laboratory automation applications.