Panasonic FP2 Series User manual

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Table of ContentsFP2−CCU
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Table of Contents
Interchangeability with the FP3 and Precautions iii...............................
Chapter 1 Functions of Computer Communication Unit
1.1 Functions and Features 1 −3............................................
1.1.1 Functions and Features 1 −3....................................
1.1.2 Unit Part No. 1 −3..............................................
1.2 Unit Operation 1 −4....................................................
1.2.1 Operation Overview 1 −4........................................
1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination 1 −6...................................
1.3.1 Restrictions on Current Consumption 1 −6........................
1.3.2 Restrictions on Installation Position 1 −6..........................
1.3.3 Restrictions on Number of Units that can be Installed 1 −7...........
1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions Relating to Functions 1 −8.......
1.4.1 Precautions when Using the FP2 CPU Unit−11−8.................
1.4.2 Precautions when Using the FP2 CPU Unit−21−9.................
Chapter 2 Names and Functions of Part
2.1 Names and Functions of Parts 2 −3......................................
2.1.1 Names and Functions of Parts 2 −3..............................
2.1.2 Operating Status LEDs 2 −4.....................................
2.1.3 COM.1 and COM.2 Ports (9 Pins) 2 −5............................
2.1.4 Transmission Format Setting Switch 2 −6.........................
Chapter 3 Confirming Unit Settings and Design Contents
3.1 Setting the Transmission Speed (Baud Rate) and Transmission Format 3 −3..
3.1.1 Transmission Format Setting Using Switch 3 −3....................
3.2 Confirming the I/O Allocation and Root No. 3 −5...........................
3.2.1 I/O Allocation 3 −5.............................................
3.2.2 Confirming Root No. 3 −6.......................................

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Chapter 4 RS232C Port Wiring
4.1 RS232C Port Signals 4 −3..............................................
4.2 Wiring between RS232C Ports 4 −5......................................
4.2.1 Connecting to a Personal Computer 4 −5.........................
4.2.2 Connections with Operation Display Panel 4 −6....................
4.2.3 Connections with RS232C Devices 4 −7..........................
4.2.4 Modem Connections 4 −8.......................................
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.1 Operation if an Error Occurs 5 −3........................................
5.1.1 If the ALARM LED on the Computer Communication Unit
Lights 5 −3....................................................
5.1.2 If the ERROR LED on the Computer Communication Unit
Lights 5 −4....................................................
5.2 What to Do if an Error Occurs 5 −5.......................................
5.2.1 If the ALARM LED on the Computer Communication Unit
Lights 5 −5....................................................
5.2.2 If the ERROR LED on the Computer Communication Unit
Lights 5 −5....................................................
5.2.3 Communication is Inhibited 5 −6.................................
5.2.4 If an Error Response is Returned to the Host Side 5 −6.............
Chapter 6 Specifications
6.1 Specifications 6 −3.....................................................
6.2 Table of MEWTOCOL Command 6 −4....................................
6.2.1 MEWTOCOL−COM Commands 6 −4.............................
6.3 Table of MEWTOCOL−COM Error Code 6 −5..............................
Record of changes R−1..............................................

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Interchangeability with the FP3 and
Precautions
Hardware interchangeability
The user should be aware that there are some differences between the FP2 and FP3
Computer Communication Units.
−The DIP switch settings are different.
With the FP2 Computer Communication Unit, only the transmission speed and the
character bit can be set with the DIP switches. The settings for the parity, the stop bit
length, and whether or not the CS and CD control signals are effective are fixed as shown
in the table below.
−There is no reset switch.
The FP2 Computer Communication Unit has no reset switch.
−Connections with serial devices are made in the same way for both units.
The specifications for the RS232C interface of the FP2 Computer Communication Unit
are the same as those for the FP3.
−Two ports are provided, a “COM.1” port and a “COM.2” port.
However, the COM.1 port is restricted on the functions as below.
COM.1 COM.2
Computer link function Available Available
Modem connection Not available Available
Data transmission Not available Available
Hierarchy command Not available Available
Software interchangeability
The software is interchangeable between the FP2 and FP3 Computer Communication
Units.
−Program methods on the host side are largely the same.
There are some differences in the transmission formats, as described below.

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Comparison of specifications between the FP2 and FP3 Computer
Communication Units
Setting item Set value FP2 FP3
No. of ports — 2 ports 1 port
Transmission speed (Baud rate) 19,200 bits/s φ φ
9,600 bits/s φ φ
4,800 bits/s φ φ
2,400 bits/s — φ
1,200 bits/s — φ
600 bits/s — φ
300 bits/s — φ
Transmission speed (Baud rate)
when
modem
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connected
9,600 bits/s φ—
when modem is connected 2,400 bits/s — φ
Character bit 7−bit φ φ
8−bit φ φ
Parity None — φ
Odd φ φ
Even — φ
Stop bit 1−bit φ φ
2−bit — φ
Control signals CS and CD Invalid φ φ
Valid — φ
Reset switch — None Provided
φ: Default setting, or can be set using DIP switches
—: Cannot be set

Chapter 1
Functions of Computer Communication Unit
1.1 Functions and Features 1 −3..........................
1.1.1 Functions and Features 1 −3..................
1.1.2 Unit Part No. 1 −3............................
1.2 Unit Operation 1 −4..................................
1.2.1 Operation Overview 1 −4......................
1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination 1 −6.................
1.3.1 Restrictions on Current Consumption 1 −6.......
1.3.2 Restrictions on Installation Position 1 −6........
1.3.3 Restrictions on Number of Units that can be
Installed 1 −7................................
1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions
Relating to Functions 1 −8............................
1.4.1 Precautions when Using the
FP2 CPU Unit−11−8........................
1.4.2 Precautions when Using the
FP2 CPU Unit−21−9........................

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Functions of Computer Communication UnitFP2−CCU
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1.1 Functions and Features
1.1 Functions and Features
1.1.1 Functions and Features
The FP2 Computer Communication Unit is designed for use with the FP2/FP2SH
progra,mmable controller. It is used as a communication interface that allows data to be
read and written between an RS232C device such as a personal computer or display
panel, and a CPU unit.
Host computer
(Personal computer)
Operation
display panel
RS232C
Can be connected to a display panel and computer.
Enables a 1:1 connection to a display panel and computer. No software program is
needed for communication.
Economical peer−to−peer communication with a personal computer is possible.
This unit can be directly connected with a personal computer through RS232C to collect
and write data from it without building up a large−scale network.
One unit is equipped with two ports.
One unit is equipped with two RS232C interface ports.
No communication program is needed on the PLC. (Computer link function)
The PLC automatically returns responses using the FP series’ MEWTOCOL
communication protocol so that there is no need to prepare a communication program
at the side of the PLC.
Connection with modem (Only COM. 2)
It is possible to receive data over telephone lines from another PLC, by connecting
modem with your PLC. (Receiving only)
1.1.2 Unit Part No.
Name Part No.
Computer Communication Unit FP2−CCU
Two D−sub connectors (9−pin) are provided as accessories with the unit.

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1.2 Unit Operation
1.2 Unit Operation
1.2.1 Operation Overview
The Computer Communication Unit reads and writes data and contacts of the CPU unit
by the host computer, through an RS232C interface.
When a command is sent from a host side, a response is returned from the PLC side.
The formats of commands and responses are determined by the MEWTOCOL, which
is the communication protocol for the FP series of PLCs.
Programs for host side devices such as computers and display panels are created in
accordance with the protocol “MEWTOCOL”.
More than 20 types of commands are available, including commands for reading and
writing the data area and contacts, etc.
No program is necessary on the PLC side in order to carry out communication.
Example:
When the contents of the data registers are read to a host
computer:
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RS232C
The display panel for the FP series was designed ahead of time in confor-
mance with the MEWTOCOL communication protocol, so there is no need
to take the contents of commands into consideration.
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1.2 Unit Operation
Note
This unit does not support extension header (<). Use the Multi
Communication Unit.
MEWTOCOL communication protocol for FP series are generally configured
as shown below.
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Command format (Example showing command for reading data)
% 0 0000000001 * 1
End code
Start code
Destination
Indicates command
Type of command
BCC (Block Check Code)
Data specification
*RD stands for “Read Data”.
#RD CRD
Response format (Example of response to data reading command)
%0 0 5 0 0 6 21
End codeStart code
Source
Indicates response
Type of command
BCC (Block Check Code)
Content of data that was read 1
Content of data that was read 2
$RD CR
(lower) (higher)
0A00
(lower) (higher)
*
*D 00000 00001 indicates data registers DT0 to DT1.

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1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
1.3.1 Restrictions on Current Consumption
The power supply (5 V DC) used to drive the internal circuits of the Computer
Communication Unit and other units is provided from the power supply unit, through the
backplane.
The overall current consumption, including the current used by other units, should not
exceed the rated capacity of the power supply unit.
Unit name Part No. Current consumption (at 5 V DC)
FP2 Computer Communication Unit FP2−CCU 60 mA or less
For information on the internal current consumptions of other units, please refer to the
“FP2/FP2SH Hardware Manual” and the manuals of the pertinent units.
1.3.2 Restrictions on Installation Position
The Computer Communication Unit can only be installed on the CPU backplane side.
It should not be installed on the expansion backplane. Also, it should be installed to the
right of the power supply unit and the CPU unit.
CPU backplane
Expansion backplane
Expansion
cable
Can be installed
only on the CPU
backplane
Computer
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1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
1.3.3 Restrictions on Number of Units that can be Installed
The number of Computer Communication Units that can be installed is as shown in the
table below.
Unit type When FP2 CPU unit is used When FP2SH CPU unit is used
Computer Communication Unit Only one.
Up to three units can be used if they
are used within the range of restric-
tions described under “section 1.4
Communication Conditions and Re-
strictions Relating to Functions”.
Up to five units, using Computer Com-
munication Units and Multi−wire Link
Unit (MEWNET−W mode) in combina-
tion.
Multi−wire Link Unit
(MEWNET−W mode)
Up to three units, in combination with
Computer Communication Units.
The above restrictions do not apply to Multi−wire Link Units set to the
MEWNET−F mode and MEWNET−W2 mode.
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Note
If the FP2 CPU unit is being used, make sure the restrictions
relating to the following communication conditions have been
carefully confirmed when deciding the number of units to be
installed.

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1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions Relating to Functions
1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions
Relating to Functions
1.4.1 Precautions when Using the FP2 CPU Unit −1
If the processing of commands and responses sent from a host computer or display
panel extends over multiple frames, a busy error (error code 53) will be returned to other
ports if communication is currently being carried out on one port, and communication will
be inhibited on those other ports. Combinations to which this restriction applies are
shown in the diagram below.
CPU
B
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A
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program is being read at the tool port
of the CPU unit, a communication er-
ror will occur at the display panel
connected to the COM.1 port of the
Computer Communication Unit.
Group A Group comprising the tool port of the CPU unit and the COM.1 port.....
of the Computer Communication Unit
Group B Group comprising the COM. port of the CPU unit and the COM.2.....
port of the Computer Communication Unit
A similar restriction also applies if access is being made from another station connected
with the link unit.
Unit No. 1 (source station) Unit No. 2 (other station)
When remote programming is being carried out from
another station connected with a Multi−wire Link Unit
(MW), a communication error will occur at the Group A
ports on the source station side.
CPU
B
BB
B
A
AA
A
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1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions Relating to Functions
−“Multiple frames” means that, if a command or response exceeds 118
bytes, the command or response is divided into multiple segments and
transmitted or received.
For example, this applies in cases such as when a program is read from
a tool port, when commands, which continuously read multiple data, are
transmitted from a host side.
−If using the FP2SH CPU unit, the above restriction does not apply.
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1.4.2 Precautions when Using the FP2 CPU Unit−2
Of the commands sent from a host computer or display panel, if the monitor commands
(the MC, MD, and MG codes) are used, they cannot be read accurately if two or more
devices within the same group are connected.
CCC
DDD
CPU
B
A
Power
supply CCU CCU CCU
For example, if two or more display panels in the
same group are connected and the command
sent from the display panel side is a monitor com-
mand, it cannot be read accurately.
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Group A CPU unit tool port.....
Group B CPU unit COM. port.....
Group C COM.1 port group of Computer Communication Unit.....
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1.4 Communication Conditions and Restrictions Relating to Functions
A similar restriction also applies if access is being made from another station connected
with the link unit.
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If remote programming is used to change the monitor-
ing destination from another station connected with the
Multi−wire Link Unit (MW), the monitoring destination
of the Computer Communication Unit COM.1 port of
the source station side will end up being changed.
Note
If a monitor command is used for a port in the same group,
registered data will be rewritten in sequential order starting from
the most recent data, and different data will end up being
monitored.
−Monitoring commands are commands used to implement monitoring
after the contact or data to be monitored has been registered on the
PLC side.
−The above restriction does not apply if the FP2SH CPU unit is being
used.
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Chapter 2
Names and Functions of Parts
2.1 Names and Functions of Parts 2 −3....................
2.1.1 Names and Functions of Parts 2 −3............
2.1.2 Operating Status LEDs 2 −4...................
2.1.3 COM.1 and COM.2 Ports (9 Pins) 2 −5..........
2.1.4 Transmission Format Setting Switch 2 −6.......

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2.1 Names and Functions of Parts
2.1 Names and Functions of Parts
2.1.1 Names and Functions of Parts
Front Back
1Operating status LEDs
This displays the operating status of the unit, such as communication conditions
and error/alarm situations.
2COM.1 port (RS232C) and COM.2 port (RS232C)
These ports are used to connect the RS232C connector of an RS232C device such
as a personal computer or display panel, using a shielded cable.
3Transmission format setting switch
These switches are used to set the transmission speed (baud rate) and character
bit for the COM.1 and COM.2 ports. The values set by these switches are
automatically reflected when the power supply is turned on. For other information
on the transmission format, please see page 3 −3.
4Backplane connector
This connector is used to connect the Computer Communication Unit to the
backplane.
The settings of the transmission format setting switches become effective
when the power supply is turned on.
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2.1 Names and Functions of Parts
2.1.2 Operating Status LEDs
These display the operating status of the unit, such as communication conditions and
error/alarm situations.
Display Operation
ALARM (red) Lighted: Unit error (lights on watchdog timer error)
Not lighted: Goes out when there is no error
COM. 1 SD (green)
Send
Data
monitor
Flashes while data is being sent
Send
Data
monitor
Goes out when no data is being sent
RD (green)
Receive
Data
monitor
Flashes while data is being received
Receive
Data
monitor
Goes out when no data is being received
ERR (red)
Communication
error
Lights if communication error occurs
Communication
error
Goes out if normal frame is received
COM. 2 SD (green)
Send
Data
monitor
Flashes while data is being sent
Send
Data
monitor
Goes out when no data is being sent
RD (green)
Receive
Data
monitor
Flashes while data is being received
Receive
Data
monitor
Goes out when no data is being received
ERR (red)
Communication
error
Lights if communication error occurs
Communication
error
Goes out if normal frame is received
LED status ( : Lighted : Flashing : Not lighted)
The communication error (ERROR LED) lights if a parity, framing, overrun,
or BCC error occurs.
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