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  • Page 2 Copyright and trademark ● Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. ● We stiffly refuse the reproduction of without permission from this manual. ● Windows, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 are the trademarks or registered trade mark of Microsoft Corporation in USA and the other companies.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you very much indeed for purchasing ‘Control Unit ELC500’. In this manual, we explain the usage of Control Unit ELC500. Please use it correctly after understanding the content enough.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    How to Install Unit ........................19 Cabling ............................20 3.2.1 Cabling of Power Supply Unit ....................20 3.2.2 Cabling of Power Supply for ELC500 ..................22 3.2.3 Grounding ..........................23 3.2.4 Wiring of COM Port Terminal Block ..................24 Install and Setup of Backup Battery ....................26 3.3.1...
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Setup Procedure of Configurator EL500 ................. 36 Configurator EL500 ........................36 5.1.1 How to Install ..........................36 5.1.2 How to Uninstall ........................39 5.1.3 Start and Exit Configurator EL500 ................... 40 Functions of Configurator EL500 ....................41 Menu ............................... 43 5.3.1 File ............................
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting .......................... 183 10.4 Error Code ..........................187 Chapter 11 Specifications ........................191 11.1 ELC500 Control unit Specifications .................... 191 11.2 Power supply for GT specifications .................... 191 11.3 Data Logging / Damand Specifications ..................192 11.3.1 Data Logging ........................192 11.3.2...

  • Page 7: Cautions Before Using

    ELC500 Control unit Cautions before using ■Installation environment ・Inside the control panel ・Surrounding air temperature: : 0 to +55℃ ・Surrounding air humidity: 10 to 95%RH (at 25℃) no-condensing ・Attitude under 2000m ・Pollution degree 2 ・Do not use in the following environments.
  • Page 8 ELC500 Control unit ■Before power on Please note the following points when turning on power at the first time. ・Confirm there are neither wiring rubbish nor especially an electrical conduction when installed. ・Confirm neither the power supply wiring and the power-supply voltage are wrong.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Outline For Control Unit Elc500

    I/O devices by communication protocol of MODBUS-RTU or MEWTOCOL. It can collect data up to 512-point ELC500 save data in SD memory card as .csv format and transmit files by FTP or mail. Refer to 5.6.5.Logging file setup.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    When you use other programming created, it detects ELC ladder error and stop operation. 1.1.7 Web server ELC500 has Web server function. You can monitor the collected data with web browser when you create web contents by using ‘Web Creator’ and update it. Refer to FP7 Web server manual in detail.

  • Page 11: Name And Model Numbers

    Free of charge *1 You can download from our website. (Member registration is necessary, free of charge.) *2 You can download from Panasonic HP. (Member registration is not necessary, free of charge.) Note It doesn’t support to upgrade the firmware by using Configurator WD.

  • Page 12: Combination Devices

    Remote I/O unit UENU2D4R12 ・Relay output 4-point ・RS-485 (MODBUS(RTU),MEWTOCOL) 1.3.2 FP7 Series You can use the below FP7 series unit for ELC500. *Refer to the each manual for FP7 series. <Power supply units> Input Specifications Output specifications Model No. 100-240V AC 24V DC 1.0A...
  • Page 13 ELC500 Control unit <Analog input and output units> Number of Product name Specifications Model No. channels Voltage / current, conversion rate: FP7 analog input unit 25 μs/channel, resolution: max. 16 bits, (high-speed and 8 channels AFP7AD8 multi-channel type) accuracy: ±0.1 % F.S. or less (at 25℃)
  • Page 14 ELC500 Control unit <Pulse output units> Specifications Number of Model No. Output type Operation speed axes controlled 2 axes AFP7PG02T Transistor 1 pps to 500 kpps 4 axes AFP7PG04T 2 axes AFP7PG02L Line driver 1 pps to 4 Mpps 4 axes AFP7PG04L <FP7 Programmable input/output units>...

  • Page 15: Combination Devices List

    ELC500 Control unit 1.3.3 Combination Devices List <FP7 Series> Product name Model No. ELC500 Power supply unit AFP7PSA1 Available Power supply unit AFP7PSA2 Available AFP7X16DX Available FP7 input unit AFP7X32D2 Available AFP7X64D2 Available AFP7Y16R Available AFP7Y16T Available AFP7Y32T Available FP7 output unit...

  • Page 16: Restrictions Of Combination Devices

    ELC500 Control unit Restrictions of Combination Devices 1.4.1 Common Restrictions for each Unit ELC 500 can be used by combining any input / output unit and high function unit. Up to 8 units can be connected. Be sure to connect the end unit at the end of system.

  • Page 17: Restrictions Of Power Supply Selection And Combination

    Power Supply for Internal Circuit ■Restrictions of power supply for interenal circuit and unit combination Power supply for internal circuit is supplied by power supply unit or power supply terminal of ELC500. Select unit according to the below explaination. With power supply unit...
  • Page 18 ELC500 Control unit Point Using FPWIN PRO7, you can check the cunsumption current.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Parts Name And Functions

    When lower communication error Light red When operating error (SD memory card writing error, RTC error) Change color according to demand alarm output of ELC500. Not available for alarm link control Flash green Under Start control or Cyclic control CTRL...
  • Page 20 ●Serial Mode switch Use to change serial mode at COM1 port and COM2 port. Remove cover on the side of ELC500, it shows the switches on the PC board. At default setting, it set to RS-485 for both COM1 and COM2.
  • Page 21 ELC500 Control unit (3) COM0 port (RS-232C) 1-channe for 3-wire RS-232C port Signal Function Direction Transmitting data Output RS-232C COM. 0 Receiving data Input Ground for signal (4) GT power supply output port It can be used for power supply to our GT series.
  • Page 22 Removal (7) LAN port Use for connecting to Ethernet LAN. It can be connected programming tool. MAC address is printed on the side of ELC500. It supports the Ethernet interface of 100BASE-TX and 10BASE-T and switches automatic by auto negotiation function.
  • Page 23 After stop blinking access LED, eject SD memory card. Be careful to the direction when inserting. If it is wrong, it might break unit and SD memory card. (12) Mode switch It switches the operation of ELC500. Switch Operation mode Start operation.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Installation And Cabling

    ELC500 Control unit Chapter 3 Installation and Cabling Installation 3.1.1 Install Space ■Panel installing space ・Leave at least 50 mm of space between the wiring ducts of the unit and other devices to allow heat radiation and the unit replacement.

  • Page 25: How To Connect Unit

    ELC500 Control unit 3.1.2 How to Connect Unit You can connect the unit of FP7 series. Connect the power supply unit on the left and the other unit on the right. Connect the unit connectors on the side of the unit with each other.
  • Page 26 ELC500 Control unit 3. Lock them with the fixing hook (2 places). Note - Up to 8 units can be connected for ELC500. - It is impossible to use both of power supply unit and power supply cable (24V DC).

  • Page 27: How To Install Unit

    ELC500 Control unit 3.1.3 How to Install Unit ■Installing on DIN rail 1. Pull all DIN hooks on the back of the unit. 2. Mount the mounting part on DIN rail 3. Making the mounting part as a support fit the bottom side of the unit to DIN rail.

  • Page 28: Cabling

    ELC500 Control unit Cabling 3.2.1 Cabling of Power Supply Unit ■Wiring of power supply unit Be sure to wire correctly according to the terminal arrangement and wiring diagrams. After completing wiring, be sure to attach the terminal cover for safety reasons.
  • Page 29 However, we recommend decreasing noise by using insulated transformer. In order to decrease influence from noise, use twist cable for power supply. ■Isolate power supply system Isolate the wiring system to ELC500, input/output devices, and mechanical power apparatus. ELC500 ■Power supply sequences Power supply sequence of the ELC 500 should be the sequence that it turns OFF before power supply for I/O.

  • Page 30: Cabling Of Power Supply For Elc500

    3.2.2 Cabling of Power Supply for ELC500 For using by supplying 24V DC to ELC500, wire the power supply cable according to the below. Use power supply cable (attached unit: Model No. AFPG805) Insert the power supply cable to power supply connector.

  • Page 31: Grounding

    ■Exclusive grounding ・When supplying 24V DC directly to ELC500, ground the function earth (green). ・For grounding purposes, use wire with the cross section of 1.25mm or more and the resistance of less than 100Ω.

  • Page 32: Wiring Of Com Port Terminal Block

    ELC500 Control unit 3.2.4 Wiring of COM Port Terminal Block ■How to wire 1) Remove wire’s insulation. 7 mm 2) Insert wire into the terminal block until it reaches the back of the block and fasten the screw in a clockwise.
  • Page 33 ELC500 Control unit ■Exclusive tool for rod terminal Manufacture Model No. Phoenix Contact Co. CRIMPFOX6(1212034) ■Recommended cable for RS-232C transmission line Type: Multi-conductor cable with shield Conductor Insulator Size Resistance (at 20℃) Material Thickness 0.3 mm (AWG22) or more Max.58.8Ω/km chloroethylene Max.

  • Page 34: Install And Setup Of Backup Battery

    (common to FP-X) Point Calendar timer can be holded about 1 week by built-in capacitor without backup battery. In order to fully charge built-in capacitor, supply power to ELC500 for at least 30-min. 3.3.2 How to Install 1. Open the card cover.

  • Page 35: Lifetime And Replacement Interval Of Backup Battery

    (SR24 and SR25) turned on or when ERROR LED on ELC500 flashed. Regardless of time passed from detection of a backup battery error, supply power to ELC500 for at least 5 minutes before replacing the backup battery.

  • Page 36: For Your Safety

    When using by suppling 24V DC The working at momentary power failure time less than 4 ms when 24 V DC is supplied to the ELC500 will continue. In case of that ELC500 restart due to power failure, demand calculation will be reset and control for devices will be cancelled.

  • Page 37: Alarm Output

    Relay contact of alarm output is closed when power is turned on, and it is opened when the system watchdog timer of the ELC500 is activated due to a hardware error or program malfunction. System watchdog timer is the timer to detect a hardware error or program malfunction.

  • Page 38: Example Of Connection To Elc500

    ELC500 Control unit Example of Connection to ELC500 There are some representative examples of connecting to ELC500. 3.5.1 Demand Control System Example to use ELC500 as a demand controller Collecting data from Eco-POWER METER via COM1 or COM2 and it output alarm to remote I/O unit according to the settings.
  • Page 39 ELC500 Control unit ■Peak power monitor and control by total measured power Total power Lighting panel ELC500 RS-485 Eco-POWER METER Eco-POWER METER Eco-POWER METER Peak power monitor & control by total power ECOnect Remote I/O unit Total power Contact output...

  • Page 40: Connect To Eco-Power Meter Or Remote I/O Unit

    ELC500 Control unit 3.5.2 Connect to Eco-POWER METER or Remote I/O unit Example of 1:n communication between ELC500 and Eco-POWER METER or Remote I/O unit ELC500 Eco-POWER METER or Remote I/O unit RS-485 ELC500 Eco-POWER METER/ Remote I/O unit Symbol Pin No.
  • Page 41 ■Feedback of output status In order to acquire output status feedback from remote I/O unit, connect device that works synchronize with output contact of remote I/O unit, to input contact of remote I/O unit. ELC500 can acquire output status feedback.

  • Page 42: Chapter 4 Check Before Power On

    - Does wiring have sufficient thickness for expected current? 4 Connection cable - Is cable securely connected? - Are connection cables properly connected? 5 Setup of ELC500 - Does Mode switch set to STOP/PROG.? - Does Card operation switch set correct? 6 Others...

  • Page 43: Flow To Start Operation

    (1) Before power on, check the installation and wiring refer to 4.1. Check Items. (2) After power on, check power LED (blue) and STOP/PROG.LED (green) of ELC500 are light on. In case of using the power supply unit, check POWER LED of the power supply unit is light on.

  • Page 44: Chapter 5 Setup Procedure Of Configurator El500

    ELC500 Control unit Chapter 5 Setup Procedure of Configurator EL500 Configurator EL500 ‘Con figurator EL500’ is the application software in order to use for setup of ELC500. 5.1.1 How to Install It is necessary to install ‘Configurator EL500’ to your PC. Point You can download ‘Configurator EL500’...
  • Page 45 ELC500 Control unit ■How to install (This is image of Windows 10.) It will install automatically in the order NET Framework, Configurator EL500 and USB driver. 1) Execute setup file (configel_freev***.msi). Note ‘***’ in file name means version of the file. Confirm version before downloading from our website.
  • Page 46 ELC500 Control unit 6) Read ‘License Agreement’ and you agree it, check ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’ and click [Next]. 7) Input ‘User Name’ and ‘Organization’ and click [Next]. 8) Destination Folder message is appeared. If you change the destination folder, change it and click [Next].

  • Page 47: How To Uninstall

    Configurator EL500.exe : Configuration software System.Windows.Forms.DataVisualization.dll : Dynamic link library Ja-JP folder : Japanese resource folder 5.1.2 How to Uninstall When uninstalling, select ‘Control Panel -> Add or Remove programs -> Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Control Configurator EL500 and remove.

  • Page 48: Start And Exit Configurator El500

    ELC500 Control unit 5.1.3 Start and Exit Configurator EL500 1) Connect PC to be used for setup with ELC500. There are 2 ways to connect. [1] Directly connect via USB cable to LAN cable. USB or LAN cable [2] Connect via LAN cable using HUB.

  • Page 49: Functions Of Configurator El500

    ELC500 Control unit Functions of Configurator EL500 Starting the software and select at the initial window, it will appear the next window. [Main window] (In case of selecting ‘New file’) Menu bar Tool bar Setup window Navigator [Menu bar] Function...
  • Page 50 Save editing setup file with overwrite. Save As Save editing setup file as a new file. Read out Read out setting data from ELC500. Transfer setup data Transmit setting data to ELC500. Connection device Register device to log or control.

  • Page 51: Menu

    (d) Save As Save editing setup file as a new file. (e) Read out Read out setting data from ELC500. (f) Transfer Transfer setting data to ELC500. Do not disconnect the connected cable or turn off the power of ELC during transferring.

  • Page 52: Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.3.2 Setup (a) Basic configuration Open ELC500 configuration window. (Refer to 5.6.1) (b) Connection device Open connection device setup window. (Refer to 5.6.2) (c) Trigger Open trigger setup window. (Refer to 5.6.3) (d) Remote I/O output Open remote I/O setup window.

  • Page 53: Help

    It can’t update it during RUN mode. Note - Do not turn off ELC500 during updating the firmware. It may break data or unit. - After it completes updating, it will restart. It takes time to recognize USB/LAN. (e) Japanese Change the language to be displayed to Japanese.

  • Page 54: Tool Bar

    4) Save as Save editing setup file as a new file. 5) Read out Read out the setup data of ELC500. 6) Transfer setup data It transfers setup data to ELC500. Do not disconnect the connected cable or turn off the power of ELC during transferring.

  • Page 55: Navigator

    ELC500 Control unit Navigator 1) Logging file It setup items related to create logging files and registers logging devices. (Refer to 5.6.5) 2) Demand It setup items related to create demand monitoring files and resisters devices to use for demand alarm or demand monitoring.

  • Page 56: Setup And Functions

    ELC500 Control unit Setup and Functions 5.6.1 Basic Configuration Setup ELC500 name, network, time etc. You can open the window by 2-way the below. (1) Select [Setup] and click [Basic configuration]. (2) Click icon on tool bar 5.6.1.1 General Setup Set name of ELC500.
  • Page 57 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.1.2 Ethernet Setup Set IP address of ELC500, FTP server, Ethernet connection [1] IP address Set IP address of ELC500. Item Description (a) Obtain IP address It obtains IP address automatically. automatically (b) Use the following IP It set IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.
  • Page 58 ELC500 Control unit [Initial setting value] IP Address 192.168.1.5 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.1.1 Click [Advanced setting], you can set timer value and timeout value for each item. Item Description (a) TCP ULP timeout Set packet alive time for data transmission.
  • Page 59 ELC500 Control unit ■Settings of TCP ULP timeout and TCP resend timer With TCP/IP communication, it resends command at setting times automatically as below. Number of resend = TCP ULP timeout / TCP resend timer Ex.) TCP ULP timeout: 30-sec TCP resend timer: 10-sec TCP ULP = 30 sec.
  • Page 60 ELC500 Control unit [2] FTP server Set to use FTP server function. Item Description Use FTP server function Select use the function or not. <Initial> with check = available User name Set user name for login FTP server. <Initial> root <Set range>...
  • Page 61 ELC500 Control unit [3] FTP client Set to use FTP client function Item Description Use FTP Client function Select use the function or not. <Initial> without check = not available Add or Delete Add FTP server setup. Up to 4 setups can be added.
  • Page 62 ELC500 Control unit ■FTP client function Created files can be transmitted to FTP server when logging file or demand monitor file is created. FTP server ELC500 *Confirm your server manager about each setting. ■Connection mode In active mode FTP connection, server sends a connection request to client in order to establish data transmission connection.
  • Page 63 <Initial> without check = not available Name Set mail sender name. <Set range> 32-letter or less Mail address Set mail address of ELC500 <Set range> 256-letter or less IP address or Hostname Set IP address or name of SMTP server. <Set range> 256-letter or less Port No.
  • Page 64 ELC500 Control unit ■Mail send function It sends mail from ELC500 by using the mail transferring protocol. There are 2 types of sending mail. At an event is occurred. At creating logging file or demand file. Note - When it can’t send mail, it will send mail again according to the setting retry interval and retry count.
  • Page 65 Open method Set connection open method. (Automatically / Manually) <Initial> Automatically <Set range> Automatically / Manually Port No. Set port number to use by ELC500. <Initial> connection 1: 32769 connection 2: 32770 connection 3: 32771 connection 4: 32772 <Set range> UDP/IP: 0 to 65535...
  • Page 66 ELC500 Control unit Point System connection is used for connecting configuration software or programming tool. For connecting configuration them, use it with initial setting. ■Open method (Server / Client) Item Description Server connection (Any destination) Wait for connections from unspecified clients.
  • Page 67 Open method Set connection open method. (Automatically / Manually) <Initial> Automatically <Set range> Automatically / Manually Port No. Set port number to use by ELC500. <Initial> connection 1: 60001 connection 2: 60002 connection 3: 60003 connection 4: 60004 connection 5: 60005...
  • Page 68 ELC500 Control unit Item Description IP address *2 Set IP address of the connected device. Port No. Set port number to use by the connected device. <Initial> 0 <Set range> 0 to 65535 or 1 to 65535 Disconnect time with no Set disconnect time during the communication.
  • Page 69 When ‘Use through function’ of Through connection (COM0) is available, a command to LAN port is passed to COM0. Note - Through function supports only MEWTOCOL communication. - When the station number is EE, it doesn’t through. It responses as ELC500.
  • Page 70 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.1.3 COM port setup Set COM port to use for serial communication. Required items are different according to the selected usage. Set them according to the communication conditions of connected device. ■Usage: Data collection (ELC) (Select this in case of the lower communication)
  • Page 71 <Initial> MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave <Set range> MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave MEWTOCOL7-COM slave MODBUS RTU master/slave General communication PLC link Unit No. Set unit number of ELC500. <Initial> 1 <Set range> MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave: 1 to 99 MEWTOCOL7-COM slave: 1 to 999 MODBUS RTU master/slave:...
  • Page 72 <Set range> Data collection(ELC) / Program control(PLC) Protocol Set communication protocol. <Initial> MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave <Set range> MEWTOCOL-COM master/slave MEWTOCOL7-COM slave MODBUS RTU master/slave General communication PLC link Unit No. Set unit number of ELC500 to connect PLC link. <Initial> 1 <Set range> 1 to 16...
  • Page 73 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Baud rate Set baud rate. <Initial> 19200bps <Set range> 300/ 600 / 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 / 230400bps Link relay / link register Set range by block for device number of used link relay, link memory block number to register.
  • Page 74 Set time manually. Item Description Clock Select the way to transfer time. Select one and click [Setup], it will update time of ELC500. *1 Time zone Select time zone. It is used for mail function and SNTP function. <Initial> GMT+00:00 <Set range>GMT-12:00/GMT-11:00/GMT-10:00/GMT-09:00/...
  • Page 75 In Japan, it is +0900. ■Automatic acquisition timing It accesses to SNTP server at selected timing and synchronize the time. -Power ON When ELC500 turn on -Every month Once in a month at setting date -Every week Once in a week at setting day of week...
  • Page 76 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.1.5 Option setup Set other items related to data collecting. Item Description Create a MOD file when Select to use the function or not. RUN => STOP/PROG. <Initial> with check = available Use most recent data for Select to use the function, if a communication error is logging data.
  • Page 77 ELC500 Control unit Point This is the working of ‘Use most recent data for logging data’ function. <In case of ‘Not available’> At (1) Communication error, No logging data ( - ) At (2) Communication error, No logging data ( - )

  • Page 78: Connection Device Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.2 Connection Device Setup Setup and register devices that ELC500 collect or control. You can open the window by 2-way the below. * It select ‘Program control (PLC)’ as a usage with COM port setup, connected devices can’t be registered.
  • Page 79 ELC500 Control unit ■ COM0 Register a device that is connected to COM0. Double-click the line with the same unit No. as the device to be registered, and setup window will be displayed. Up to 99 units can be registered and you can use filtering function to display the registered units.
  • Page 80 ELC500 Control unit ■COM1, 2 Register devices that are connected to COM1 and COM2. Double-click the line with the same unit No. as the device to be registered, and setup window will be displayed. Up to 99 units can be registered and you can use filtering function to display the registered units.
  • Page 81 ELC500 Control unit ■ Ethernet Register a device that is connected to Ethernet. Double-click any vacant line, and setup window will be displayed. Up to 197 units can be registered and you can use filtering function to display the registered units.
  • Page 82 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Registered unit number is displayed. Name Set name for the connected device. <Set range> 32-letter or less Specify connection device Set type for the connected device. <Initial> KW2M <Set range> KW2M/ Other Expansion unit *1 Set when the connection device has expansion unit(s).

  • Page 83: Trigger Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.3 Trigger Setup In order to perform a data collection, logging file update, write data, send mail, special control, etc., it is necessary to setup the timing to execute them in advance. The timing is called ‘Trigger’.
  • Page 84 ELC500 Control unit ■User Trigger It set triggers you need by yourself. Double-click any vacant line, and setup window will be displayed. You can setup trigger with 6 types. Condition Description Fixed cycle Trigger occurs at setting cycle. Appointed time Trigger occurs at setting time.
  • Page 85 ELC500 Control unit <Fixed cycle> Select ‘Fixed cycle’ for type. Trigger occurs at setting cycle. Item Description Name Set trigger name. <Set range> 32-letter or less Cycle Set trigger occurred condition. <Initial> Per second 1 <Set range> Per second 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30...
  • Page 86 ELC500 Control unit <Appointed time> Select ‘Appointed time’ for type. Trigger occurs at setting time. Item Description Name Set trigger name. <Set range> 32-letter or less Cycle Set trigger occurred condition. <Initial> Per minute 1 <Set range> Per minute MM/dd hh:mm:0 to MM/dd hh:mm:59...
  • Page 87 ELC500 Control unit <Appointed period> Select ‘Appointed period’ for type. Trigger occurs during the setting period. When it changes to RUN mode during the period, or at the setting start time during RUN mode, trigger occurs. Item Description Name Set trigger name.
  • Page 88 ELC500 Control unit <Monitor data (relay)> Select ‘Monitor data (relay)’ for type. When compare the setting contact and input condition value and it meets the conditions, a trigger occurs. [MEWTOCOL] [MODBUS] Item Description Name Set trigger name. <Set range> 32-letter or less...
  • Page 89 ELC500 Control unit <Monitor data (register)> Select ‘Monitor data (register)’ for type. When compare the setting register value and input condition value and it meets the conditions, a trigger occurs. [MEWTOCOL] [MODBUS] Item Description Name Set trigger name. <Set range> 32-letter or less...
  • Page 90 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Conditions Set conditions to occur trigger. <Initial> formula: > value: 0 <Set range> formula: > / < / ≧ / ≦ / = / ≠ Recovery *7*8 Set conditions to recover trigger. Set as condition value ≧ recovery value <Initial>...
  • Page 91 ELC500 Control unit <Combination> Select ‘Combination’ for type. When it meets selected triggers, a trigger occurs. Item Description Name Set trigger name. <Set range> 32-letter or less Conditions Select 2 type of trigger to combine conditions. AND: Trigger occurs when it meets both triggers.

  • Page 92: Remote I/O Output Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.4 Remote I/O Output Setup Setup output status of connected remote I/O unit according to alarm level. Select [Setup] and click [Remote I/O output]. Up to 16 units output status can be set. Double-click the line, and setup window will be displayed.
  • Page 93 No alarm Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Note In case of setting remote I/O unit to remote I/O output, when it shifts RUN mode to STOP/PROG mode, ELC500 writes output status with no alarm to the registered remote I/O unit.

  • Page 94: Logging File Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.5 Logging File Setup 5.6.5.1 Logging File Setup items related to logging data file. You can mail or upload by FTP the logging data file according to the settings. It collects data from the connected device at logging trigger and creates file as csv format at new file creating timing.
  • Page 95 ELC500 Control unit ■Basic setup Set items related to logging data. Item Description File name Set name for logging file (csv). <Set range>:32-letter or less Logging trigger No. Set trigger to use for data logging. It logs data to file at setting trigger.
  • Page 96 ELC500 Control unit ■Mail setup Set items related to send mail. Item Description Send mail when creating file Select to use the function or not. <Initial> without check = not available Destination Check boxes to send mail. You can send mail to several destinations by checking boxes.
  • Page 97 Register 3 addresses: up to 254-letter can be used Note - In order to send mail, it is necessary to setup Ethernet of ELC500. Refer to 5.6.1.2. - For using this function, set mail sending cycle 5-min or more. - When attached file name has space, it can’t send mail. If there is no attachment, confirm your network administrator.
  • Page 98 - According to FTP server, there is a restriction for using letter for file name and folder name. Set name according to FTP server specifications. - For using thig function, it is necessary to setup FTP client of ELC500.
  • Page 99 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.5.2 Logging Device Registration Set logging data type from the connected devices. Select one from [File No.0] to [File No.15] on navigator and it displays list of logging device setup window. Double-click the line to setup. [MEWTOCOL]...
  • Page 100 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Name Set name for logging device. <Set range> 32-letter or less Communication I/F *1 Set communication I/F that is connected the devices used to collect relay data. <Initial> Main unit <Set range> Main unit/COM0 /COM1 /COM2 /Ethernet Connection device *2 Set device to collect logging data.
  • Page 101 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Number of decimal places It shows decimal point number for current value monitor, and csv file. <Initial> 0 <Set range> 0 to 4 Unit Set unit. It doesn’t have to be used. <Set range> 8-letter or less *1 It displays communication I/F that device is registered.
  • Page 102 ELC500 Control unit [MODBUS] When target is [Relay] When target is [Resister] Item Description Name Set name for logging device. <Set range> 32-letter or less Communication I/F Set communication I/F that is connected devices used to collect data. <Initial> Main unit <Set range>...
  • Page 103 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Logging contents Set logging data contents. Inst. value: Collecting value is saved without change. Diff. value: Differential value from the previous collected value is saved. <Initial> Inst. value <Set range> Inst. value / Diff. value...
  • Page 104 ELC500 Control unit ■Details of Logging Data [Relay] Logging way is fixed to inst. Value. ○ : Inst. value : Relay ON Logging cycle 1 Logging cycle 2 Logging cycle 3 It records ON/OFF status of relay for each logging cycle.
  • Page 105 ELC500 Control unit [Register] Logging ways are selected from the below. 1) Inst.value 2)Diff.value ○：Inst.value ○ ○ ○ ○ Logging cycle 1 Logging cycle 2 Logging cycle 3 1) Inst.value: Latest value for every logging cycle is recorded. ○ ○...
  • Page 106 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.5.3 Folder Composition of Logging Files Logging files are saved with the composition below in SD memory card. Ex.) When it creates the files in SD memory card. Sample( ----- CURRENT ----- ). csv ----- ----- ).

  • Page 107: Demand Setup

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.6 Demand Setup Setup items related to demand control and register devices to monitor demand value. Click [Demand] and it displays list of demand setup window. In order to use demand function, check box of ‘Use demand function’.
  • Page 108 ELC500 Control unit ■Basic setup Set items related to demand file. Item Description File name Set file name (csv format). <Set range> 32-letter or less Saved file number Set number of saved file in folder. <Initial> 100 <Set range> 1 to 100 *1 It can’t use the below letters.
  • Page 109 ELC500 Control unit ■Mail setup Set items related to mail sending. Item Description (a) Send mail when creating file Select to use the function or not. <Initial> without check = not available (b) Destination Check boxes to send mail. You can send mail to several destinations by checking boxes.
  • Page 110 Register 3 addresses: up to 254-letter can be used Note - In order to send mail, it is necessary to setup Ethernet of ELC500. Refer to 5.6.1.2. - For using this function, set mail sending cycle 5-min or more. - When attached file name has space, it can’t send mail. If there is no attachment, confirm your network administrator.
  • Page 111 - According to FTP server, there is a restriction for using letter for file name and folder name. Set name according to FTP server specifications. - For using thig function, it is necessary to setup FTP client of ELC500.
  • Page 112 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.6.2 Demand Alarm Setup Set items related to demand alarm. Select demand type and double-click a line from No.1 to No.8. Set items related to demand alarm. [Terms for Demand Function] Item Description Present demand Integrated value from start the period to the elapsed time Target power Target value to monitor demand value so as not to exceed.
  • Page 113 ELC500 Control unit ■Fixed-time demand (Average power method) This is the method of monitor and control by estimation demand value from the ratio of the demand value increased from the start time to elapsed time. It monitors every 1-min. When the estimated demand, calculated from average power for the elapsed time, exceeds the target value, it output alarm in 3 stages.
  • Page 114 ELC500 Control unit <Alarm example 3> Present demand is over Reference demand. → Alarm 2 Adjustment demand is over Control demand. <Alarm example 4> Present demand is over Reference demand. → Alarm 3 Adjustment demand is over Limit control demand.
  • Page 115 ELC500 Control unit ■Setup for Fixed-time demand (Average power method) Item Description Name Set name for demand control pattern <Set range> 32-letter or less Trigger Set trigger from the registered trigger. It works alarm function at this trigger, it works alarm function.
  • Page 116 ELC500 Control unit ■Fixed-time demand (Moving average power method) This is the method of monitor and control by estimation demand value from the ratio of the demand value increased from the start time to elapsed time. It monitors every 1-min. When the estimated demand, calculated from average power for the elapsed time, exceeds the target value, it output alarm in 3 stages.
  • Page 117 ELC500 Control unit <Alarm example 3> Moving average time: 5 min. Present demand is over Reference demand. → Alarm 2 Adjustment demand is over Control demand. <Alarm example 4> Moving average time: 5 min. Present demand is over Reference demand.
  • Page 118 ELC500 Control unit ■Setup for Fixed-time demand (Moving average power method) Item Description Name Set name for demand control pattern <Set range> 32-letter or less Trigger Set trigger from the registered trigger. It works alarm function at this trigger, it works alarm function.
  • Page 119 ELC500 Control unit Moving average time Set moving average time for 1 half. half <Initial> 1 min. <Set range> 1 to 10 Moving average time Set moving average time for 2 half. half <Initial> 1 min. <Set range> 1 to 10 Switching time from 1 Set time to switch moving average time.
  • Page 120 ELC500 Control unit ■Fixed-time demand (Faster moving average system) This is the method of monitor and control by estimation demand value from the ratio of the demand value increased from the start time to elapsed time. It monitors every 1-min. When the estimated demand, calculated from average power for the elapsed time, exceeds the target value, it output alarm in 3 stages.
  • Page 121 ELC500 Control unit Alarm mask time Set alarm mask time. <Initial> 0 min <Set range> 0 to 10 Use the data of the previous Select use the function, it calculates estimated demand period demand using the incline of power in the previous period, or not.
  • Page 122 ELC500 Control unit ■IEC demand It monitors demand at the setting interval. IEC demand is supported only demand calculation. <Calculation formula> N (min): period Present demand = Integral power from the start to elapsed time x (60/ N (min)) Sliding block interval demand It calculates demand by setting interval.
  • Page 123 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Name Set name for demand control pattern. <Set range> 32-letter or less Trigger Set trigger from the registered trigger. It works alarm function at this trigger, it works alarm function. Period Set demand period. <Initial> 15 min <Set range>...
  • Page 124 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.6.3 Alarm Link Control In order to control remote I/O according to the demand alarm. When using the alarm link control function, check box [Use control according to alarm level]. Click [Remote I/O output]. It can’t check when IEC demand is selected.
  • Page 125 - It can’t set COM0 for communication I/F of remote I/O unit. - In case of setting remote I/O unit to remote I/O output, when it shifts RUN mode to STOP/PROG mode, ELC500 writes output status with no alarm to the registered remote I/O unit.
  • Page 126 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.6.4 Demand Monitor Device Setup items related to demand monitor device. Select [Demand monitor device] on navigator and it displays list for demand monitoring device setup window. Double-click the line to setup. Note - Up to 50 devices are registered.
  • Page 127 ELC500 Control unit ■MEWTOCOL Item Description Name Set name for demand monitoring device. <Set range> 32-letter or less Communication I/F Set communication I/F that is connected devices used to collect data. <Initial> Main unit <Set range> Main unit/COM0 /COM1 /COM2 /Ethernet *1 Connection device *2 Set device to collect logging data.
  • Page 128 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Multiplier Set conversion value of collecting data. <Initial> 1 <Set range> 0.0001 to 9999.9999 Number of decimal places It shows decimal point number for current value monitor, and csv file. <Initial> 0 <Set range> 0 to 4 Unit Set unit.
  • Page 129 ELC500 Control unit ■MODBUS Item Description Name Set name for demand monitoring device. <Set range> 32-letter or less Communication I/F *1 Set communication I/F that is connected the devices. <Initial> Main unit <Set range> Main unit /COM0 /COM1 /COM2 /Ethernet Connection device Set device to collect logging data.
  • Page 130 ELC500 Control unit Item Description Number of decimal places It shows decimal point number for current value monitor, and csv file. <Initial> 0 <Set range> 0 to 4 Unit *8 Set unit. It doesn’t have to be used. <Set range> 8-letter or less *1 It displays communication I/F that device is registered.
  • Page 131 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.6.5 Folder Composition of Demand Files Demand files are saved with the composition below in SD memory card. Ex.) When it creates the files in SD memory card. Demand( ---- CURRENT ----- ). csv ---- ----- ).
  • Page 132 ELC500 Control unit Details of each item Item Description Date Time Reference Reference demand Control Control demand Limit Limit control demand Adjust Adjustment demand Target Target power Present Present demand Estimated Estimated demand Alarm Current alarm level Power Differential value of total integral power...
  • Page 133 ELC500 Control unit ■Format of demand files under [DEMAND_LT] folder Demand file under [DEMAND_LT] folder is recorded with the format below. It doesn’t create file when ‘IEC demand’ is selected. Date Time Reference Control Limit Adjust Target Present Estimated Alarm...

  • Page 134: Special Control

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.7 Special Control Setup items related to start control and cyclic control. 5.6.7.1 Start Control This is the control that shifts start time for each group in order to reduce peak power. Remote I/O units are divided to 4-group and it controls them to make status at alarm 3 at start.
  • Page 135 ELC500 Control unit ■Setup for Start control Select [Start control] on navigator and it changes to the window. Double-click the line and setup window will be displayed.
  • Page 136 - When the same trigger is selected, a trigger with smaller registered number has a priority. - In case of setting remote I/O unit to remote I/O output, when it shifts RUN mode to STOP/PROG mode, ELC500 writes output status with no alarm to the registered remote I/O unit.
  • Page 137 ELC500 Control unit 5.6.7.2 Cyclic Control This is control that stops each group at the setting cycle to reduce peak power. Remote I/O units are divided to 4-group and it controls them to make status at alarm 3 for during establishment the trigger, one by one sequentially.
  • Page 138 ELC500 Control unit ■Setup for Cyclic control Select [Cyclic control] on navigator and it changes to the window. Double-click the line and setup window will be displayed.
  • Page 139 - When the same trigger is selected, a trigger with smaller registered number has a priority. - In case of setting remote I/O unit to remote I/O output, when it shifts RUN mode to STOP/PROG mode, ELC500 writes output status with no alarm to the registered remote I/O unit.

  • Page 140: Write Data

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.8 Write data ELC 500 can write data such as relay status, registers by setting trigger. For example, when trigger condition is established, it can initialize some registers. Select and double-click line of No to setup, setup window is displayed.
  • Page 141 ELC500 Control unit [MEWTOCOL-COM] When target is [Relay] When target is [Resister] [MEWTOCOL] Item Description Selected registered number is displayed. Name Set name. Communication I/F Set communication I/F that is connected the devices to write data. Connection device Register device to write data if it doesn’t yet.
  • Page 142 ELC500 Control unit [MODBUS RTU] When target is [Relay] When target is [Resister] Item Description Selected registered number is displayed. Name Set name. Communication I/F Set communication I/F that is connected the devices to write data. Connection device Register device to write data if it doesn’t yet.
  • Page 143 ELC500 Control unit Note - It write as the below according to setting. [Device N DEC2W 0x01234567(H), DEC4W 0x0123456789ABCDEF(H) Writing order in outside device (N: integer) Low word – High word ( High word - Low word ( DEC2W) DEC2W)

  • Page 144: Send Mail

    ELC500 Control unit 5.6.9 Send mail ELC500 can send mail to designated address (mail address) by setting trigger. For example, you can receive mail when it detects an abnormal value by setting. Select and double-click line of No to setup.
  • Page 145 Selected registered number is displayed. (Max. 16) Set trigger to send mail. (b) Trigger Main unit trigger: Select trigger No, from registered triggers. Status change: Designate ELC500 status change. Ladder command: Designate program command by FPWIN Pro7. Trigger No./ Set trigger.

  • Page 146: Maintenace

    If it doesn’t show it, check the connection and power supply of USB driver and USB port. It shows all COM port including for ELC500. Select COM port of ELC500. Point - You can confirm the COM port by Device Manager in Control panel.
  • Page 147 - Set ELC500 to STP/PROG mode when it transmits data. - When ELC500 and PC are on a different network group, it can be searched but it can’t be set. It is necessary to change IP address of ELC500 or PC.

  • Page 148: Status View

    You can confirm the capacity of inserted SD memory card. Note - It can show a remaining capacity of SD memory card only when it is using Panasonic industrial SD memory card 4GB or more. It doesn’t show it of SD memory card with 4GB or less.

  • Page 149: Current Value Monitor

    ELC500 Control unit 5.7.3 Current Value Monitor It displays the values of logging devices, demand monitoring devices that are registered and communication information. Select [Online] and click [Current value monitor] to open the window. Point - For device in which communication error occurs, ‘-’ is displayed in Current value.

  • Page 150: Logging File Download

    Select [Online] and click [Logging file download] to open the window. Click [Connect] after input required information for connection. Item Description Input IP address of ELC500 that has logging file and demand file to Connection device download. User name Input user name.
  • Page 151 ELC500 Control unit Point - Click [Back] to move the upper folder. - It uses FTP command to display list and download data. It works with PASV mode, it passes firewall. Note - Max. connection number is 4. It can’t access when the connection number is 5 or more.

  • Page 152: Read Out System History

    ELC500 Control unit 5.7.5 Read Out System History ELC500 records history such as power on time, error time and so on. Read out the system history and output files. Select [Online] and click [Read out system history] to open the window.
  • Page 153 ELC500 Control unit Item Characteristic Remarks Event related to Ethernet Ethernet cable Connection When change connection connection status status status of Ethernet cable Speed (Disconnect / Connect) Login FTP server Login status When change login status (Login / to FTP server...
  • Page 154 Return Note - It doesn’t record that when ELC500 transmit setup data to remote I/O unit. - Up to 200 records for system history can be saved. When it reaches 200 records, it deletes record from the older record and save new...

  • Page 155: Remote I/O Setup

    Initialize Select device number and initializer it. Note - This function can’t be used with remote I/O unit version 1.10 or earlier. - It is necessary to read out the settings of ELC500 via Configurator 500 before using this function.

  • Page 156: Mode Change

    It changes operation mode of ELC500. Select [Online] and click [Maintenance], [Mode change] to open the window. Note During stop operation for ELC500, it doesn’t shift to RUN mode. 5.7.8 Password Setup / Password Delete Set items related to password to be used for transfer and read out setup data.
  • Page 157 It is impossible to crack the password by our company. ・ELC500 should be set to STOP/PROG mode in order to set password. You can’t set password during RUN mode. ・Once you enter wrong password 3 times, you can’t access until it power on again.

  • Page 158: Initialize

    Select [Option] and click [Initialize] to initialize ELC500. Confirmation widow is displayed and click [OK]. Complete window will be displayed and it completes initialization. Note Setup the password during STOP/PROG mode. - Do not turn off ELC500 during updating the firmware. It may break data or unit.

  • Page 159: Firmware Update

    ELC500 Control unit 5.7.10 Firmware Update Update the firmware of ELC500. When updating the firmware, change to STOP/PROG. mode. Select [Option] and click [Firmware update] to open the window. It will acquire the current version and USB port No. automatically and display them.
  • Page 160 Confirm that RUN and STOP/PROG. LED are flashing and click [OK]. 6) It starts updating the firmware. Do not turn off the power. 7) When it completes updating, ELC500 will be restarted automatically. Confirm that error LED isn’t lit, click [OK].

  • Page 161: Overlap Of Each Control

    ELC500 Control unit Overlap of each Control ELC500 performs alarm link control, start control, cyclic control simultaneously. This is the explanation about working when several controls are overlapped ■When start control overlaps with alarm link control During executing start control (under control alarm 3), start control has a priority.
  • Page 162 ELC500 Control unit ■When start control overlaps with cyclic control Higher alarm level control has a priority. ・When cyclic control occurs during start control is executed Alarm 3 Cyclic control No alarm Alarm 3 Start control No alarm Alarm 3...
  • Page 163 ELC500 Control unit ■When 2 or more cyclic control overlap You can set 4 patterns of No.1 to No.4 for cyclic control. When the controls overlap, cyclic control that occurs first has a priority. (The below shows that during it executes cyclic control No.1, No.2 trigger occurs.) Cyclic control No.1 trigger...

  • Page 164: Chapter 6 I/O Number Allocation

    ■Starting word number of input/output unit, high-function unit By default setting, the starting word number for the unit connected next to ELC500 is set to ‘10’. And the I/O numbers start with X100 or Y100. The starting word number for each unit can be changed by using FPWIN Pro7.

  • Page 165: List Of Occupied I/O Points For Each Unit

    WX7 to WX9 WY7 to WY9 Input/output contacts of ELC500 are allocated for using the functions of each unit. Regardless of use of the functions, it occupies 10 words (160 points, WX0 to WX9) for input and 10 words (160 words, WY0 to WY9) for output.

  • Page 166: Optional Allocation Using Fpwin Pro7

    Optional Allocation Using FPWIN Pro7 6.2.1 Registration of Unit to be Used and Starting Word Number Setup I/O allocation for ELC500 and the connected unis by using FPWIN Pro7. Select [Open project……] Download the project from our website and use it to programming.
  • Page 167 ELC500 Control unit [Would you like to change the path to the user library?] Click [No]. From the tree view, select [PLC (ELC500)] and [I/O map and unit configuration]. I/O Allocation setup window is displayed at the main window. Select and double-click slot No.0.
  • Page 168 - When a starting word address is not input, system input it automatically. - Based on the starting word address allocated to each unit, I/O numbers are allocated. - Starting word address of I/O number allocated to the internal functions of ELC500 can be changed to another number.

  • Page 169: Chapter 7 Sd Memory Card Operation

    - SD memory card has been affected by static electricity or electric noise. - SD memory card was removed, or ELC500 was power off, while the card was being accessed. (e.g. saving data into the card, deleting data from the card).

  • Page 170: How To Insert Sd Memory Card

    Card cover SD memory card Point -If card cover is opened during access to SD memory card while ELC500 is operating, a self-diagnosis error is detected and operation is stopped. Access to SD memory card is also stopped. -Before removing an SD memory card, confirm that LED [SD] on ELC500 has been turned off.

  • Page 171: Operation By Sd Memory Card

    Auto execution file ‘autoexec.fp7’ and comment file ‘comment.fp7’ of a project saved in SD memory card, are transmitted to the execution memory RAM. It transmits the project when ELC500 powered on or it change mode to ‘RUN’. Note During it operates by SD memory card, it is impossible to RAM/ROM operation until power...

  • Page 172: Transmission From Sd Memory Card To Execution Memory

    ELC500 Control unit Transmission from SD Memory Card to Execution Memory Insert SD memory card and set Mode switch to ‘COPY’, it transmit project in SD memory card to ROM1 and write it in as an execution project. ■Switch setup STOP/PROG.

  • Page 173: Chapter 8 Communication

    ELC500 Control unit Chapter 8 Communication MEWTOCOL communication ◆Command and response functions ELC sends commands (instructions) to the connected devices, and receives responses in return. This enables ELC and the connected devices to converse with each other, so that various kinds of information can be obtained and provided.

  • Page 174: Modbus(Rtu) Communication

    ELC500 Control unit MODBUS(RTU) Communication MODBUS(RTU) is serial communication protocol designed for programmable logic controller (PLC) by Modicon in 1979. ●Sends 8-bit binary data in command as is. Data structure Start bit : 1 bit Data length : 8 bits * 7-bit data length is not available.
  • Page 175 ELC500 Control unit Error code Meaning Function code error (Non-existent function code) Number error of coil, input relays or registers (out of range) Quantity error of coil, input relays or registers (out of range) ●Error check: 16-bit data for detecting communication error (Refer to the next section.) ●Response in normal status:...

  • Page 176: Registers

    ELC500 Control unit Chapter 9 Registers Operation Memory Area Name Usable devices and ranges Functions Turns on or off based on external input. External input 8,192 points (X0 to X511F) *1 External output 8,192 points (Y0 to Y511F) *1 Externally outputs on or off state.
  • Page 177 ELC500 Control unit Name Usable devices and ranges Functions 15 double words (I0 to IE) Register can be used as an address of Index register (with a switching function) memory area and constants modifier. Timer set value 4,096 double words Data memory for storing timer target data.

  • Page 178: Data Registers Map

    ELC500 Control unit Data Registers Map ELC500 uses the following data registers (DT). You can use only user area. DT register No. ELC500 usage area FPWIN Pro7 setup ・ ELC500 system area ・ DT39999 user area DT40000 non-hold type ・...

  • Page 179: Data Registerd For Data Collection

    ELC500 Control unit Data Registerd for Data Collection The below data registers are used for data collection. Using DT0 to 15999, it display current value monitor of ELC500 logging data. Register starting No. Register starting No. DT range Registration File No.

  • Page 180: Data Registers For Demand

    ELC500 Control unit Data Registers for Demand ELC uses data for demand information on DT3xxxx, these registeres support only MEWTOCOL. (It doesn’t support MODBUS.) Register No. Name Description DT30014 Present demand value Stores present demand value DT30015 DT30016 Estimated demand...
  • Page 181 ELC500 Control unit Register No. Saved register No. Name DT32200 ‐ Monthly max. demand value (this month) DT32201 DT32202 ‐ Monthly max. demand value (1-month ago) DT32203 DT32204 ‐ Monthly max. demand value (2-month ago) DT32205 ： ： ： DT32226 ‐...

  • Page 182: Special Internal Relay(R)

    ELC500 Control unit Special Internal Relay(R) ELC500 uses the following special interenal relays. Do not use them and do not write to the relay number not listed. These relays can be referred by MEWTOCOL. (It doesn’t support MODBUS.) Relay No.

  • Page 183: System Relays (Sr)

    ELC500 Control unit System Relays (SR) ELC500 uses the following system relays (SR). These system relays can be used in programs. Device No. Name Description Turns on when a self-diagnosis error occurs. Self-diagnosis error codes are Self-diagnostic error flag saved in the system data register SD0.
  • Page 184 ELC500 Control unit Device No. Name Description SR10 Normally-on relay Is normally on. SR11 Normally-off relay Is normally off. SR12 Scan relay Turns on or off in each scan. Goes on for only the first scan after operation (RUN) has been started, and...
  • Page 185 ELC500 Control unit Device No. Name Description ON: Cover open SR30 SD slot cover status flag OFF: Cover closed SD memory card ON: With an SD memory card SR31 attachment flag OFF: Without an SD memory card SD memory card...

  • Page 186: System Data Registers (Sd)

    ELC500 Control unit System Data Registers (SD) ELC500 uses the following system data registers (SD). These system data registers can be used in programs. Device No. name Description SD0 *1 Self-diagnostic error code Stores the error code when a self-diagnosis error occurred.
  • Page 187 ELC500 Control unit Device No. name Description SD card access instruction execution Error codes while the SD card access instruction is executed SD30 result are stored. SD50 Calendar timer (year) Saves year, month, day, hour, minute, second SD51 Calendar timer (month)

  • Page 188: Chapter 10 Self-Diagnostic And Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 10 Self-diagnostic and Trouble shooting 10.1 Self-diagnostic 10.1.1 Status indicator of LED ELC500 has the self-diagnostic function that identifies errors and stops operation if necessary. When an error occurs, the status indicator LED shows as below. STOP/ ERROR ALARM Description Status PROG.

  • Page 189: Not Change To Run Mode

    Confirm the status in the following procedure. <Procedure> 1. Change to STP/PROG. mode and power off ELC500 and then turn on again. If ALARM LED is ON again, it may be a problem with ELC500. If ALARM LED is OFF, it may have been caused by noise or another temporary phenomenon.

  • Page 190: Power Led Does Not Turn On

    Confirm the status in the following procedure. <Procedure> 1. Power off ELC500 and double-check the wiring status (e.g. loose terminal?) 2. Check if output of the power supply unit exceeds the rating. If the internal power supply capacity is not sufficient, examine the combination of the units.

  • Page 191: Troubleshooting

    ELC500 Control unit 10.3 Troubleshooting ■SD memory card Condition Cause Action to take When inserting SD SD memory card is not installed Remove SD memory card and insert it securely memory card, correctly. again and close cover. the access LED does...
  • Page 192 Set DT00520. Remote I/O unit doesn’t work Setup data is not transmitted to Set ELC500 to RUN mode. according to setup conditions remote I/O unit. Remote I/O unit is set to forced Check that dip switch No.9 of remote I/O unit is...
  • Page 193 ELC500 Control unit ■Demand control by using wireless device Condition Cause Action to take Demand value is not Registered points are too much and Reduce the registered points of each device. correct. it can’t communicate correctly. Check multiplier or digit for each device.
  • Page 194 Reset ELC500 and set time. status view. It may be power off during rebooting Update it again. after complete the updating. In case of that it fails again, ELC500 may be Fail to update firmware broken. Please contact us. [Unit verification error It may be an error in a connected Check the project and write it again.

  • Page 195: Error Code

    The wait time until the power turns on can be set in the I/O map configuration dialog box. ELC configuration data Setup data for ELC500 may be broken. Stop error Start Configurator EL500 and create new setup.
  • Page 196 ELC500 Control unit Code Name Operation Error contents and steps to take Stop A program with a syntax error has been written. Switch to Syntax error Auto clear the STOP/PROG. mode and correct the error. The same relay is used multiple times in OT instruction, etc.
  • Page 197 ELC500 Control unit Code Name Operation Error contents and steps to take Copy failure: Cover Stop The card cover is open and the copy process cannot be open Auto clear executed. Close the cover. Copy failure: No SD Stop Copying cannot be executed because there is no SD memory...
  • Page 198 ELC500 Control unit Code Name Operation Error contents and steps to take Select An alarm has occurred in an attached unit. Check the status of Unit alarm occurred (Default the unit in the slot number saved in the system data register stop) SD1.

  • Page 199: Chapter 11 Specifications

    Select a power supply with the capacity of equal to or larger than the capacity of the unit. In addition, select a power supply of 24 W or more even in the minimum configuration. However, ELC500 supplies current max 3A (2A for 50 to 55℃), select the connected unit not exceed the rating.

  • Page 200: Data Logging / Damand Specifications

    ELC500 Control unit 11.3 Data Logging / Damand Specifications 11.3.1 Data Logging Items Instantaneous value, Differential value DEC1W, DEC1W(Unsigned), DEC2W, DEC2W(Unsigned), Data format DEC4W, DEC4W(Unsigned), Logging data (Available in register system) HEX (4-digit / 8-digit / 16-digit), single precision real number,...
  • Page 201 *5 It backup by built-in capacitor without backup battery. In order to fully charge built-in capacitor, supply power to ELC500 for at least 30-min. *6 For FAT6, only saving data is supported. It can’t check capacity of SD memory card.

  • Page 202: Program (Plc) Specifications

    ELC500 Control unit 11.4 Program (PLC) Specifications Item Description Program 32,000 steps Memory capacity Data register 262,144 words Program method Relay symbol method Control method Cyclic operation method Program memory Built-in flash ROM (unnecessary backup battery) Operation speed Basic command 11ns/step...

  • Page 203: Communication Specifications

    ELC500 Control unit 11.5 Communication Specifications 11.5.1 USB Communication (Configurator software) Interface USB2.0 Connector shape USB Mini B type Transmission speed 12Mbps(Full-speed) Protocol MEWTOCOL-COM(slave) Note1) USB port is insulated with the internal circuit. 2) In order to connect PC, it is necessary to install the USB driver.

  • Page 204: Com1 / 2 Port (Rs-485 / Rs-422) Communication

    ELC500 Control unit 11.5.3 COM1 / 2 port (RS-485 / RS-422) Communication Item Specification Initial setting Interface 2-wire system RS-485/ 4-wire system RS-422 *2 RS-485 － Port number － Transmission type － Communication method Half-duplex － Synchronous method Asynchronous communication method －...

  • Page 205: Lan Port (Ethernet) Communication

    * For FAT6, only saving data is supported. It can’t check capacity of SD memory card. <Care for handling SD memory card> Be sure to format before using. In order to format SD memory card, use Panasonic format software. You can download from Panasonic website.

  • Page 206: Chapter 12 Dimensions And Others

    ELC500 Control unit Chapter 12 Dimensions and Others 12.1 Dimensions Unit: mm...
  • Page 207 ELC500 Control unit Revision History Issue Date Manual no. Content of revision September, 2018 WUME-ELC5-01 First edition...
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