Panasonic AFP7CPS4E User manual

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If critical situations that could lead to user’s death or serious injury is assumed by
mishandling of the product.
-Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system, so that the whole
system remains safe in the event of failure of this product or other external factor.
-Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to an explosion.
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assumed by mishandling of the product.
-To prevent excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at the values
less than the maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assured in these
specifications.
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generation.
-Do not touch the terminal while turning on electricity. It could lead to an electric shock.
-Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
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-Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power
supply is on. It could lead to an electric shock.
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Introduction
Thank you for buying a Panasonic product. Before you use the product, please carefully read
the installation instructions and the users manual, and understand their contents in detail to
use the product properly.
Types of Manual
There are different types of user's manual for the FP7 series, as listed below. Please refer to
a relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use.

The manuals can be downloaded on our website.
Unit name or purpose of
use Manual name Manual code
FP7 Power Supply Unit FP7 CPU Unit Users Manual (Hardware) WUME-FP7CPUH
FP7 CPU Unit Command Reference Manual WUME-FP7CPUPGR
FP7 CPU Unit Users Manual
(Logging Trace Function) WUME-FP7CPULOG
FP7 CPU Unit
FP7 CPU Unit Users Manual (Security Function) WUME-FP7CPUSEC
Instructions for Built-in
LAN Port FP7 CPU Unit Users Manual (LAN Port Communication) WUME-FP7LAN
Instructions for Built-in
COM Port
FP7 Extension Cassette
(Communication)
(RS-232C/RS485 type)
FP7 series Users Manual (SCU communication) WUME-FP7COM
FP7 Extension Cassette
(Communication)
(Ethernet type)
FP7 series Users Manual (Communication
cassette Ethernet type) WUME-FP7CCET
FP7 Extension (Function)
Cassette
Analog Cassette FP7 Analog Cassette Users Manual WUME-FP7FCA
(Upcoming)
FP7 Digital Input/Output Unit FP7 Digital Input/Output Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7DIO
FP7 Analog Input Unit FP7 Analog Input Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7AIH
FP7 Analog Output Unit FP7 Analog Output Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7AOH
FP7 High-speed counter Unit FP7 High-speed counter Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7HSC
FP7 Pulse Output Unit FP7 Pulse Output Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7PG
(Upcoming)
FP7 Positioning Unit FP7 Positioning Unit Users Manual WUME-FP7POSP
FP7 Serial Communication
Unit FP7 series Users Manual (SCU communication) WUME-FP7COM
PHLS System PHLS System Users Manual WUME-PHLS
Programming Software
FPWIN GR7 FPWIN GR7 Introduction Guidance WUME-FPWINGR7
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1. Functions of Units and Restrictions on Combination.....1-1
1.1 Features and Functions of Units ............................................................ 1-2
1.1.1 Functions of Units....................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Types of Unit...........................................................................................1-3
1.1.3 Types of Cassette ...................................................................................1-3
1.1.4 Applications that can be Used in Each Port............................................1-3
1.2 Overview of Communication Functions.................................................. 1-4
1.2.1 PLC Link Functions (MEWNET-W0).......................................................1-4
1.2.2 MEWTOCOL Master/Slave Communication...........................................1-5
1.2.3 MODBUS RTU Master/Slave Communication........................................1-6
1.2.4 General-Purpose Communication...........................................................1-7
1.3 Restrictions on Units Combination......................................................... 1-8
1.3.1 Restrictions on the Number of Installed Units.........................................1-8
1.3.2 Restrictions on the Combination of Extension Cassettes (Communication
Cassettes)...............................................................................................1-8
1.3.3 Restrictions on Communication Functions to be Used...........................1-8
1.3.4 Unit to be Used and Applicable Versions of CPU Unit and FPWIN GR71-8
1.3.5 Restrictions on Consumption Current.....................................................1-9
2. Names and Functions of Parts ..........................................2-1
2.1 Names and Functions of Parts............................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Communication Port of CPU Unit............................................................2-2
2.1.2 Parts Names and Functions of Serial Communication Unit....................2-3
3. Wiring the COM. Port..........................................................3-1
3.1 Attaching a Communication Cassette.................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Attachment Instructions...........................................................................3-2
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3.2 Wiring of COM Port Terminal Block........................................................3-3
3.2.1 Suitable Wires and Tools........................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Applicable Cable.....................................................................................3-4
3.2.3 Wiring Method.........................................................................................3-5
3.3 Wiring for CPU Unit (GT Power Supply and COM0 Port).......................3-6
3.3.1 Handling of GT Power Supply Terminals................................................3-6
3.3.2 Terminal Layouts and Examples of Wiring .............................................3-6
3.4 Wiring for Communication Cassettes COM.1 to COM.4 Ports...............3-8
3.4.1 Communication Cassette AFP7CCS1 (RS-232C, 1-Channel Insulated
Type).......................................................................................................3-8
3.4.2 Communication Cassette AFP7CCS2 (RS-232C, 2-channel insulated
type) ........................................................................................................3-9
3.4.3 Communication Cassette AFP7CCM1 (RS-422 / RS-485, 1-Channel
Insulated Type) .....................................................................................3-12
3.4.4 Communication Cassette AFP7CCM2 (RS-422 / RS-485, 2-Channel
Insulated Type) .....................................................................................3-15
3.4.5 Communication Cassette AFP7CCS1M1 (RS-232C 1-Channel + RS-485
1-Channel Insulated Type)....................................................................3-19
4. I/O Allocation .......................................................................4-1
4.1 Input/Output Signals Used for Communication.......................................4-2
4.1.1 I/O Allocation of CPU Unit.......................................................................4-2
4.1.2 I/O Allocation of Serial Communication Unit...........................................4-4
4.2 Registration in I/O Map...........................................................................4-6
4.2.1 Settings Using FPWIN GR7 (For CPU with built-in SCU).......................4-6
4.2.2 Settings Using FPWIN GR7 (For Serial Communication Unit) ...............4-6
5. Setting and Confirming Communication Conditions.......5-1
5.1 Setting Applications and Communication Conditions.............................5-2
5.1.1 Applications to be Set for Each Port .......................................................5-2
5.1.2 Conditions to be Set for Each Port..........................................................5-2
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5.2 Setting Communication Conditions........................................................ 5-3
5.2.1 Settings Using FPWIN GR7 (For CPU with built-in SCU).......................5-3
5.2.2 Settings Using FPWIN GR7 (For Serial Communication Unit) ...............5-4
6. PLC Link...............................................................................6-1
6.1 Operation of PLC link MEWNET-W0...................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Overview of PLC Link Operation.............................................................6-2
6.1.2 Operation of Link Relays and Link Registers..........................................6-3
6.2 Configuration Required for PLC Link...................................................... 6-4
6.2.1 Setup Procedure (For CPU with built-in SCU)........................................6-4
6.2.2 Setup Procedure (For Serial Communication Unit).................................6-5
6.2.3 List of Setting Items.................................................................................6-6
6.3 Setting Items for PLC Link...................................................................... 6-7
6.3.1 Station No. Setting ..................................................................................6-7
6.3.2 Max. Station No. Setting..........................................................................6-7
6.3.3 Memory Block Numbers for Link Relays and Link Registers to be Used6-8
6.3.4 Range of Use of Link Relays and Range of Use of Link Registers ........6-8
6.3.5 Starting No. for Link Relay Send Area and Sending Size.......................6-9
6.3.6 Starting No. for Link Register Send Area and Sending Size.................6-10
6.4 PLC Link Response Time..................................................................... 6-12
6.4.1 Response Time of 1 Transmission Cycle..............................................6-12
6.4.2 Response Time When There is a Station Yet to be Added ..................6-14
7. MEWTOCOL Master/Slave Communication......................7-1
7.1 Configuration.......................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 Setting Communication Conditions.........................................................7-2
7.2 List of MEWTOCOL / MEWTOCOL7 Supporting Commands................ 7-3
7.2.1 List of MEWTOCOL Commands.............................................................7-3
7.2.2 List of MEWTOCOL7 Commands...........................................................7-3
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7.3 MEWTOCOL-COM Master Communication (RECV)..............................7-4
7.3.1 Read Data from an External Device .......................................................7-4
7.3.2 RECV Instruction (When MEWTOCOL-COM is Used)...........................7-7
7.4 MEWTOCOL-COM Master Communication (SEND)..............................7-8
7.4.1 Write Data into an External Device.........................................................7-8
7.4.2 SEND Instruction (When MEWTOCOL-COM is Used).........................7-11
8. MODBUS RTU Master/Slave Communication..................8-1
8.1 Configuration ..........................................................................................8-2
8.1.1 Setting Communication Conditions.........................................................8-2
8.2 List of MODBUS RTU Supported Commands........................................8-3
8.2.1 List of MODBUS Function Codes............................................................8-3
8.3 MODBUS RTU Master Communication (RECV)....................................8-4
8.3.1 Read Data from an External Device .......................................................8-4
8.3.2 RECV Instruction (MODBUS Function Code Specified Type)................8-7
8.3.3 RECV Instruction (MODBUS Function Code Unspecified Type)............8-8
8.4 MODBUS RTU Master Communication (SEND)....................................8-9
8.4.1 Write Data into an External Device.........................................................8-9
8.4.2 SEND Instruction (MODBUS Function Code Specified Type)..............8-12
8.4.3 SEND Instruction (MODBUS Function Code Unspecified Type)..........8-13
9. General-Purpose Communication .....................................9-1
9.1 Operation of General-Purpose Communication......................................9-2
9.1.1 Read Data from an External Device .......................................................9-2
9.1.2 Write Data into an External Device.........................................................9-2
9.2 Configuration ..........................................................................................9-3
9.2.1 Setting Communication Conditions.........................................................9-3
9.3 Sending Operation..................................................................................9-4
9.3.1 Overview of Sending Operation..............................................................9-4
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9.3.2 Contents of Sent Data.............................................................................9-6
9.3.3 GPSEND (General-Purpose Communication Sending Instruction)........9-7
9.3.4 Precautions on Sending Data .................................................................9-8
9.4 Receiving Operation............................................................................... 9-9
9.4.1 Overview of Receiving Operation............................................................9-9
9.4.2 Contents of Received Data ...................................................................9-12
9.4.3 Precautions on Receiving Data.............................................................9-12
9.4.4 Operations of the "Reception done copy" flag and multiplex reception9-13
9.4.5 GPRECV (General-Purpose Communication Receiving Instruction) ...9-14
9.5 Sending/Receiving Flag Operation....................................................... 9-15
9.5.1 No Header (Start Code), Terminator (End Code) "CR": .......................9-15
9.5.2 Start Code "STX", End Code "ETX":.....................................................9-16
10. Troubleshooting...............................................................10-1
10.1 Self-diagnostic Function....................................................................... 10-2
10.1.1 CPU Unit’s Operation Monitor LED.......................................................10-2
10.1.2 Operation at the Time of Error ..............................................................10-2
10.1.3 Serial Communication Unit's Operation Monitor LED...........................10-3
10.2 What to DO If an Error Occurs (For Each Communication Mode)...... 10-4
10.2.1 When Using PLC Link Function ............................................................10-4
10.2.2 When Using MEWTOCOL/ MEWTOCOL7/ MODBUS-RTU Function..10-4
10.2.3 When Using General-purpose Communication Function......................10-5
10.3 Checking Status with PMGET Instruction ............................................ 10-6
10.3.1 Specifications of PMGET Instruction.....................................................10-6
10.3.2 List of Communication Parameters.......................................................10-6
10.4 Clearing Errors Using User Programs.................................................. 10-9
10.4.1 Clearing Errors Using User Programs...................................................10-9
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11. Specifications ...................................................................11-1
11.1 Communication Function Specifications...............................................11-2
11.1.1 CPU Unit Communication Specifications..............................................11-2
11.1.2 Extension Cassette Communication Specifications..............................11-4
11.2 MEWTOCOL-COM Format...................................................................11-5
11.2.1 MEWTOCOL-COM Command Format.................................................11-5
11.2.2 MEWTOCOL-COM Response Format..................................................11-7
11.3 MEWTOCOL7-COM Format.................................................................11-9
11.3.1 MEWTOCOL7-COM Command Format...............................................11-9
11.3.2 MEWTOCOL7 Response Format .......................................................11-11
11.4 MODBUS RTU Format.......................................................................11-13
11.4.1 MODBUS RTU Command Format......................................................11-13
11.4.2 MODBUS RTU Response Format ......................................................11-14
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