YASKAWA MP Series Release note

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YASKAWA Electric Corporation
MP Series SIO
(Extension) Driver
1 System Configuration.......................................................................................................3
2 Selection of External Device............................................................................................6
3 Example of Communication Setting.................................................................................7
4 Setup Items......................................................................................................................9
5 Cable Diagram...............................................................................................................14
6 Supported Device...........................................................................................................15
7 Device Code and Address Code....................................................................................16
8 Error Messages..............................................................................................................17

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Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure will be described by following the below sections:
1System Configuration
This section shows the types of External
Devices which can be connected and SIO
type.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
2Selection of External Device
Select a model (series) of the External
Device to be connected and connection
method.
)"2 Selection of External Device" (page 6)
3Example of Communication Settings
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the Display and
the External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting"
(page 7)
4Setup Items
This section describes communication
setup items on the Display.
Set communication settings of the Display
with GP-Pro Ex or in off-line mode.
)"4 Setup Items" (page 9)
5Cable Diagram
This section shows cables and adapters
for connecting the Display and the
External Device.
)"5 Cable Diagram" (page 14)
Operation

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1 System Configuration
The system configuration in the case when the External Device of YASKAWA Electric Corporation and the
Display are connected is shown.
Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection
Series CPU Link I/F SIO Type Setting Example Cable Diagram
MP2000 MP2300
MP2200
Serial port on
218IF-01 RS232C "3.1 Setting Example 1" (page 7) " Cable Diagram 1" (page 14)
Serial port on
260IF-01 RS232C "3.1 Setting Example 1" (page 7) " Cable Diagram 1" (page 14)
Serial port on
261IF-01 RS232C "3.1 Setting Example 1" (page 7) " Cable Diagram 1" (page 14)
Serial port on
217IF-01 RS232C "3.1 Setting Example 1" (page 7) " Cable Diagram 1" (page 14)
GP PLC

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COM Port of IPC
When connecting IPC with External Device, the COM port which can be used changes with series and SIO type.
Please refer to the manual of IPC for details.
Usable port
Dip switch setting: RS-232C
Series Usable port
RS-232C RS-422/485(4 wire) RS-422/485(2 wire)
PS-2000B COM1*1 , COM2,
COM3*1, COM4
*1 The RI/5V can be switched. Please switch with the change switch of IPC.
--
PS-3450A, PS-3451A COM1, COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2
PS-3650A, PS-3651A COM1*1 --
PS-3700A (Pentium®4-M)
PS-3710A COM1*1, COM2*1,
COM3*2 , COM4
*2 It is necessary to set up the SIO type with the Dip switch. Please set up as follows according to SIO
type to be used.
COM3*2 COM3*2
PS-3711A COM1*1, COM2*2 COM2*2 COM2*2
PL-3000B COM1*1*2, COM2*1,
COM3, COM4 COM1*1*2 COM1*1*2
Dip switch Setting Description
1OFF
*1
*1 It is necessary to turn ON the set value, only when using PS-3450A and PS-3451A.
Reserve (always OFF)
2OFF
SIO type: RS-232C
3OFF
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Does not Exist
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Does not Exist
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disable
10 OFF

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Dip switch setting: RS-422/485 (4 wire)
Dip switch setting: RS-422/485 (2 wire)
Dip switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserve (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Does not Exist
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Does not Exist
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disable
10 OFF
Dip switch Setting Description
1 OFF Reserve (always OFF)
2ON
SIO type: RS-422/485
3ON
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD) data: Always output
5 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Terminal resistance (220Ω) insertion to RD (RXD): None
7 ON Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Exist
8 ON Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Exist
9ON
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Enable
10 ON

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2 Selection of External Device
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Maker Select the maker of the External Device to be connected. Select "YASKAWA Electric
Corporation".
Driver
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "MP Series SIO (Extension)".
Check the External Device which can be connected in "MP Series SIO (Extension)" in
system configuration.
)"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Use System Area
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of Display and the device
(memory) of External Device. When synchronized, you can use the ladder program of
External Device to switch the display or display the window on the display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (only for direct
access method)"
This can be also set with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual " 5.14.6 Setting Guide of [System Setting
Window][Main Unit Settings] Settings GuideSystem Area Setting"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting "2.14.1 Settings common to all Display
models System Area Settings"
Port Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.

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3 Example of Communication Setting
Examples of communication settings of the Display and the External Device, recommended by Pro-face, are
shown.
3.1 Setting Example 1
Settings of GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Device Setting
To display the setting screen, click ([Setting]) of External Device you want to set from [Device-Specific
Settings] of [Device/PLC Settings].
When you connect multiple External Device, click from [Device-Specific Settings] of [Device/PLC
Settings] to add another External Device.

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Settings of External Device
Communication setting of communication module by ladder software (MPE720).
Please refer to the manual of external device for more detail.
Ladder Software Setting
1Start ladder software, make an order folder and a PLC folder in a root folder.
2Click the right button of the PLC which select logon in the displayed menu.
3Double-click the [Definition folder]-[Module constitution] of the PLC folder, and display [Engineering Manager].
4Select the rack classification and communication module, the pull-down menu in [Controller] of [Engineerring
Manager].
Set the number corresponding to the slot number that a communication module uses.
Select the communication module, setting contents are displayed to [Module details] of [Enginnering Manager].
5Double-click the number part at No. in [Module details].
Double-click the slot number connecting the ethernet unit.
6Double-click the "No.1", and set serial communication.
Use serial communication setting to forward communication setting and the ladder program to the PLC.
7Save setting content and finish [Engineering Manager].
8DIP switch "INIT" of a communication module is ON and spend a power supply.
9Forward communication setting to a communication module.
10 Logon the PLC at online and write in the data which transferred at flash memory.
11 Power supply of PLC is OFF and DIP switch of the INIT is OFF, after spend the power supply of PLC.
• Logon after confirming that a check does not begin [online] of a displayed menu.
• Refer to User's Manual of the PLC about a method of logon.
Setup Items Setup Description
Transmission Protocol MEMOBUS
Master/Slave Slave
Device Address Device address of the External Device
Serial I/F RS-232C
Transmission Mode RTU
Data Length 8Bit
Parity Bit even
Stop Bit 1Stop
Baud Rate 19.2K
Sending Disable
Automatically Reception Disable

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4 Setup Items
Set communication settings of the Display with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of the Display.
The setting of each parameter must be identical to that of External Device.
)"3 Example of Communication Setting" (page 7)
4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, select [Device/PLC Settings] from [System setting window] in workspace.
Setup Items Setup Description
SIO Type Display the SIO type to communicate with the External Device.
Speed Select speed between External Device and Display.
Data Length Select data length.
Parity Select how to check parity.
Stop Bit Select stop bit length.
Flow Control Select the communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and
reception data.
Timeout Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which Display waits for the response
from External Device.
Retry In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Wait To Send Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
packets to transmitting next commands.
RI/VCC You can switch RI/VCC of the 9th pin when you select RS232C for SIO type. It is necessary to change RI/5V by changeover switch of IPC when connect with IPC.
Please refer to the manual of the IPC for more detail.

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Device Setting
Setup Items Setup Description
Station No. Enter a station number of the External Device, using 1 to 63.

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4.2 Setup Items in Off-Line Mode
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings] in off-line mode. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
• Please refer to Maintenance/Troubleshooting for more information on how to enter off-line mode
or about operation.
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting "2.2 Offline Mode"
Setup Items Setup Description
SIO Type
Select the SIO type to communicate with the External Device.
To make the communication settings correctly, confirm the serial interface specifications of
Display unit for [SIO Type].
We cannot guarantee the operation if a communication type that the serial interface does not
support is specified.
For details concerning the serial interface specifications, refer to the manual for Display unit.
Speed Select speed between External Device and Display.
Data Length Select data length.
Parity Select how to check parity.
Stop Bit Select stop bit length.
Flow Control Select the communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and reception
data.
Timeout (s) Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which Display waits for the response from
External Device.
Retry In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how many
times the Display retransmits the command.
Wait To Send (ms) Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving packets to
transmitting next commands.

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Device Setting
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings]. Touch the External Device
you want to set from the displayed list, and touch [Device].
Setup Items Setup Description
Device/PLC Name Select the External Device for device setting. Device name is a title of External Device set
with GP-Pro EX.(Initial value [PLC1])
Station No. Enter a station number of the External Device, using 1 to 63.

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Option
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings]. Touch the External Device
you want to set from the displayed list, and touch [Option].
Setup Items Setup Description
RI/VCC You can switch RI/VCC of the 9th pin when you select RS232C for SIO type. It is necessary to change RI/5V by changeover switch of IPC when connect with IPC.
Please refer to the manual of the IPC for more detail.

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5 Cable Diagram
The cable diagram shown below may be different from the cable diagram recommended by Fuji Electric
Corporation. Please be assured there is no operational problem in applying the cable diagram shown in this
manual.
• The FG pin of the External Device body must be D-class grounded. Please refer to the manual of the External
Device for more details.
• SG and FG are connected inside the Display. When connecting SG to the External Device, design the system
not to form short-circuit loop.
• Connect the isolation unit, when communication is not stabilized under the influence of a noise etc..
Cable Diagram 1
Display
(Connection Port) Cable Remarks
GP (COM1)
IPC*1
PC/AT
*1 Only the COM port which can communicate by RS-232C can be used.
)COM Port of IPC (page 4)
Your own cable The cable length must be 15m or less.
2
3
4
5
RD(RXD)
SD(TXD)
ER(DTR)
SG
6
7
DR(DSR)
RS(RTS)
FG 1
2
3
4
5
SD
RD
RS
CS
7 SG
8CS(CTS)
FG
Shell
Pin
Signal name Pin Signal name
Display
Shield
D-Sub 9 pin (socket)
External Device
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)

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6 Supported Device
Range of supported device address is shown in the table below. Please note that the actually supported range of
the devices varies depending on the External Device to be used. Please check the actual range in the manual of
your connecting equipment.
This address can be specified as system data area.
Device Bit Address Word Address 32
bits Notes
System registers SB000000 - SB08191F SW00000 - SW08191
Input registers IB00000 - IBFFFFF IW0000 - IWFFFF *1
*1 As for Input and Output registers, device 0x9000-0xFFFF cannot be written.
Output registers OB00000 - OBFFFFF OW0000 - OWFFFF *1
Data registers MB000000 - MB65534F MW00000 - MW65534
• Please refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual for system data area.
Cf. GP-Pro EXReference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (only for direct access
method)"
• Please refer to the precautions on manual notation for icons in the table.
)"Manual Symbols and Terminology"

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7 Device Code and Address Code
Use device code and address code when you select "Device Type & Address" for the address type in data
displays.
Device Device Name Device Code
(HEX) Address Code
System registers SW/SB 0080 Word address
Input registers IW/IB 0001 Word address
Output registers OW/OB 0081 Word address
Data registers MW/MB 0000 Word address

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8 Error Messages
Error messages are displayed on the screen of Display as follows: "No. : Device Name: Error Message (Error
Occurrence Area)". Each description is shown below.
Display Examples of Error Messages
"RHAA035: PLC1: Error has been responded for device write command (Error Code: 2 [02])"
Error Code Peculiar to PLC
The error code peculiar to PLC is as follows.
Item Description
No. Error No.
Device Name Name of External Device where error occurs. Device name is a title of External Device set
with GP-Pro EX.((Initial value [PLC1])
Error Message Displays messages related to the error which occurs.
Error Occurrence Area
Displays IP address or device address of External Device where error occurs, or error codes
received from External Device.
• IP address is displayed such as "IP address (Decimal): MAC address (Hex)".
• Device address is displayed such as "Address: Device address".
• Received error codes are displayed such as "Decimal [Hex]".
• Please refer to the manual of External Device for more detail of received error codes.
• Please refer to "When an error message is displayed (Error code list)" of "Maintenance/
Troubleshooting" for a common error message to the driver.
Error code Description
0x90 Transfer error.
0x92 Illegal parameter.
0x96 Register No. over.
0x9C File is modified.
0x9D Data access error.

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Error Messages Specific to the External Device
Message ID Error Message Description
RHxx128 "(Node Name):PLC is busy now(Error Code: [Hex])" PLC is "Busy"
RHxx129 "(Node Name):Option module is not mounted(Error Code: [Hex])" Option module not mount.
RHxx130 "(Node Name):Module is not ready(Error Code: [Hex])" Module is not ready
RHxx131 "(Node Name):CPU is stopped(Error Code: [Hex])" CPU is stopped
RHxx132 "(Node Name): Write protected(Error Code: [Hex])" Write protected