Network - Panasonic FP-M Hardware Manual

1-1. Features and Functions

2) Network

Computer link function (MEWTOCOL)
This function allows the reading and writing of FP-M contact information and data register content from a host
computer. It can be used for such applications as data collection and the monitoring of operating conditions.
The computer program is written in BASIC and C languages.
Communication between one computer and one FP-M control board
• Using RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types)
The RS232C port can be used for direct connection to a
personal computer.
When connected to an I.O.P. using the computer link
function, the I.O.P.'s data can be read as the FP-M's
internal relay or data register. This can be used for such
operations as production control.
• Using programming tool port (all series)
The programming tool port can also be used for direct
connection to a personal computer.
Note:
• When using a control board equipped with an
RS232C port (C20RC, C20TC, and C32TC types),
various combinations can be created by making a
computer link with the programming tool port and
connecting another device with the RS232C port.
Communication between one computer and 32 FP-M control boards
Using a C-NET adapter, a maximum of 32 FP-M control boards can be connected with one personal computer. If a
bar code reader is connected via the RS232C port, this system can be used for the collection of various production
control information.
AB
C-NET
ABCDEF
ON
ON
PC
C-NET
adapter
ABCDEFGHI
ADAPTER
ON
OFF
standard
type
• Refer to C-NET LINK UNIT Technical Manual for details about computer link.
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FP-M control board
ABCD AB
ABCDEF
ON
PC ON
C-NET
ABCDEFGHI
ADAPTER
ON
OFF
C-NET
adapter
S2 type
Programming
tool port
Personal
computer
FP-M control board
RS232C port
I.O.P.
abcd
abcd abcd
FP-M personal
computer cable
(for NPST-GR)
FP-M control board
Programming tool port
FP-M control board
AB
ABCDEF
ON
PC ON
C-NET
ABCDEFGHI
ADAPTER
ON
OFF
C-NET
adapter
RS232C port
S2 type
AB CD
EF GH
I
AB AB CD
C D EF GH
EF
G H I
I AB
AB
CD
EF GH
I
Bar code reader
Personal computer
FP-M control board
RS232C port
Personal computer
RS232C interface adapter
A maximum of 32 FP-M
control boards can be connected.