Panasonic AFPX-COM5 User manual

February.2007
Additions ： FP-X User’s Manual Related manual:ARCT1F409E-2
Only the supplement added in the manual is mentioned. For other information, refer to the manual No.
ARCT1F409E-2.
-New Release(Release date:Feb.2007)
1.2 Unit Types
1.2.4 Add-on Cassettes (Communication Cassettes/Application Cassettes)
Name Specifications Weight Product No.
FP-X communication
cassette
3-wire 1-channel
Ethernet, RS232C
100V AC:30mA or less
200V AC:20mA or less
24V DC:75mA or less 25g AFPX-COM5
Chapter 2 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit
With the AFPX-COM5, for some units, the “limitations on number of simultaneous input on points” in the input
specifications and the “limitations on number of simultaneous output on points” in the output specifications are
changed.Confirm the units with the table below before use.
Relevant control units
limitations on number of simultaneous
input on points limitations on number of simultaneous output on points
ＡＦＰＸ－C14R
ＡＦＰＸ－C14RD
ＡＦＰＸ－C30RD
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limitations on number of simultaneous
input on points limitations on number of simultaneous output on points
ＡＦＰＸ－C60RD
ＡＰＦＸ－C30TD
ＡＦＰＸ－C60T
ＡＦＰＸ－C30PD No change
ＡＦＰＸ－C６０P No change
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Chapter 7 Communication Cassettes
1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel RS232C Combination Type (Product No.: AFPX-COM5)
This communication cassette is a 1-channel unit with an Ethernet interface and an isolated three-wire RS232C
port. The Ethernet is converted to the RS232C with the AFPX-COM5, and connected to the FP-X. This
communication cassette functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.
zLED indication / Terminal layout LEDs for Ethernet
LINK/ACT On: Connection establishment
Flashing: During communication
SPD On: 100 Mbps
Off: 10 Mbps
ERR On: Error occurred
Flashing: Initialization switch ON
Cassette backside switch
Initialization of
communication setting ON
Normal communication OFF (Default)
It is used to restore the setting to
the factory default in such a case
that an error occurred in
communication. Turn off the switch
after initialization.
1:1 communication 1:N communication
Computer link Available Available
General-purpose serial
communication Available Not available
PC(PLC) link Not available Not available
MODBUS RTU Available Not available
A maximum of 3
connections are available
with the Ethernet
communication in the
computer link mode.
Note) The RS232C of the COM2 port is not available when using the USB port of the FP-X.
■ Example of connection
●AFPX-COM5: 1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel 3-wire RS232C
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7.2 Communication Specifications
Communication port (Ethernet)
Computer link General-purpose serial communication
Interface IEEE802. 3u, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Number of connections Max. 3 connections Max. 1 connection
Communication mode Server Client, Server
Target item AFPX-COM5
■Communication specifications Interface: Ethernet
Item Specifications
Interface IEEE802. 3u, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Connector shape: RJ45
Baud rate 100 Mpbs/10 Mbps
Transmission method Baseband
Transmission
specifications Max. segment length 100 m Note1)
Communication cable UTP (Category 5)
Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP, ARP
Function Auto-negotiation function
MDI/MDI-X Auto-crossover function
Note1) The length between a HUB and the module.
7.7 Ethernet Communication (AFPX-COM5)
Described on the next page.
13.2 Troubleshooting
13.2.11 A Communication Error has Occurred through Ethernet
■Condition: No communication with Ethernet port of AFPX-COM5
●Procedure 1
Check if the LAN cable is securely connected to each unit or a PC.
When using a HUB for the connection, check if the power supply of the HUB is on.
●Procedure 2
Check if the LINK/ACT LED of the COM5 cassette lights up.
- When the LED is off, the LAN cable is not connected correctly.
●Procedure 3
Check the IP addresses of the COM5 cassette and the destination.
●Procedure 4
Check if the communication format and baud rate for the COM1 port of the FP-X matches the configuration
setting of the AFPX-COM5.
16.1 Dimensions - When Installing Add-on Cassette
Note) The AFPX-COM5 is 5 mm taller than other communication cassettes.
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7.7 Ethernet Communication (AFPX-COM5)
7.7.1 AFPX-COM5
Overview
The communication cassette AFPX-COM5 has an Ethernet interface at the COM1 port and a 3-wire
RS232C interface at the COM2 port.
The Ethernet at the COM1 port supports the computer link and general-purpose serial communication,
and the RS232C at the COM2 port supports the computer link, general-purpose serial communication
and MODBUS RTU.
The use of the COM2 port is the same as other cassettes such as the AFPX-COM2.
Although the Ethernet interface is connected to other device via Ethernet, the AFPX-COM5
communicates with the FP-X via RS232C, and it functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.
7.7.2 Functions of AFPX-COM5
Port (Name) Communication function
Ethernet
(COM1 port) Note1) -Computer link (Max. 3 connections) -General-purpose serial communication (Max. 1 connection)
RS232C
(COM2 port)
-Computer link
-General-purpose serial communication
-MODBUS RTU (1:1)
Note1) The PC (PLC) link function is not available for the Ethernet interface.
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7.7.3 Communication Tool Software Configurator WD
The communication tool software “Configurator WD” is required to set Ethernet communication for the
AFPX-COM5. Install the Configurator WD before setting the AFPX-COM5.
The Configurator WD can be downloaded from our website free of charge.
http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/fasys/ (Member registration is required. Free of charge)
The setting is saved in the AFPX-COM5.
IP address setting
Item Description Default
Unit name Unit name for Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 can be specified. FPX_ET
IP address IP address of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5
Set an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. 192.168.1.5
Subnet mask Netmask of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 255.255.255.0
Gateway Gateway of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 192.168.1.1
Communication setting
Item Description Default
Communicati
on mode Communication mode of AFPX-COM5 Select Computer link or General communication. Computer link
Action mode
Connection mode of AFPX-COM5
Select Client mode or Server mode.
When selecting Computer link for Communication mode, Client
mode cannot be selected.
Server mode
Common
setting
Baud rate
(COM1)
Baud rate for communicating with the COM1 port of FP-X.
Change the baud rate according to the baud rate for the COM1
port of FP-X.
Select 9600 bps or 115200 bps.
9600 bps
Source port
No. Port number that AFPX-COM5 opens. Setting range: 1025 to 32767 9094
Server
setting
Note1) Time out
If AFPX-COM5 not communicate with a destination device
during this setting time (seconds) in the state that connection is
established, connection will be cut.
Setting range: 0 to 1800 s When 0 is set, the connection will
not be cut.
0
Destination
IP IP address of a destination device Set an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. 192.168.1.100
Destination
port No. Destination port number of a destination device Setting range: 1025 to 32767 9094
Source port
No.
Source port number of a destination device
Setting range: 0, 1025 to 32767
When 0 is set, optional. 0
Time out
If AFPX-COM5 not communicate with a destination device
during this setting time (seconds) in the state that connection is
established, connection will be cut.
Setting range: 0 to 1800 s When 0 is set, the connection will
not be cut.
0
Client
setting
Note2)
Retry time When failed in the connection with a destination device.
Setting range: 0 to 1800 s 15
Note1) Set when the server mode has been selected for the action mode.
Note2) Set when the client mode has been selected for the action mode.
Reference: Configuration WD Operation Manual <Configurator WD Help →User’s Manual>
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Communication mode: Computer link (Ethernet)
The supplement is described below to perform Ethernet communication by the computer link.
Reference: <7.3.1 Computer Link>
Overview
•Communication is conducted between a computer and a PLC using Ethernet by the computer link.
•Remote programming and monitoring is possible via LAN line by using a programming tool such as
FPWIN GR.
Outline of operation
•Establish connection between a computer and the FP-X.
•In that case, the connected computer is called “Client” and the connected FP-X is called “Server”. After
connection establishment, communication via TCP/IP is conducted. Up to 3 connections can be
established at the specified source port.
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Setting of communication environment for Computer link (Ethernet)
The following two settings for the FP-X and communication cassette AFPX-COM5 should be set.
-Communication environment of FP-X
-Communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5
Setting communication environment of FP-X
The programming tool FPWIN GR is used to set the baud rate or communication format of the COM1
port. Select [Option] →[PLC Configuration] in the menu bar, and click [COM1 Port ] tab.
Dialog box of PLC system register setting
COM1 port setting (AFPX-COM5)
No. Setting item Setting value
No.410 Unit number 1 to 99
No.412 Communication mode Computer link
Characer bit 8 bits
Parity check Odd
Stop bit 1 bit
Terminator CR
No.413 Communication format
Header STX not exist
No.415 Baud rate 115200 bps/9600 bps Note1)
Note1) Set the baud rate to match the baud rate (COM1 port) of the AFPX-COM5.
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Setting Ethernet communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5
The Configurator WD is used to set Ethernet communication environment of the AFPX-COM5.
Reference: <7.7.3 Communication Tool Software Configurator WD>
Start the Configurator WD.
Search the AFPX-COM5.
Select the AFPX-COM5 from the search result, and set an IP address to connect wit a computer.
After that, search again. Select the AFPX-COM5, and select [Edit] →[Communication Setting] in the
menu, or right-click to select [Communication Setting].
Dialog box of communication setting
Note:
Up to three connections are established using the computer link (Ethernet), however, when using the
programming tool FPWIN GR for connection (using registration monitor command, multi-frame), more
than two connections cannot be established.
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7.7.4 1:1 Communication (Computer Link (Ethernet))
Overview
A 1:1 computer link connects the FP-X and a computer using a UTP cable (CAT5). Communication is
conducted via commands from the computer and responses from the PLC.
1:1 Communication setting (Computer link (Ethernet))
This setting enables the 1:1 communication between the FP-X and a computer using the computer link
(Ethernet).
System register setting of FP-X (specified using FPWIN GR)
Dialog box of PLC system register setting
COM1 port setting (AFPX-COM5)
No. Setting item Setting value
No.410 Unit number 1
No.412 Communication mode Computer link
Char. bit 8 bits
Parity check Odd
Stop bit 1 bit
Terminator CR
No.413 Communication format
Header STX not exist
No.415 Baud rate 9600 bps
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Setting of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 (specified using Configurator WD)
IP address setting Item Default
Unit name FPX_ET
IP address 192.168.1.5
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.1.1
Communication setting Item Default
Communication mode Computer link
Action mode Server mode
Baud rate (COM1) 9600 bps
Source port No. 9094
Time out 0
Setting of a computer
IP address setting Item Default
IP address 192.168.1.100 Note)
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.1.1
Note) The IP address of a computer is an example.
Set the IP addresses of the computer and
communication cassette AFPX-COM5
according to the network environment to be
used.
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7.7.5 1:N Communication (Computer Link (Ethernet))
Overview
A computer is connected respective PLCs through Ethernet. The computer and the PLC communicate
via commands and responses: The computer sends a command specifying the destination IP address,
and the PLC with that IP address sends a response back to the computer.
It is no problem if the unit number of the PLC overlaps with other PLCs.
1:N Communication setting (Computer link (Ethernet))
The settings for the FP-X system register and communication cassette AFPX-COM5 are the same as the
settings for the connection (computer link (Ethernet)) by a 1:1 communication.
However, set the IP address for a FP-X not to overlap with other FP-X units.
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7.7.6 Communication Function: General-purpose Serial Communication
(Ethernet)
The supplement is described below to conduct Ethernet communication by the general-purpose
serial communciation.
Reference: <7.4 Communication Function 2: General-purpose Serial Communication>
Overview
•Data can be sent and received between the FP-X and an external device using Ethernet.
•Data is read from and written to an external device connected to Ethernet by means of an FP-X
program and the FP-X data registers.
Outline of operation
•Connection with an external device is established using the general-purpose serial communication
(Ethernet). Number of connection is one.
•Select either the client mode or server mode.
•In case of the client mode, connection is established by the AFPX-COM5 for a predetermined IP
address after turning on the power supply of the FP-X.
•There are “Send data” and “Receive data” for the data transfer with an external device.
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Setting for using the general-purpose serial communication (Ethernet)
The following two settings for the FP-X and communication cassette AFPX-COM5 should be set.
-Communication environment of FP-X
-Communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5
Setting communication environment of FP-X
The programming tool FPWIN GR is used to set the baud rate or communication format of the COM1
port. Select [Option] →[PLC Configuration] in the menu bar, and click [COM1 Port ] tab.
Dialog box of PLC system register setting
COM1 port setting (AFPX-COM5)
No. Setting item Setting value
No.410 Unit number 1 to 99
No.412 Communication mode General communication
Characer bit 8 bits
Parity check Odd
Stop bit 1 bit
Terminator CR, CR+LF, None
No.413 Communication format
Header STX not exist, STX exists
No.415 Baud rate 115200 bps/9600 bps Note1)
Note1) Set the baud rate to match the baud rate (COM1 port) of the AFPX-COM5.
Setting Ethernet communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5
The Configurator WD is used to set Ethernet communication environment of the AFPX-COM5.
Reference: <7.7.3 Communication Tool Software Configurator WD>
Start the Configurator WD.
Search the AFPX-COM5.
Select the AFPX-COM5 from the search result, and set an IP address to connect wit a computer.
After that, search again. Select the AFPX-COM5, and select [Edit] →[Communication Setting] in the
menu, or right-click to select [Communication Setting].
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[When Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 is in the client mode]
Dialog box of communication setting: Setting of AFPX-COM5
Item Setting value
Communication mode General communication
Action mode Client mode
Baud rate (COM1) 115200 bps/9600 bps Note)
Destination IP No. Destination IP address
Destination port No. 1025 to 32767
Source port No. 0, 1025 to 32767
Time out 0 to 1800 s
Retry time 0 to 1800 s
Note) Specify the same baud rate as the communication
environment setting of the COM1 port of the FP-X.
[When Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 is in the server mode]
Dialog box of communication setting: Setting of AFPX-COM5
Item Setting value
Communication mode General communication
Action mode Server mode
Baud rate (COM1) 115200 bps/9600 bps Note)
Source port No. 1025 to 32767
Time out 0 to 1800 s
Note) Specify the same baud rate as the communication
environment setting of the COM1 port of the FP-X.
Note:
Initializing Ethernet takes approx. 5 seconds on the AFPX-COM5 after turning on the power supply. Until
it finishes, data cannot be sent or received. For Ethernet communication, programming is necessary to
start communication after a lapse of 5 seconds after the power activation.
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7.7.7 Initialization Procedure
Overview
•The Ethernet communication environment setting of the AFPX-COM5 can be initialized.
I
nitialization procedure
1. Turn on the switch at the back of the AFPX-COM5.
2. Install the AFPX-COM on the FP-X and turn on the power supply.
3. The ERR. LED of the AFPX-COM5 flashes every 5 seconds. (Initialization completes.)
4. Turn off the power supply of the FP-X. Remove the AFPX-COM5.
5. Turn off the switch at the back of the AFPX-COM5.
6. Install the AFPX-COM5 on the FP-X, and turn on the power supply.
Note) The Ethernet communication setting (including the IP address) cannot be changed when the
switch at the back of the AFPX-COM5 is on. Always turn it off after initialization.
Setting for initialization
IP address setting Item Default
Unit name FPX_ET
IP address 192.168.1.5
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Default gateway 192.168.1.1
Communication setting Item Default
Communication mode Computer link
Action mode Server mode
Baud rate (COM1) 9600 bps
Source port No. 9094
Time out 0
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