Panasonic FP7 Series User manual

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 users 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:
http://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/dl_center/manual/ .
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

Selection of CPU Units
Selection of CPU Units
Note the following points when selecting a CPU unit.
Specification changes of CPU unit
The firmware version of CPU units has been changed in accordance with the extension of
the specifications. Specify units with new model numbers.
Conventional
model number
（Ver.1）
New model number
（Ver.2）
Program
capacity
Ethernet
function
With Encryption
function
No Eencryption
function
With Encryption
function
196K steps Available AFP7CPS4E →AFP7CPS41E AFP7CPS41ES
Available AFP7CPS3E →AFP7CPS31E AFP7CPS31ES
120K steps
Not available AFP7CPS3 →AFP7CPS31 AFP7CPS31S
The CPU units Ver.2 are upward compatible with the conventional Ver.1.
For using CPU units Ver.2, Ver.2.0 or later version of FPWIN GR7 is required.
For using the projects (programs, comments and configuration data) created for the
conventinal CPUs Ver.1, the projects must be converted to the projects for CPU units Ver.2
using the "Convert PLC Type" function of the tool software.
For using the units released after December 2013 or add-on cassettes, Ver.2 or later version
of CPU unit is required.
The layout of the operation monitor LEDs on the CPU units has been changed.
Regulations on Encryption function in China
Some CPU units have the encryption function which encrypts a part or all parts of programs
in projects.
In China, the types equipped with the encryption function cannot be used as they are subject
to "Regulation of Commercial Encryption Codes". For using machines or systems
incorporating FP7 series in China, or exporting and importing them, select the types without
the encryption function.

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Table of Contents
1. Security Function ................................................................1-1
1.1 Overview of Security Function ................................................................ 1-2
1.1.1 Precautions on Using Security Function .................................................1-2
1.1.2 Type of Security Functions......................................................................1-2
1.1.3 Target Items of Security Functions .........................................................1-5
1.2 Password Protection Function................................................................ 1-6
1.2.1 How to Set Password (1) Administrative Previleges...............................1-6
1.2.2 How to Set Password (2) User Privileges ...............................................1-8
1.2.3 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (1) Administrative
Previleges..............................................................................................1-10
1.2.4 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (2) User privileges .......1-11
1.2.5 Cancelling Password.............................................................................1-12
1.2.6 Limited Distribution Password...............................................................1-13
1.3 Upload Protection Setting..................................................................... 1-14
1.3.1 Operation When Upload Protection Has Been Set...............................1-14
1.3.2 Setting Method ......................................................................................1-14
1.3.3 Cancelling Upload Protection Setting ...................................................1-15
1.4 Encryption Setting................................................................................. 1-16
1.4.1 Feature of Encryption Setting Function.................................................1-16
1.4.2 Encryption Setting for Program Blocks (PB) .........................................1-16
1.4.3 Confirming Encrypted State (Decryption) .............................................1-18
1.4.4 Changing or Deleting Encryption Key ...................................................1-19
1.4.5 How to Set Encryption Keyword for PLC (1).........................................1-20
1.4.6 How to Set Encryption Keyword for PLC (2).........................................1-21
1.5 Cancelling Security Setting................................................................... 1-22
1.5.1 Setting Method ......................................................................................1-22
1.6 Restrictions on SD Memory Card Operation and Copy Operation ....... 1-23

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1.6.1 SD Memory Card Operation and Copy Operation of SD Memory Card1-23

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Security Function

Security Function
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1.1 Overview of Security Function
1.1.1 Precautions on Using Security Function
Security information set for each function can be cleared using the tool software, however,
performing the clearing operation also deletes project data. Fully confirm before determining
the operations of each security function.
Although the encryption function encrypts programs to make them unreadable, it cannot
protect projects from being read or rewritten. Use the password protection function in
combination as necessary.
1.1.2 Type of Security Functions
Password function （1）
This is a function to set a password for project data downloaded to the PLC for preventing
data from being read and written. Using this function prevents unnecessary rewrting or leak
of know-how.
The password is valid for configuration data, ladder programs and comments.
Operation memories can be read or written even when a password has been set.
A project for which a password has been set is saved as a password-protected file even
when it is saved on a PC. (Available in FPWIN GR7 Ver.1.3 or later)
Item Specifications
No. of registerable passwords 16 (Settable as administrator or users) (Note)
No. of characters 8 to 16 characters
Open and close for each
communication route Only connected port is allowed to access.
Limit on number of failed open
request
Access is blocked when opening operation failed three times. It is
recovered when the power turns on again.
Status when power is on All passwords are closed when the power turns on.
(Note) The number one password is set with administrator privileges.
FP7 CPU FP7 CPU
PB1
PB2
PB3
---------
---------
Configuration data
Password
Password

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Password function （2）User-level password
This is a function to set passwords for administrator or each user, which enables to change
levels of access.
All operations can be performed with administrative privileges as in the case no password is
set.
For user-level passwords, it is possible to specify the allowable range of PB numbers of
program blocks accessible when reading or writing.
This function is available from FPWIN GR7 Ver.1.3 and CPU Ver.1.3.
Password No.2
FP7 CPU
PB1
PB2
PB3
---------
---------
Configuration data
Password No.2
RW
R
R
Password No.3
FP7 CPU
PB1
PB2
PB3
---------
---------
Configuration data
Password No.3
R
RW
R
RW
RW
RW
RW
Password No.1
FP7 CPU
PB1
PB2
PB3
---------
---------
Configuration data
Password No.1, 2, 3
Privileges
Item Administrator User Remarks
Registration, deletion of passwords, limited
distribution setting
Upload protection setting, encryption setting,
security forced reset

Reading configuration data 
Writing or changing configuration data 
Reading files from PC ○
Saving files into PC ○
Uploading program blocks from PLC ○
Downloading program blocks to PLC ○
Converting program blocks ○
With user privileges,
executable only in the
range specified in the
password setting dialog
box
Converting projects 
Reading operation memories 
Writing operation memories 

Security Function
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Upload protection function
This is a function to prevent downloaded projects from being uploaded. This function
prevents the leak of programs and know-how.
The upload protection function is valid for configuration data, ladder programs and
comments.
Even when the upload protection function has been set, projects can be downloaded and
overwritten.
This function can be used in combination with the password function.
FP7 CPUFP7 CPU
Encryption function (Models with the encryption function only)
This is a function to encrypt a part or all parts of programs in projects.
Encryption is valid for ladder programs and comments.
Encryption can be performed for each program block (PB).
Encrypted programs become valid only when an encryption key has been set to the PLC and
it matches.
A project for which an encryption keyword has been set is saved as a file with the encrypted
keyword even when it is saved on a PC.
This function can be used in combination with the password function.
FP7 CPU FP7 CPU
PB1
PB2
PB3
---------
---------
Keyword
Configuration data

1.1 Overview of Security Function
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1.1.3 Target Items of Security Functions
Available operations for each security function vary depending on target memories.
Operations for projects in operation program memories (RAM/ROM1)
Downloading project data containing passwords
Opening and closing password-protected items
Setting and changing passwords
Setting the read protection
Downloading and uploading encrypted projects
Cancelling the security function
Operations for projects in program memories for backup (RAM/ROM2)
Backing up and restoring encrypted projects
Password-protected projects cannot be backed up and restored.
Operations for projects in operation program memories (RAM/ROM1) in SD memory
card operation
Opening and closing password-protected items
Copying data from SD memory cards using limited distribution passwords to operation
program memories (RAM/ROM1) and SD memory card operation
It is not possible to edit project data, set or delete passwords.

Security Function
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1.2 Password Protection Function
1.2.1 How to Set Password (1) Administrative Previleges
Setting method
The following procedure describes the case that a project is created offline with FPWIN GR7.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in
the menu bar.
The "Register/Delete Password" dialog box is displayed.
2. Select a desired number and double-click on it.
The "Password Setting" dialog box is displayed.

1.2 Password Protection Function
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3. Enter a desired password, and press the [OK] button.
"Administrator" is displayed in the "Register/Delete Password" dialog box, and the
password is registered.
When it is online, the following message box is displayed.
KEY POINTS
Only an administrator password can be set in the password number one.
User-level passwords cannot be set.
An administrator password can be also set in numbers 2 to 16.
If necessary, change passwords by a similar procedure as above.

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1.2.2 How to Set Password (2) User Privileges
Setting method
The following procedure describes the case that an administrator password has been
already set in the registration number one.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in
the menu bar.
2. Select a desired number and double-click on it.
The "Password Setting" dialog box is displayed.
3. Change the password privileges to "User", and set the protection level.
。
4. Enter a desired password, and press the [OK] button.
"User" is displayed in the "Register/Delete Password" dialog box, and the
password is registered.

1.2 Password Protection Function
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When it is online, the following message box is displayed.
KEY POINTS
User passwords and protection levels can be set only with administrative
privileges.
As for user passwords, the range of PB numbers that are readable or
writable can be specified for each registration number.

Security Function
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1.2.3 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (1) Administrative
Previleges
Setting method
The following procedure describes the case that a project with a password is uploaded from
the PLC.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Online" > "Upload From PLC (Entire Project)" in the menu bar.
The "Input a Password" dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter the registration number and the password, and press the [OK] button.
When the password matches, the project is uploaded from the PLC.
Optional settings of "Input a Password" dialog box
Item Description
After completion, the PLC
will revert to the protected
state.
Uncheck the box for cancelling the protection of PLC temporarily or permanently
after the completion of upload.
Open time The PLC returns to the password protected state after the elapse of a specified
time.
Number of retries
It indicates the allowable number of times for the entry of wrong password.
The set value is always 3 times.
If wrong passwords have been entered three times, you cannot enter a password
any more unless the CPU unit is turned off and on again.
KEY POINTS
When the read project has been changed, the "Input a Password" dialog
box is displayed before downloading the changes to the PLC.

1.2 Password Protection Function
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1.2.4 Reading Project that Password Has Been Set (2) User privileges
Operation when reading a project with user privileges
Reads the program blocks in the range of PB numbers that are allowed to be read.
The background color of the project tree is cream when the project is read with user
privileges.
A red line is displayed at the PB number of the project tree in the range of PB numbers that
are not allowed to be written.
KEY POINTS
When the read project has been chagned, the "Input a Password" dialog
box is displayed before downloading the changes to the PLC. With user
privileges, only the range of program blocks that are allowed to be written is
downloaded.

Security Function
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1.2.5 Cancelling Password
Setting method
The following procedure describes the case that a project with a password has been
uploaded from the PLC.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Register/Delete Password" in
the menu bar.
The "Input a Password" dialog box is displayed.
2. Enter the password, and press the [OK] button.
The "Register/Delete Password" dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the number for the password you want to delete, and press the [OK]
button.
When the password is that with the registration No. 1, the confirmation message
box appears.
4. Press the [Yes] button.

1.2 Password Protection Function
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KEY POINTS
Even when a password is deleted, project information will not be deleted.
If the password with registration No.1 is deleted, all other passwords will be
deleted.
1.2.6 Limited Distribution Password
Overview
Check the box of "Specify a limited distribution" in the "Password Setting" dialog box to set
the limited distribution to the password.
Projects can be downloaded with the limited distribution password only when the same
password has been set to the PLC in advance.
This is used as a matching condition for the SD card operation and copying projects in a SD
memory card to the operation program memories (RAM/ROM1).
KEY POINTS
The limited distribution password is used for checking if the passwords for
the project stored in the operation memory and the project in a SD memory
card match in such case the SD memory card operation is performed using
the password-protected project.
The limited distribution password can be set with administrative privileges
only.

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1.3 Upload Protection Setting
1.3.1 Operation When Upload Protection Has Been Set
All project information stored in the PLC (programs, comments, and configuration data)
cannot be read.
It is possible to download or edit project information online.
It can be used in combination with the password protection function as necessary.
1.3.2 Setting Method
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Tools" > "PLC Security Settings" > "Disable Uploading" in the menu
bar.
The "Disable Uploading" dialog box is displayed.
2. Select "Disable uploading for the PLC", and press the [Execute] button.
The following confirmation message is displayed.
3. After confirmation of the message, press the [Yes] button.
A message indicating the execution result is displayed.
NOTE
Once the above operation has been performed, project information cannot
be uploaded. Fully confirm before determining the operation.