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Panasonic FP2 Technical Manual

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PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit
Technical Manual
ARCT1F302E-2
2008.11

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  • Page 1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Technical Manual ARCT1F302E-2 2008.11...
  • Page 2 It could lead to an electric shock. Copyright / Trademarks -This manual and its contents are copyrighted. -You may not copy this manual,in whole or part,without written consent of Panasonic Electric Works.,Ltd. -Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Table of Contents Before You Start ............
  • Page 5 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Table of Contents Chapter 4 MEWNET - W Mode W Mode Functions ..........

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    About Selecting MEWNET - W2 In order to use the FP2 Multi - wire link unit in MEWNET- 2 mode, the user must write a program on a level of about 300 steps. Proceed only after carefully going over the specifications.
  • Page 7 This introduces the hardware configuration, wiring FP2 Hardware ARCT1F298E methods, I/O allocation, maintenance methods, and manual other information pertaining to the FP2 series. This introduces the hardware configuration, wiring FP3/FP5 W TYPE methods, I/O allocation, maintenance methods, and ACG - M0032 other information pertaining to the MEWNET- W.

  • Page 9: Mewnet- W2 Mode

    Chapter 1 General Specifications How the Multi - wire Link Unit Works ..1 - 3 1.1.1 MEWNET- W Mode ....1 - 4 1.1.2 MEWNET- W2 Mode...
  • Page 10 General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit 1 - 2...

  • Page 11: How The Multi - Wire Link Unit Works

    How the Multi - wire Link Unit Works An overview of the multi - wire link unit The following functions can be accessed with a single FP2 Multi - wire link unit (FP2 - MW), by changing the positions of the mode selector switches (2).

  • Page 12: Mewnet- W Mode

    Communication is possible with conventional FP series devices capable of using the MEWNET - W. The link relays and link registers used for PC Link communication are specified using the system register. FP2 Multi - wire link unit (W mode) Twisted pair cable FP3 and...

  • Page 13: Mewnet- W2 Mode

    1.1.2 MEWNET - W2 Mode Large volumes of data can now be transmitted over long distances. Link communication can be carried out between various FP2 units, using link relays and link registers. Communication limited to only FP2 units is possible.

  • Page 14: Mewnet- F Mode

    Dual - core cables reduce the amount of wiring in the remote I/O system. Remote I/O control is possible, using the FP2 as the master station. Communication with conventional slave stations is possible, using the FP2 as the master station.
  • Page 15 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications 1.1 How the Multi - wire Link Unit Works Specifications Item Description Communication method Two-line, half- duplex transmission Synchronization method Start - stop synchronous system Communication path Twisted pair cable or VCTF cable Transmission distance Total distance: max.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Specifications Specifications 1.2.1 General Specifications Item Descriptions Ambient temperature 0 to 55 C/32 to 131 F Storage temperature - 20 to +70 C/ - 4 to +158 F Ambient humidity 30 to 85 % RH (non-condensing)

  • Page 17: Transmission Specifications

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications Specifications 1.2.2 Transmission Specifications Descriptions Item W mode W2 mode F mode Token bus method Polling method Communication method Baseband transmission method Transmission method 500kbps 500kbps/250kbps 500kbps Transmission speed (Baud rate) Overall distance: Overall distance:...

  • Page 18: Performance Specifications

    General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Specifications 1.2.3 Performance Specifications 1.2.3.1 W and W2 Modes Item Specification W mode W2 mode Communication functions PC link Computer link Data transfer Remote programming Hierarchical link Functions/number of PC link Max. 16 stations Max.

  • Page 19: F Mode

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications Specifications 1.2.3.2 F Mode Item Specification Controllable points per one CPU Max. 2,048 points Controllable points per one unit Max. 2,048 points Controllable slots per one CPU Max. 128 slots Controllable slots per one unit Max.

  • Page 20: Transmission Cable Specifications

    General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Specifications 1.2.4 Transmission Cable Specifications The user should avoid mixing different types of transmission cables in a single network. The same type of transmission cable should be used throughout the network. Table of cables...
  • Page 21 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications Specifications . Notes D (*1): Because polyvinyl chloride has poorer electrical character- istics than polyethylene, the overall transmission distance is shorter. D (*2): If products with the order numbers listed below are in- cluded in the network when the F mode is used, the maxi- mum transmission distance is the distance noted in paren- theses.

  • Page 22: Restrictions When Combinations Are Used

    Mode used Installation position In the W and W2 modes, the FP2 Multi - wire link unit can be installed only on the basic backplane. It cannot be installed on an expansion backplane. In order to boost reliability, the FP2 Multi - wire link unit should be installed as close to the CPU as possible.

  • Page 23: Restrictions On The Number Of Units That Can Be Installed

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications 1.3 Restrictions When Combinations Are Used 1.3.3 Restrictions on the Number of Units that can be Installed MEWNET mode Number of units installed W mode Up to three units can be installed for one CPU.

  • Page 24: Confirming The Design Contents

    Manual and the manuals for the other units. 1.4.2 Confirming I/O Allocations When a FP2 Multi - wire link unit is installed, it automatically occupies 16SE (16 points). This can be changed to 0SE, however, using the NPST - GR programming software. 1 - 16...

  • Page 25: Confirmation When Multiple Units Are Installed

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit General Specifications 1.4 Confirming the Design Contents 1.4.3 Confirmation When Multiple Units are Installed Multi - wire link units which have been installed are called root No. 1, root No. 2, root No. 3, and root No. 4, in sequential order, with root No. 1 being closest to the CPU.
  • Page 26 General Specifications FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Confirming the Design Contents 1 - 18...

  • Page 27: Status Indicator Leds

    Chapter 2 Parts and Its Functions Parts Terminology ......2 - 3 2.1.1 Status Indicator LEDs ... . . 2 - 5 2.1.2 Slave Station Number Display...
  • Page 28 Parts and Its Functions FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit 2 - 2...

  • Page 29: Parts Terminology

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Parts and Its Functions Parts Terminology Parts Terminology Front Rear Parts terminology and functions Status indicator LEDs (* Section 2.1.1) This displays the operation status of the unit, including information such as whether the unit is operating or stopped, errors and alarms, and the communication mode.
  • Page 30 The connector for the unit on the FP2 backplane is connected here. Unit installation screw This screw is used to secure the unit for the FP2 to the backplane. Temporary holding hook This temporary holding hook is used to secure the unit for the FP2 to the backplane. 2 - 4...

  • Page 31: Status Indicator Leds

    : Not F mode : F mode status . Notes D (*1): This occurs if the version of the FP2 CPU is a version pre- vious to Ver.1.05. D (*2): This occurs if there is a transmission error, the slave sta- tion number is out of range, station numbers are over- lapped, or link area allocations are overlapped.

  • Page 32: Slave Station Number Display

    Parts and Its Functions FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Parts Terminology : ON, : Rapid blinking (blinking interval: 0.2 sec), : Slow blinking (blinking interval: 1.0 sec), : OFF Operation Item Item W mode W2 mode F mode PC - L...

  • Page 33: Switch Settings

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Parts and Its Functions Switch Settings Switch Settings 2.2.1 Station Number Selector These are used to set the local station number in the W and W2 modes. (Not used in the F mode.) Upper digit position Lower digit position Align the arrow with the number to be used.

  • Page 34: Mode Selector Switches

    Parts and Its Functions FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Switch Settings 2.2.2 Mode Selector Switches (1) Operation mode Terminal station: With MEWNET, the units at both ends of the network must be specified as “terminal stations”. (Front) When the unit is shipped from the factory, all switches are set to the “OFF” position.
  • Page 35 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Parts and Its Functions Switch Settings 2.2.3 Mode Selector Switches (2) Operation mode(W/W2/F mode selection) Communication speed(W2 mode only) (Rear) When the unit is shipped from the factory, all switches are set to the ”OFF” position.
  • Page 36 Parts and Its Functions FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Switch Settings 2 - 10...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Wiring

    Chapter 3 Wiring Wiring ........3 - 3 3.1.1 Transmission Cable Wiring .
  • Page 38 Wiring FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit 3 - 2...

  • Page 39: Wiring

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Wiring Wiring Wiring 3.1.1 Transmission Cable Wiring When connecting the transmission terminals (RS485) of the various link units, always connect positive (+) terminals with positive (+) terminals, and negative ( - ) terminals with negative ( - ) terminals.

  • Page 40: Crimp Terminal Specifications

    3.1.2 Crimp Terminal Specifications M3 terminal screws are used for the terminals on the FP2 Multi - wire link unit. Crimp ter- minals with the shape shown below should be used. Fasten the terminals securely applying a tightening torque of 0.5 to 0.6 NSm.

  • Page 41: Pc Link Function

    Chapter 4 MEWNET - W Mode W Mode Functions ..... . . 4 - 3 4.1.1 PC Link Function ....4 - 3 4.1.2 Data Transfer Function...
  • Page 42 MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit 4 - 2...

  • Page 43: W Mode Functions

    High - level instructions F145/P145 and F146/P146 are used to exchange data directly with other CPUs. For detailed information, refer to the FP series (FP - C/FP2/FP3/FP5/FP10/ FP10S/ FP10SH) programming manual. 4.1.3...

  • Page 44: Preparing To Use Pc Link

    MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit PC Link PC Link 4.2.1 Preparing to Use PC Link When using PC link in the W mode, link area allocations must be specified. . Notes D Allocations must be specified for both link relays and link reg- isters.

  • Page 45: Link Area Allocation Example

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit MEWNET- W Mode PC Link Link area configuration (words) (words) For PC link 0 For PC link 0 L: 1,024 points LD: 128 words For PC link 1 For PC link 1 L: 1,024 points LD: 128 words...
  • Page 46 MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit PC Link Link register allocation Receive Send area area Receive area Send area Receive area Receive area Receive Send area area Unit No.1 Unit No.2 Unit No.3 Unit No.4 System register Settings for the various units No.
  • Page 47 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit MEWNET- W Mode PC Link Using only a part of the link area Link areas are available for PC link 0 and PC link 1, and 1,024 link relay points and 128 link register words can be used. This does not mean, however, that it is necessary to reserve the entire area.

  • Page 48: Sample Pc Link Program

    MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit PC Link 4.2.4 Sample PC Link Program Condition In this program, Y50 is output from Unit No. 2 when X10 is turned on by Unit No. 1, and Y60 is output from Unit No. 3 when X11 is turned on by Unit No. 1.
  • Page 49 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit MEWNET- W Mode PC Link Link register allocation Receive area Send area Receive area Send area Receive area Send area Receive area Unit No.1 Unit No.2 Unit No.3 Program example Unit No. 1 program Unit No. 2 begins operation Unit No.

  • Page 50: Precautions When Allocating Link Areas

    MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit PC Link 4.2.5 Precautions When Allocating Link Areas If a mistake is made when allocating a link area, be aware that an error will result, and communication will be disabled. Avoid overlapping send areas...
  • Page 51 FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit MEWNET- W Mode PC Link Unallowable allocations Allocations such as those shown below are not possible, either for link relays or link reg- isters. Allocations in which the send area is split Send area Receive area...
  • Page 52 MEWNET- W Mode FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit PC Link 4 - 12...
  • Page 53 Appendix A What to Check If a Problem Occurs If the CPU ERROR LED Lights ... . . 5 - 3 Confirming the Mode Being Used ..5 - 4 What to Check When the ERR LED Is Lighted or Blinking...
  • Page 54 What to Check If a Problem Occurs FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit A - 2...

  • Page 55: Appendix A What To Check If A Problem Occurs

    ALARM/ERROR LED status What to do See chapter 6 of the FP2 hardware manual. Check to see if the CPU is Ver. 1.05 or a subsequent version. This can be checked by looking at the side panel seal on the CPU or the NPST - GR.

  • Page 56: Confirming The Mode Being Used

    What to Check If a Problem Occurs FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit A.2 Confirming the Mode Being Used Confirming the Mode Being Used Procedure 1 To see if the mode being used is appropriate for the objective, check the mode selector switches (2) on the rear panel.

  • Page 57: What To Check When The Err Led Is Lighted Or Blinking

    What to Check When the ERR LED Is Lighted or Blinking Condition The ERR LED of the FP2 Multi - wire link unit is lighted or blinking. Procedure 1 If the ERR LED is lighted, turn the power off and then on again, several times.

  • Page 58: What To Do If A Transmission Error Occurs

    Check to see if the transmission cables are within the specifications range, referring to FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit hardware manual Section 1.2.4. At this point, make sure all of the cables in the link are of the same type, and that multiple types of cables are not being used.
  • Page 59 FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit What to Check If a Problem Occurs A.4 What to Do If a Transmission Error Occurs Procedure 3 Check the status indicator LEDs and Nos. 7 and 8 of the mode setting switches (1) on the front panel to make sure the units at both ends of the network have been designated as terminal stations.
  • Page 60 What to Check If a Problem Occurs FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit A.4 What to Do If a Transmission Error Occurs A - 8...

  • Page 61: Appendix B Dimensions

    Appendix B Dimensions...
  • Page 62 Dimensions FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit B - 2...
  • Page 63 FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit Dimensions (12.6/ 0.496) 93/ 3.661 28/ 1.102 (unit: mm/in.) B - 3...
  • Page 64 Dimensions FP2 Multi - wire Link Unit B - 4...

  • Page 65: Index

    FP2 Multi-wire Link Unit Index Index confirming, 1 - 16 remote programming function, 4 - 3 crimp terminal, 3 - 4 restrictions, 1 - 14 current consumption, 1 - 16 slave station number display selector switch, 2 - 3, 2 - 6...

  • Page 66: Record Of Changes

    Record of changes Manual No. Date Description of changes ARCT1F302E/ JUN.1999 First edition ACG-M302E ARCT1F302E-1/ NOV.2006 Second edition ACG-M302E-1 ARCT1F302E-2/ NOV.2008 Third edition ACG-M302E-2 - Change in Corporate name...
  • Page 68 ARCT1F302E-2 200811 ACG-M302E-2...

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