Mewtocol-Com (Computer Link); Overview Of Mewtocol-Com - Panasonic FP2 ET-LAN Technical Manual

14.1 MEWTOCOL-COM (Computer Link)

14.1.1 Overview of MEWTOCOL-COM

Command and response functions
The computer sends commands (instructions) to the programmable controller, and receives responses in
return. This enables the computer and programmable controller to converse with each other, so that
various kinds of information can be obtained and provided.
Note:
A user program is required on the computer side in order to carry out a computer link. No program is
necessary on the programmable controller side.
Command and response formats
Note:
Dedicated procedures and conversational formats are used. Transmissions are made by sending ASCII
codes. The computer has the first right of transmission, and the right of transmission then shifts each
time a message is sent.
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