Panasonic FP0H Series User manual

FP0H Upgrade Tool Operation Manual
- Applicable models:
FP0H C32T/P
FP0H C32ET/EP
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co.,Ltd.

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1. How to Operate FP0H Upgrade Tool ................................ 1-1
1.1 How to Activate Upgrade Tool ............................................................... 1-2
1.2 Advance Preparation for Upgrade Tool .................................................. 1-3
1.3 Communication Settings/Upgrade Mode Select ..................................... 1-5
1.4 Upgrade Mode Check ............................................................................ 1-8
1.5 Upgrade ................................................................................................ 1-9
1.6 Finish ................................................................................................... 1-11
2. List of Error Messages .................................................... 2-12
2.1 Solution for Each Error Message ......................................................... 2-14

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How to Operate FP0H Upgrade
Tool

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1.1 How to Activate Upgrade Tool
 How to start
1. Unzip the file (FP0H_Vxxxx_en.zip) downloaded to a PC into a desired area.
The following four files and one folder will be decompressed.
File name Content
Fp0h_Vxxxx_VupTool.exe : Upgrade tool startup module
Fp0h_Vxxxx_Vup.dll : Upgrade tool FP0H DLL file
Fp0h_V1_en.dll : Resource DLL file
Fp0h_V1_Manual_en.pdf : Operation Manual PDF file
Fp0h_EDS : FP0H EDS File folder
2. Execute the upgrade tool startup module (Fp0h_Vxxxx_VupTool.exe).
1.2 The upgrade tool will be activated.

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1.2 Advance Preparation for Upgrade Tool
 Advance preparation
1. Confirming applicable models: Confirm if the FP0H you use is the applicable model
for this tool.
- Applicable models: FP0H C32T/P
FP0H C32ET/EP
2. Open the cover and change the switch on the FP0H to PROG. mode.
3. Turn on the power to the FP0H and connect the USB cable to a PC. *
* Do not connect more than one FP0H to one PC.
System requirements: OS (WindowsXP SP3, Vista SP2, Windows7 SP1 or later, Windows8,
Windows10)
4. When FPWIN GR7 is active, set it to offline.

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 Advance preparation (Continuation of the above section)
After confirming the advance preparation (1 to 4), click the "Next" button.
Description of functions
Confirm in advance on this screen.
- Update program version: Indicates the update version made with this application.
The update version varies according to a provided update tool. (Screen sample: Ver.3.03)
When the version of the FP0H you use is the same, it is not necessary to update it.
- See here for the list of supported models and manuals.: This manual is displayed.
"Abort" button: Aborts and exits this application.
"Next" button: Goes to 1.3 Communication Settings/Upgrade Mode Select

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1.3 Communication Settings/Upgrade Mode Select
 Communication settings/Upgrade mode select
Description of functions
The USB port setting and switching to the upgrade mode is made on this screen.
After selecting a USB port and the mode selection button, click the "Next" button.
- Communication settings
Select the USB port connected with the FP0H. *1, 2.
*1. When the USB port is automatically selected in the initial display, the USB port is
recognized correctly, so the selection is not necessary.
(When more than one FP0H is connected, make only one connection available by turning off
the power to the rest of the FP0H units or remove the cables.)
*2. When the USB is not selected in the initial display;
As the FP0H is not recognized, reinsert the USB cable after turning on the power, and
press the "Update" button. (The USB port will be redisplayed.)
- Upgrade mode select
Compare the LED display on the FP0H to the screen, and select the operation mode.
Normal mode: PROG. is on.  To Upgrade mode select *3
Upgrade mode: RUN and PROG. flashes alternately.  Upgrade
*3. Note: The FP0H may be locked if "Normal mode" is selected in the upgrade mode. (In
this case, the FP0H must be rebooted.)

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 Communication settings/Upgrade mode select (Continuation of the above section)
By clicking "Next" when "Normal mode" is selected, the connected PLC model and the
version of the update program will be displayed.
When clicking "Cancel";
Returns to 1.3 Communication Settings/Upgrade Mode Select.
When clicking "OK";
Starts switching to the upgrade mode.

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 Communication settings/Upgrade mode select (Continuation of the above section)
By clicking "Next" when "Normal mode" is selected, changing the mode to the upgrade
mode will start.
(After a short time, the screen will change to "Upgrade mode confirmation screen".)
(The screen will change after a short time.)
Goes to 1.4 Upgrade Mode Check.

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1.4 Upgrade Mode Check
 Upgrade mode check
Description of functions
Check if the mode has been changed from normal mode to upgrade mode on this screen.
After checking that the LED display on the FP0H flashes just like the animation on the screen,
check the checkbox and click the "Next" button.
- Upgrade mode select confirmation (After check)
Goes to 1.5 Upgrade.