Panasonic S-Link SL-PCAT User manual

© Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. 2013 CMJE-SLPCAT No.0037-85V

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you very much for using Panasonic products. Please read this Instruction Manual
carefully and thoroughly for the correct and optimum use of this product. Kindly keep this manual
in a convenient place for quick reference.
2. CAUTIONS
POWER SUPPLY
zPeriodically check voltage fluctuation to ensure that it does not exceed the rated voltage. Also
check the voltage fluctuation at the end terminal of the transmission route, since voltage drop
occurs depending on the diameter or the length of the transmission cable.
zIf power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the frame ground
(F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual ground.
zDo not use during the initial transient time (0.5 sec. approx.) after the power supply is
switched on.
zMake sure to use an isolation transformer for the DC power supply. If an auto-transformer
(single winding transformer) is used, this product or the power supply may get damaged.
zIn case a surge is generated in the used power supply, connect a surge absorber to the supply
and absorb the surge.
WIRING
zDo not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put them in the same
raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.
zMake sure that the power is off while wiring.
zIn order to reduce noise, make the wiring as short as possible.
zAlways use the specified transmission cable.
ENVIRONMENT
zThis product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
zIn case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor, etc.) is used in the
vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the equipment to an actual
ground.
zThis product does not have a dustproof or waterproof construction. Do not use it in places
having excessive vapor, dust, etc., or where it may come in direct contact with water,
chemicals or corrosive gas.
zDo not use the product in places where the ambient temperature or humidity exceeds the
specifications.
OTHERS
zPlease refer to the S-LINK Users’ Manual for the details of system design.
zAny protection or safety circuits against system malfunction should be designed to be external
to the S-LINK system.

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3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
ձS-LINK system terminal block
Connect the signal cable and power supply of the S-LINK system.
The S-LINK system terminal block is connector type and it is possible to wire it after removing it
from SL-PCAT.

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No. Terminal Wire color
10 G Black
9 D White
8 0V Blue
7
Maincable
㹀
24V Brown
6 G Black
5 D White
4 0V Blue
3
Maincable
㸿
24V Brown
2 0V
1Input 24V
External power
supply input
Notes: 1) Do not connect anything at Side B when you do not employ loop wiring.
2) Small type flathead screwdriver (blade size: 0.6mm3.5mm) is required for the wiring operation.
[Recommended screwdriver: SZ/S made by Phoenix Contact]
ղI/O address setting switch
Set the first 3 digits of the 4 digits PC/AT hexadecimal I/O address.
(The lowest digit is fixed 0H to FH.)
Ensure that the address does not overlap with the I/O address used on other boards.
Notes: 1) Set the I/O address in binary number.
2) In PC/AT, set [M2]࣭[M1] = 1 (ON).
3) [L1] is always ‘0’ regardless of the setup.
Example: In case I/O first address = 0300H
No.
Binary ON / OFF
14 0 㸫
23 0 OFF
42 0 OFF
L
81
0
0 OFF
18 1 ON
27 1 ON
46 0 OFF
M
85
3
0 OFF
14 0 OFF
23 0 OFF
42 0 OFF
H
81
0
0 OFF
(ON = 1, OFF = 0)
With the above setup, I/O addresses 0300H to 031FHare
occupied.
For loop wiring
Terminal block: MSTB2.5/10-ST-5.08
(Made by Phoenix Contact)

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ճMode switch
Perform setting of the S-LINK system. I/O SET 0 to 3 are for setting input / output. SA 0 and SA 1
are for setting the number of input / output points.
Setting is read in only once when power is supplied to PC/AT. Changing the mode switch setting
during operation is ineffective.
մSystem set button
Press the system set button to read and memorize the connection condition of S-LINK I/O
devices. Later, it is possible to check abnormality using this as the basis.
Note: If you press the system set button when ERROR 4 occurs, the error is released. However, if the cause
of the error is not rectified, the error address is, from now on, missed out from the checked items.
(This address is treated as unconnected.)
յTransmission indicator (Green)
It blinks when communicating I/O data with S-LINK I/O devices.
(Normal condition: blinking, abnormal condition: off)
նError indicator (Red)
It lights up when an error occurs on the S-LINK system main / branch cable.
Notes: 1) When ERROR 1 alone occurs, the short-circuit protection between D-G is operative. Release the
short-circuit protection function by rectifying the cause of the fault after switching off external
power supply. (The short-circuit protection function is maintained during the period in which the
power supply is on.)
2) ERROR 1, 3 light up when the external power supply is off.
3) ERROR 4 is held on. It can be released by supplying power either to the S-LINK system side or to
the personal computer PC/AT once again. Although release can also be obtained by pressing ‘մ
System set button’, in this case, refer to the note given in ‘3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION’.
࣭I/O setting switch
I/O SET Address ON OFF
0 0 to 31
1 32 to 63
2 64 to 95
3 96 to 127
Input Output
Note: When setting I/O through a program, set all the switches
to input [ON].
࣭I/O points setting switch
I/O points 32 64 96 128
SA 0 OFF ON OFF ON
SA 1 OFF OFF ON ON

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4. ASSIGNMENT OF PC/AT PERSONAL COMPUTER
The detection of abnormal S-LINK I/O devices during error occurrence on S-LINK system,
connected device No., etc., is assigned in the I/O space of the PC/AT personal computer.
[Assignment]
PC/AT
I/O address Assigment
Bank change-over response register
00H 01H 02H 03H
(HML) 0
㹺
(HML) F
S-LINK I/O units
(Initial Value)
S-LINK I/O units
where
ERROR 4
occurs
Connected
S-LINK I/O units
SL-PCAT
product
information
(version)
Data Area
(HML㸩1) 0 Flag
(HML㸩1) 1 Normal: number of connected S-LINK I/O units
When ERROR 4 occurs: first address of units where ERROR 4 occurs
(HML㸩1) 2 I/O setup of SL-PCAT
(HML㸩1) 3 Unused (= 00H)
(HML㸩1) 4 Bank change-over request register (write into SL-PCAT)
(HML㸩1) 5 Bank change-over response register (read out from SL-PCAT)
(HML㸩1) 6 System set
(HML㸩1) 7 Frame check
(HML㸩1) 8 Number of S-LINK units where ERROR 4 occurs
(HML㸩1) 9 Number of connected S-LINK I/O units
(HML㸩1) A I/O points
(HML㸩1) B Address of SL-BS1A where operation stops
(HML㸩1) C Address of connected SL-BS1A
(HML㸩1) D Unused (= 00H)
(HML㸩1) E
(HML㸩1) F System reserved (impossible to write in)
Status Area
Notes: 1) The contents assigned to (HML) 0 to (HML) F vary depending on the contents of the bank
change-over request register and the bank change-over response register.
2) Writing into (HML) 0 to (HML) F must be done after the contents of the bank change-over request
register and those of the bank change-over response register match.
3) Do not write into ‘Unused’ or ‘System reserved’ locations.

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ձ(HML) 0 to (HML) F
Relationship between ‘PC/AT I/O address’ and ‘S-LINK unit address’
S-LINK I/O unit address
PC/AT
I/O address (H)
(hexadecimal) bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0
(HML) 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
(HML) 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
(HML) 2 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
(HML) 3 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
(HML) 4 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32
(HML) 5 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40
(HML) 6 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48
(HML) 7 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56
(HML) 8 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64
(HML) 9 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72
(HML) A 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80
(HML) B 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88
(HML) C 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96
(HML) D 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104
(HML) E 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112
(HML) F 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120
In case ‘Bank change-over response register = 00H’ (Initial value)
This is an area to read out input data and write in output data of S-LINK I/O units.
In case of input, ‘0: Input OFF’ or ‘1: Input ON’ is read out in each bit.
In case of output, write in ‘0: Output OFF’ or ‘1: Output ON’ in each bit.
Notes: 1) Output data is saved until you overwrite with the next output data.
2) In case output data is mistakenly written into an input unit, the written data is ignored and new
input data is set after 1.4 to 10.7 ms.
In case ‘Bank change-over response register = 01H’
It shows the addresses of S-LINK I/O units at which ERROR 4 has occurred.
When a bit is ‘1’, ERROR 4 (cable disconnection or abnormal S-LINK I/O unit) has occurred
at the S-LINK I/O unit having that address.
Note: Addresses of units where ERROR 4 occurs is held on. ERROR 4 can be released (‘0’) by supplying
power either to the S-LINK system side or to the personal computer PC/AT once again. Although
release can also be obtained by pressing ‘System set button’, in this case, refer to the note given in ‘3.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION’.
In case ‘Bank change-over response register = 02H’
It shows the addresses of the S-LINK I/O units connected on the S-LINK system main /
branch cables. When a bit is ‘1’, an S-LINK I/O unit is connected at that address.
Note: When an S-LINK unit has several I/O devices connected to it, only the bit corresponding to the first
address of that unit is set to ‘1’.
In case ‘Bank change-over response register = 03H’
SL-PCAT product information (version number) is registered in ASCII code.

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ղ(HML+1) 0: Flag
It indicates the operation condition of the S-LINK system.
R/W Function
bit 7 R/W Confirmation of communication frame completion
(Output data communication completed with ‘0’ after writing in ‘1’)
bit 6 R/W System set (1: Read out condition of S-LINK I/O unit connection)
bit 5
㸫
Unusable (= 0)
bit 4 R S-LINK system communication status (1: Under communication)
bit 3 R ERROR 4 (1: Wire disconnection or abnormal I/O unit)
bit 2 R ERROR 3 (1: Abnormal voltage level between D and G)
bit 1
㸫
Unusable (= 0)
bit 0 R ERROR 1 (1: Short circuit between D and G)
(‘R/W’ ЍRead out / Write in, ‘R’ ЍRead out)
bit 0 to 3 : ‘ERROR 1, 3 and ERROR 4’ are ‘1’ when the respective error occurs.
bit 4 : It is ‘1’ when communicating with the S-LINK I/O units.
bit 6 : It has the same operation as ‘System set button’.
When ‘1’ is written, the connection condition of the S-LINK I/O units at that time is
read. It automatically returns to ‘0’ after the reading.
bit 7 : In case of sending different outputs to the same address, the former output data
will be ignored if the next output data is written in before the former output data
has been transmitted to the S-LINK output unit.
‘Confirmation of communication frame completion’ is used to confirm whether the
output data has been transmitted to the S-LINK output unit.
When writing in numbers other than ‘0’ after writing in output data, it automatically
returns to ‘0’ after transmitting the output data to the S-LINK output unit. So,
transmission error of output data will be prevented if you write in the next output
data after its returning to ‘0’ is confirmed by the program.
Notes: 1) ERROR 1, 3 are held on until the cause of the error is removed.
2) ERROR 4 can be released (‘0’) by supplying power either to the S-LINK system side or to the
personal computer PC/AT once again. Although release can also be obtained by pressing ‘System
set button’, in this case, refer to the note given in ‘3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION’.
ճ(HML+1) 1: Number of connected S-LINK I/O units / First address of units
where ERROR 4 occurs
Under normal condition: It indicates the number of connected S-LINK I/O units.
bit Assignment
7 to 0 Normal: Number of connected S-LINK I/O units 1 to 128
(In hexadecimal number system, 01H to 80H)
Note: When the same address is set for several S-LINK I/O units, they are regarded as one unit.
Under ERROR 4 condition: It indicates the first addresses of S-LINK I/O units where
ERROR 4 has occurred.
In case ERROR 4 occurs at several address, bit7 = ‘1’.
bit Assignment
7 1: ERROR 4 occurs at several units (in case the number of units with ERROR 4 = 1, bit = ‘0’)
6 to 0 Under ERROR 4 condition: First addresses of S-LINK units with ERROR 4 (0 to 127)
(In hexadecimal number system: 00H to 7FH)
Note: ‘First address of units with ERROR 4’ is held on. ERROR 4 can be released (‘0’) by supplying power
either to the S-LINK system side or to the personal computer PC/AT once again. Although release can
also be obtained by pressing ‘System set button’, in this case, refer to the note given in ‘3. FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION’.

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մ(HML+1) 2: I/O setup of SL-PCAT
It sets up or indicates the I/O assignment of SL-PCAT.
Immediately after power supply or reset of personal computer PC/AT, it indicates the setup
condition of ‘Mode switch’.
When setting I/O by programming, put all I/O setting switches to ‘0’: ON and then write in.
bit Assignment
7S-LINK address 112 to 127 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
6S-LINK address 96 to 111 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
5S-LINK address 80 to 95 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
4S-LINK address 64 to 79 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
3S-LINK address 48 to 63 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
2S-LINK address 32 to 47 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
1S-LINK address 16 to 31 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
0S-LINK address 0 to 15 I/O setup (0: Input, 1: Output)
յ(HML+1) 4: Bank change-over request register
ն(HML+1) 5: Bank change-over response register
It is used for bank change-over of ‘ձ(HML) 0 to (HML) F’.
First of all, write in the number (‘00H’ to ’03H’) into ‘յ(HML+1) 4: Bank change-over request
register’ from the personal computer PC/AT.
Then, 1.4 to 21.4 ms later, SL-PCAT changes over bank of ‘ձ(HML) 0 to (HML) F’, and writes
in the changed bank number (‘00H’ to ’03H’) into ‘ն(HML+1) 5: Bank change-over response
register’.
Notes: 1) In case a number other than ‘00H to 03H’ is written into ‘յ(HML+1) 4: Bank change-over
request register’, it compulsorily changes over bank to ‘00H’. The output data is stored till the
new output data is next written.
2) Do not read out ‘ձ(HML) 0 to (HML) F’ until ‘ն(HML+1) 5: Bank change-over response
registe’ has been changed over.
շ(HML+1) 6: System set
It has the same operation as bit 6 : system set button of ‘ղ(HML+1) 0: Flag’.
When a number other than ‘00H’ is written, the S-LINK I/O unit addresses at that time are read.
It automatically returns to ‘00H’ after reading.
ո(HML+1) 7: Frame check
It has the same operation as bit 7: frame check of ‘ղ(HML+1) 0: Flag’.
In case of sending different outputs to the same address, the former output data will be ignored if
the next output data is written in before the former output data has been transmitted to the
S-LINK output unit.
‘Frame check’ is used to confirm whether the output data has been transmitted to the S-LINK
output unit.
When writing in numbers other than ‘0’ after writing in output data, it automatically returns to ‘0’
after the output data is transmitted to the S-LINK output unit. So, transmission error of output
data will be prevented if you write in the next output data after its returning to ‘0’ is confirmed by
the program.

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չ(HML+1) 8: Number of S-LINK I/O units where ERROR 4 has occurred
It indicates the number of S-LINK I/O units where ERROR 4 has occurred.
ERROR 4 can be released (‘0’) by supplying power either to the S-LINK system side or to the
personal computer PC/AT once again. Although release can also be obtained by pressing ‘System
set button’, in this case, refer to the note given in ‘3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION’.
պ(HML+1) 9: Number of connected S-LINK I/O units
It indicates the number of connected S-LINK I/O units.
ջ(HML+1) A: Number of I/O points
It indicates the number of I/O points set by ‘Mode switch’ (SA 0 and SA 1).
One of the numerical values 32, 64, 96 or 128 is indicated.
ռ(HML+1) B: Address of SL-BS1A where operation stops
ս(HML+1) C: Address of connected SL-BS1A
Booster SL-BS1A’s connection and operation conditions are indicated.
(HML+1) B: Connection address (HML+1) C: Operation stop address
SL-BS1A address bit Assignment bit Assignment
0 0 0
1 1 1
2 2 2
3 3 3
4 4 4
5 5 5
6 6
ON (=1): Connected
OFF(=0): Not connected
6
ON (=1): stop, abnormal
OFF (=0): operating
㸫
7 Unused (=0) 7 Unused (=0)

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5. PROGRAM EXAMPLE (For MS-DOS Q Basic)
[Assignment] I/O address: 0300H to 031FH
[Operation] ձSet addresses 0 to 15 as output and 16 to 127 as input.
ղPut output addresses 0 to 15 ON.
ճRead out ON / OFF condition of addresses 0 to 127, and display with 2
digits in hexadecimal number system, in units of 16 points.
մRead out error flag, status flag and error address, and display with 2
digits in hexadecimal number system.
[Program]
'***************************************
'* SL-PCAT SAMPLE PROGRAM *
'* H9.3.1 *
'***************************************
'
PT = &H300 ' I/O Address = 0300H to 031FH
'
OUT PT + &H12, &H1 ' 0 to 15: Output, 16 to 127: Input
'
OUT PT + &H14, 0 ' Bank change-over request register = 0
'
WHILE INP(PT + &H15) <> 0 ' Wait for bank change-over response register = 0
WEND
'
OUT PT+0, &HFF ' 0 to 7 : Output ON
OUT PT+1, &HFF ' 8 to 15 : Output ON
'
FOR I = 0 TO 15 ' Read out and display ON / OFF condition of 0 to 127
DT = INP(PT + I)
PRINT "INPUT/OUTPUT DATA("; I; ")="; RIGHT$("0" + HEX$(DT), 2)
NEXT I
'
FLAG = INP(PT + &H10) ' Read out and display flag
PRINT "FLAG="; RIGHT$("0" + HEX$(FLAG),2)
'
ADDR = INP(PT + &H11) ' Read out and display the number of connected units /
first addresses of units with ERROR 4
PRINT "ADDRESS="; RIGHT$("0" + HEX$(ADDR),2)
'
END

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6. SPECIFICATIONS
Notes: 1) S-LINK system side and PC/AT side are isolated.
2) The current consumption is the sum of the max. current supplied to the connected S-LINK I/O devices
(D and G lines only) and the current consumption of the S-LINK control board.
3) The current consumption of the load is the sum of the current consumed by the devices (sensors,
switches, actuators, etc.) connected to the S-LINK I/O devices.
Since fuse for replacement is not provided, please arrange it separately (ȭ5.2mm20mm, 5A).

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7. INTENDED PRODUCTS FOR CE MARKING
The models listed under “6. Specifications” come with CE Marking.
As for all other models, please contact our office.
[Conditions in use for CE conformity]
zBe sure to meet condition 1). Furthermore, either condition 2) or 3) should also be met.
Conditions
1) Cable length between the main power supply and the controller should be less than 10m.
2) When the power is supplied from S-LINK controller to I/O devices at a cable distance of more
than 10m, add a surge absorber between 24V and 0V at a cable distance of less than 10m.
Recommended surge absorber: ERZ05D390 (Manufactured by Matsushita Electronic
Components Co., Ltd.)
3) Use a local power supply at a cable distance of less than 10m from each I/O device.
Note: Do not connect a surge absorber between D and G.

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8. DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm)

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9. Introduction to Library/Driver for S-LINK Control Boards
zThe library/driver for S-LINK control boards eliminates the difference in operation due to the
S-LINK control boards and offers a common interface.
zWhen the library/driver is used, I/O access is possible even in WindowsNT environment which
limits I/O access and in a development environment, such as, Delphi, Visual Basic, etc., which
does not have I/O access commands.
zIf you desire to use the library/driver, you may download it free of charge from our website
[http://panasonic-electric-works.net/sunx].
zIn case you cannot use our internet home page, please contact our sales office.
[Applicable OS]
࣭Windows95, WindowsNT Ver.3.51/4.0
[Applicable hardware]
࣭IBM PC/AT compatibles
࣭NEC PC/FC-98 series
Notes: 1) Operation has not been confirmed on PC-98 compatibles.
2) Operation cannot be guaranteed on devices emulating PC-98 through software.

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