Panasonic FP0H Series User manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent accidents or personal injuries, please be sure to comply with the following items.
Prior to installation, operation, maintenance and check, please read this manual carefully for proper use.
Before using, please fully understand the knowledge related to the equipment, safety precautions and all
other precautions.
Safety precautions are divided into two levels in this manual: Warning and Caution.
WARNING
Incorrect operation may lead to death or serious injury.
●Take appropriate safety measures to the external circuit of the product to ensure the security of
the whole system in case of abnormalities caused by product failure or external.
●Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gases.
Otherwise it may lead to an explosion.
●Do not put this product into a fire.
Otherwise it could cause damage to the battery or other electronic parts.
●Do not impact, charge or heat the lithium battery, and do not put it into a fire.
Otherwise it may lead to fire or damage.
CAUTION
Incorrect operation may lead to injury or material loss.
●To prevent the excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation of the product, a certain margin is
required for guaranteed characteristics and performance ratings of relative products.
●Do not decompose or transform it.
Otherwise it will lead to the excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation of the product.
●Do not touch terminal blocks during power-on.
Otherwise it may result in an electric shock.
●Set an emergency stop and interlock circuit in the external devices.
●Connect wires and connectors reliably.
Otherwise it may lead to the excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation of the product.
●Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power supply is on.
It could lead to an electric shock.
●If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the Panasonic, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
●This product has been developed/produced for industrial use only.
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PLC_BAT_ET_FP0H

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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 FP0H series. Please refer to a relevant
manual for the unit and purpose of your use.
•The manuals can be downloaded on our website:
https://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/dl_center/manual/
Unit name or purpose of
use
Manual name
Manual code
FP0H Control Unit
FP0H User’s Manual (Basic) WUME-FP0H-BAS
FP series Programming Manual ARCT1F313E
FP0H Programming Manual (SD Card Access
Instructions) WUME-FP0HSD
Positioning
Function/PWM
Output/High-speed
Counter Function
FP0H User’s Manual
(Positioning/PWM Output/High-speed Counter) WUME-FP0HPOS
Serial Communication
Function FP0H User’s Manual (COM Communication) WUME-FP0HCOM
Ethernet Communication
Function FP0H User’s Manual (Ethernet Communication) WUME-FP0HET
EtherNet/IP
Communication Function FP0H User’s Manual (EtherNet/IP) WUME-FP0HEIP
Logging/Trace Function FP0H User’s Manual (Logging/Trace Function) WUME-FP0HLOG
FP0H Extension
(Communication) Cassette FP0H User’s Manual (COM Communication) WUME-FP0HCOM
FP0H Positioning Unit FPΣPositioning Unit User’s Manual (Note) ARCT1F365E
(Note): For information on FP0H Positioning Unit, refer to the conventional FPΣPositioning Unit Manual. The color of
the main unit case is different (FP0H is black, and FPΣis gray), however, the other specifications are the same.

Contents of This Manual
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Contents of This Manual
This manual describes the "logging/trace function" and "sampling trace function" implemented
in FP0H Control Unit.
Functional comparison
Item
Logging/trace function
Sampling trace function
Applicable model Type with Ethernet function only
AFP0HC32ET/AFP0HC32EP All FP0H models
Description
Operation information of arbitrary contacts
and data is saved in the buffer memory in
the control unit together with time stamp
information. With the logging function, they
can also be recorded in an SD memory
card. In comparison with the sampling trace
function, the number of devices that can be
registered and trigger condition has been
extended.
This function can be used by similar
operations to those of the sampling trance
function of existing models FP0R/FPΣ/FP-
X.
No. of devices Max. 128 devices (Max. 256 words) 16 contacts (for 1 word) + 3 words
Memory capacity Max. 64 K words For 1000 samples
Trigger condition
Bit device ON
Cycle: Hour, minute, second
Time: Per minute, Per hour, Every day,
Every week, Every month, Every year
Instruction: F420 (LOGST) instruction
Cycle (10 ms to 30 s)
Instruction: F155 (SMPL) instruction
REFERENCE
•For details of the logging/trace function, refer to "Chapter 1: Overview of
Logging/Trace Function" to "Chapter 6: Logging/Trace Troubleshooting".
•For details of the sampling trace function, refer to "Chapter 7: Sampling
Trace Function".

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Table of Contents
1. Overview of Logging/Trace Function ...............................1-1
1.1 For Using Logging/Trace Function........................................................1-2
1.1.1 Applicable model.....................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Precautions on Using This Function .......................................................1-2
1.1.3 Selection of SD Memory Cards...............................................................1-3
1.2 Overview of Functions...........................................................................1-4
1.2.1 Overview of Logging Function.................................................................1-4
1.2.2 Overview of Trace Function ....................................................................1-6
1.3 Format of Saved Files...........................................................................1-8
1.3.1 File Format (For Logging Function).........................................................1-8
1.3.2 File Name (For Logging Function) ..........................................................1-8
1.3.3 File Format (For Trace Function)............................................................1-9
1.3.4 File Name (For Trace Function)..............................................................1-9
1.4 Data Format........................................................................................1-10
2. Configuration of Logging/Trace Function........................2-1
2.1 Definition of Buffer Memory...................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Setting Method........................................................................................2-2
2.2 Logging Information Setting ..................................................................2-4
2.2.1 Confirmation and Settings of File Information.........................................2-4
2.2.2 LOG File Setting Items (For Logging).....................................................2-6
2.3 Trace Information Setting......................................................................2-8
2.3.1 Confirmation and Settings of File Information.........................................2-8
2.3.2 LOG File Setting Items (For Trace).......................................................2-10

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2.4 Registration of Device Information.......................................................2-12
2.5 Operation When Setting Cycle for Logging Trigger..............................2-14
2.6 Downloading Setting Data to Control Unit............................................2-15
2.6.1 Downloading to Non-volatile Memory ...................................................2-15
3. Logging/Trace Start, Stop and Monitor........................... 3-1
3.1 Start and Stop of Logging/Trace Operation ...........................................3-2
3.1.1 Start and Stop by Tool Software .............................................................3-2
3.1.2 Start and Stop by Instructions.................................................................3-3
3.1.3 Automatic Start by Setting.......................................................................3-3
3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor .....................................3-4
3.2.1 Logging/Trace Monitor ............................................................................3-4
3.2.2 Special Internal Relays Relating to Logging/Trace Operation ................3-5
3.2.3 Special Data Registers Relating to Logging/Trace Operation ................3-6
3.2.4 Checking Logging Speed (When Selecting Logging For Application) ....3-7
4. Logging Operation............................................................. 4-1
4.1 Flow of Logging Operation.....................................................................4-2
4.1.1 Operation Flow........................................................................................4-2
4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application.............................4-5
4.2.1 Operation When Logging Operation is Started.......................................4-5
4.2.2 Operation When Logging Operation Stops.............................................4-5
4.2.3 Operation When Power Supply Turns Off...............................................4-5
4.2.4 Operation When the Battery Cover of Control Unit is Open ...................4-6
4.2.5 Operation When the Number of Determination Files Reaches the
Maximum Number of Generations ..........................................................4-7
4.3 System Management Information Relating to Logging Function............4-8
4.3.1 System Management Information and Operation ...................................4-8
4.3.2 Clearing Management Information..........................................................4-8

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5. Trace Operation and Time Chart.......................................5-1
5.1 Flow of Trace Operation........................................................................5-2
5.1.1 Flow of Trace Operation..........................................................................5-2
5.2 Operation When Trace is Selected for Application................................5-4
5.2.1 Operation When Trace Operation is Started...........................................5-4
5.2.2 Operation When Logging Operation Stops.............................................5-4
5.2.3 Operation When Power Supply Turns Off...............................................5-4
5.2.4 Operation When the Battery Cover of Control Unit is Open ...................5-5
5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart)...................................................................5-6
5.3.1 Display Method of Time Chart.................................................................5-6
5.3.2 Explanation of Time Chart Monitor..........................................................5-8
5.3.3 Settings for Time Chart Display Area....................................................5-10
5.3.4 Register Device.....................................................................................5-12
5.3.5 Sampling Condition Setting...................................................................5-13
6. Logging/Trace Troubleshooting.......................................6-1
6.1 Operations When Errors Occur.............................................................6-2
6.1.1 Operation When Power Supply Turns Off...............................................6-2
6.1.2 Operation When Errors Occur (Only When Selecting Logging for
Application)..............................................................................................6-2
6.1.3 Operations When Inserting/Removing SD Memory Card During
Logging/Trace .........................................................................................6-3
6.2 Troubleshooting....................................................................................6-4
6.2.1 Errors When Start/Stop Operation was Executed Using FPWIN GR7...6-4
6.2.2 Errors When Operation was Executed Using LOGST, LOGED or
LOGSMPL Instruction .............................................................................6-5
6.2.3 Error of Logging/Trace ............................................................................6-5
6.2.4 Error When Copying Data in SD Memory Card ......................................6-5

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7. Sampling Trace Function.................................................. 7-1
7.1 Sampling Trace Function.......................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Operation of Sampling Trace Function ...................................................7-2
7.1.2 Details of Sampling Trace Function........................................................7-2
7.1.3 How to Use Sampling Trace....................................................................7-3

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Overview of Logging/Trace
Function

Overview of Logging/Trace Function
1-2
1.1 For Using Logging/Trace Function
1.1.1 Applicable model
The logging/trace function is available for the models of Ethernet type (SD card). However,
this function and the sampling trace function cannot be used concurrently.
Applicable models (A: Available, Blank: Not available)
Item Ethernet type Non-Ethernet type
C32ET/C32EP C32T/C32P
Logging/trace function
A
Sampling trace
function A A
1.1.2 Precautions on Using This Function
As an SD memory card is used for the logging function, there are risks of loss of data or data
damage depending on usage conditions. Consider possible risks, design a system and make
an evaluation of the system before using the function.
Precautions when powering off the PLC
If the PLC is powered off during logging or accessing an SD memory card, the following
problems may occur.
•Data accumulated in the buffer memory are lost.
•Files may be damaged.
•The SD memory card may be damaged.
Take necessary measures such as the use of an uninterruptible power system (UPS) as
necessary.
Logging speed and writing speed into an SD memory card
When the speed accumulating data is faster than the writing speed into an SD memory card,
data cannot be saved. Make an evaluation thoroughly before use.

1.1 For Using Logging/Trace Function
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1.1.3 Selection of SD Memory Cards
Usable SD memory cards
Please use Panasonic SD memory cards for industrial use.
https://panasonic.net/cns/sdcard/industrial_sd/index.html
(Note): An operation check has not been conducted for SD memory cards made by other manufacturers.
Control Unit
printed logo Usable SD memory cards
Card type Capacity
SD memory card 2GB
SDHC memory card 4GB to 32GB
Cautions on handling an SD memory card
The data saved in the SD memory card may be lost in the following cases. We assume no
responsibility whatsoever for the lost of saved data.
•The user or a third party has misused the SD memory card.
•When the SD memory card was affected by any static electricity or electrical noise.
•The SD memory card was taken out, or the PLC body was powered off, while the card was
being accessed.
Formatting an SD memory card
In principle, SD memory cards have been formatted by the time of purchase, and no
formatting by the user is required. If formatting becomes necessary, download formatting
software for SD memory cards on the following website.
“SD Association’s website”
https://www.sdcard.org/home/
•A file system formatted by PC's standard formatting software does not
satisfy the SD memory card specifications. Please use the dedicated
formatting software.
•It is recommended to save important data in another media for backup.
•Never remove the card or power off the PLC while accessing the card. Data
may be damaged.
•Do not use an SD memory card the memory capacity of which is more than
the usable capacity. Data in the card may be damaged.

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1.2 Overview of Functions
1.2.1 Overview of Logging Function
Overview
•The logging function is used to record arbitrary contacts and data information together with
time stamp information at any time, and save them in an SD memory card inserted in the
control unit.
•Log data is saved as CSV format files.
•Use the "Logging/Trace Settings" menu of tool software to set the conditions.
•The settings are downloaded to the PLC as a part of project data, and stored in the non-
volatile memory.
•The logging operation is executed by any of those operations; (1) tool software, (2)
dedicated instructions or (3) Autostart by the setting.
•To perform data logging at high speed, the buffer memory in the control unit is used.
Specifications
Item Specifications Remarks
Max. number of records 60000 records -
Number of file
generations Max. 2,000 generations per log -
Number of logs Max. 128 devices (Max. 256 words) per record -
Buffer memory
Max. 64 K words
Can be divided into max. 4 (LOG0 to LOG3) areas for
use.
Capacity per division: 4K words to 64K words
Shared with the trace
function.
Logging start-stop Selectable from the tool software, instructions or
autostart. -
Logging trigger
condition
Bit device ON (Note 1)
Cycle: Hour, minute, second (Note 1)
Time: Per minute, Per hour, Every day, Every week,
Every month, Every year
Instruction: Executes F420 (LOGST) instruction with
an arbitrary condition and starts logging.
-
File determination
condition
(Logging stop trigger
condition)
Bit device ON (Note 2)
Time: Per minute, Per hour, Every day, Every week,
Every month, Every year
Max. number of records
-
File format Data is saved in CSV format.
Arbitrary comments can be
given.
The upper limit of the
capacity on the file system
is 4 GB.
(Note 1): Logging is executed when the condition is met at the end of scan.
(Note 2): Use it together with the (DF) instruction to turn ON only for one scan.
(Note 3): Data stored in the buffer memory will be cleared when the power turns off.

1.2 Overview of Functions
1-5
Image of logging function
When the set conditions (bit device ON, cycle, time, and instruction) are met, the values of
operation devices will be saved in the logging buffer memory (RAM). The logging operation
continues until the file determination condition is met. Writing data to an SD memory card from
the logging buffer memory is automatically performed by PLC. It is not possible to perform this
operation by users.
PLC
Internal memory
(RAM)
SD
Logging buffer
memory
Log 0
SD memory
card
Log1
Log 3
2
Sample (200724_120100).csv
3
1
X
Sample (200724_120200).csv
Sample (200724_120300).csv
Sample (20xxxxx_xxxxxx).csv
Operation
device

Overview of Logging/Trace Function
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1.2.2 Overview of Trace Function
Overview
•The trace function is used to record arbitrary contacts and data information together with
time stamp information in the buffer memory in the control unit at any time.
•Logging data can be uploaded from the buffer memory to the tool software after the trace
operation, and can be displayed as a time chart. Traced data can be saved in SD memory
cards as CSV format files.
•When the trace stop condition is set to bit device, the operation can be stopped after logging
data of the specified number of samplings after the stop condition has been met.
•Use the "Logging/Trace Settings" menu of tool software to set the conditions.
•The settings are downloaded to the PLC as part of project data, and stored in the non-
volatile memory.
•The trace operation is executed by any of those operations; (1) tool software, (2) dedicated
instructions or (3) Autostart by the setting.
Specifications
Item
Specifications
Remarks
Number of logs Max. 128 devices (Max. 256 words) per record -
Buffer memory
Max. 64 K words
Can be divided into max. 4 (LOG0 to LOG3) areas for
use.
Capacity per division: 4K words to 64K words
Shared with the logging
function.
Trace start Selectable from the tool software, instructions or
autostart. -
Trace trigger condition
Bit device ON (Note 1)
Cycle: In msec. (Note 1)
Instruction: Executes F420 (LOGST) instruction with
an arbitrary condition and starts tracing.
-
Trace stop condition Bit device ON (Note 2), (Note 3)
Buffer full -
File format Data is saved in CSV format.
Arbitrary comments can be
given.
The upper limit of the
capacity on the file system
is 4 GB.
(Note 1): The trace operation is executed when the condition is met at the end of scan.
(Note 2) When selecting “Bit” for the trace stop condition, logging data of the specified number of samples is possible
after the condition is met.
(Note 3) Unlike the file determination condition of the logging function, logging of data for the specified number of
samples starts when the bit device changes from OFF to ON.

1.2 Overview of Functions
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Image of trace function
•The trace function can also be activated only with the internal memory of the control unit.
•SD memory cards are used only for recording trace data in recording media.
PLC
Internal memory
(RAM)
SD
Logging buffer
memory
Log 0
SD memory
card
Log1
Log 3
Sample (200724_120100_TRACE).csv
1
Operation
device

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1.3 Format of Saved Files
1.3.1 File Format (For Logging Function)
•Files are saved in CSV format.
•For the details of setting methods, refer to “2.2 Logging Information Setting”.
CSV format
•Time stamp information (year/month/day/hour/minute/second) and information of registered
devices are saved.
•The data length varies depending on the types of specified devices.
•Comments can be given at the beginning of data.
1st line 2nd line 3rd line 4th line 5th line
Comment
part
(Note 1)
1 2 3 -
Data name 1 Data name 2 Data name 3 -
Arbitrary
comment
Arbitrary
comment
Arbitrary
comment -
MOMENT MOMENT MOMENT -
Data format 1 Data format 2 Data format 3 -
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 -
date
format
time
format Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 -
(Note 2)
date
format
time
format
Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 -
date
format
time
format
Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 -
- - - - - -
←－－－－－－－－－－(Note 3)－－－－－－－－－－－→
(Note 1) The contents of comment part vary depending on the settings of configuration data.
(Note 2) The number of records varies depending on the settings of file determination condition. Max. 60000 records.
(Note 3) The number of data varies depending on the setting of the number of devices. Max. 128 devices
1.3.2 File Name (For Logging Function)
•A file name to be saved is an arbitrary file name (date_hour-minute-second data of the first
record).
•Enter a desired file name in the “Logging/Trace Settings” dialog box for each LOG number.
Example) When the file name is "Sample", and the time stamp of the first record is 12:00:00
on July 24, 2020;
Sample(200724_120000).csv

1.3 Format of Saved Files
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1.3.3 File Format (For Trace Function)
•Files are saved in CSV format.
•For the details of setting methods, refer to “2.3 Trace Information Setting”.
CSV format
•Time stamp information (year/month/day/hour/minute/second), obtaining interval and
information of registered devices are saved.
•Comments can be given at the beginning of data.
•The unit for the obtaining interval is 10µs. The intervals of obtaining data are saved. The
time from the previous obtainment of data is saved in the line of stop trigger (STOP TRG).
•The data length varies depending on the types of specified devices.
1st line
2nd
line
3rd line 4th line 5th line
Comment
part
(Note 1)
Date Time Obtaining interval 1 2 -
Data name 1 Data name 2 -
Arbitrary
comment
Arbitrary
comment
-
MOMENT MOMENT -
Data format 1 Data format 2 -
Unit 1 Unit 2 -
date
format
time
format
0 Data 1 Data 2 -
date
format
time
format
Interval Data 1 Data 2 -
(Note 2)
date
format
time
format
Interval Data 1 Data 2 -
(Note 3)
date
format
time
format
Interval STOP TRG
date
format
time
format
Interval Data 1 Data 2
-
-
-
-
-
-
(Note 4)
(Note 1) The contents of comment part vary depending on the settings of configuration data.
(Note 2) The number of records varies depending on the settings of file determination condition. Max. 60000 records.
(Note 3) The number of records after the stop trigger varies depending on the settings of configuration data.
(Note 4) The number of data varies depending on the setting of the number of devices. Max. 128 devices
1.3.4 File Name (For Trace Function)
•A file name to be saved is an arbitrary file name (date_hour-minute-second data of the stop
trigger).
•Enter a desired file name in the “Logging/Trace Settings” dialog box for each LOG number.
Example) When the file name is “Sample”, and the time stamp of the stop trigger is 12:00:00
on Friday, July 24, 2020;
Sample(200724_120000_TRACE).csv

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1.4 Data Format
•The format of the data to be output as logging data and saved in a file varies according to
the type of devices.
•For the details of setting methods, refer to “2.4 Registration of Device Information”.
Device type and data format
Data type
Output type to files
No. of
occupied
words Data type No. of
characters Range or sample
BIT Bit data 1 words 0 or 1 1 0 or 1
US Unsigned 16-
bit integer 1 words Decimal integer (unsigned) 5 0 to 65536
SS Signed 16-bit
integer 1 words Decimal integer (signed) 6 -32768 to 32767
UL Unsigned 32-
bit integer 2 words Decimal integer (unsigned) 10 0 to 4294967295
SL Signed 32-bit
integer 2 words Decimal integer (signed) 11 -2147483648 to 2147483647
SF
Single-
precision
floating point
real number
2 words Decimal or
exponential form
(auto) 13 -1.175494E-38
Hex 1 words 1 words Hexadecimal integer
(unsigned) 4 0 to FFFF
Hex 2 words 2 words Hexadecimal integer
(unsigned) 8 0 to FFFF FFFF
STR String data 1 to 20 bytes Character data 1 to 20 + 2 "ABCD"
(Note 1) Decimal integers (US, SS, UL, SL) and hexadecimal integers (Hex) are output in zero suppression format.
(Note 2) Decimal integers (US) are output in 5 digits when a specified decimal point output position value is 0, in 6
digits when it is 1-4, and in 7 digits when it is 5.
(Note 3) Decimal integers (SS) are output in 6 digits when a specified decimal point output position value is 0, in 7
digits when it is 1-4, and in 8 digits when it is 5.
(Note 4) Decimal integers (UL) are output in 10 digits when a specified decimal point output position value is 0, in 11
digits when it is 1-9, and in 12 digits when it is 10.
(Note 5) Decimal integers (SL) are output in 11 digits when a specified decimal point output position value is 0, in 12
digits when it is 1-9, and in 13 digits when it is 10.
(Note 6) For a signed integer (SS, SL), a sign is output at the beginning and “+” is replaced with a space.
(Note 7): Zero is added before and after decimal point by the settings of data value and decimal point output position,
and the data is output.
When "Data type" is US and data value is "12345", the output value is "0.12345" when setting "Decimal point"
to 5.
When "Data type" is US and data value is "123", the output value is "0.00123" when setting "Decimal point" to 5.
(Note 8) Double quotation marks “ “ are added before and after character string data.

2
Configuration of
Logging/Trace Function

Configuration of Logging/Trace Function
2-2
2.1 Definition of Buffer Memory
2.1.1 Setting Method
Setting method
•Define the buffer memory of the control unit used for the logging/trace function.
•The buffer memory is set with the tool software FPWIN GR7.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Tool" > "Logging/Trace Settings" in the menu bar.
The “Logging/Trace Settings” dialog box appears.
2. Select "No. of divisions of buffer memory" from the range of 1 to 4.
3. Double-click on the field of Capacity, and input a desired capacity.
Capacity is allocated to each buffer memory.