Remote Programming; Overview - Panasonic FP7 User Manual

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7.1 Remote Programming

7.1.1 Overview

This function enables PLCs in the same system connected to the network to be programmed
by tool software remotely. For the system which uses FP7 MW Unit, it can be executed under
the following conditions.
 Remote programming function
• By connecting a PC to the USB port or COM0 port of FP7 CPU Unit, operation is performed
by the tool software via the network.
• To operate the remote FP7, it must be connected by the MEWNET-W2.
• To operate remote FP series PLCs (such as FP2SH), either MEWNET-W2 or MEWNET-W
must be connected.
• The remote FP7 cannot be operated from a PC connected to conventional models
FP2/FP2SH.
 Combination (A: Available, Blank: Not available)
PC connection port
FP7
(USB port / COM0 port)
FP7
(USB port / COM0 port)
FP2/FP2SH
(Tool port / COM port)
FP2/FP2SH
(Tool port / COM port)
(Note 1): As the W mode is not available for MEWTOCOL7, remote programming cannot be performed.
(Note 2): As the models other than FP7 does not support MEWTOCOL7, remote programming cannot be performed.
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No. 1
Programmed PLC
FP7
FP2/FP2SH
FP2/FP2SH
FP7
No. 2
W mode W2 mode
A
A
No. 3
Remarks
A (Note 1)
A
A
(Note 2)