Panasonic AFPX-COM5 User manual

February.2007

Additions

：

FP-X

User’s Manual

Related manual:ARCT1F409E-2

Only the supplement added in the manual is mentioned. For other information, refer to the manual No.

ARCT1F409E-2.

-New Release(Release date:Feb.2007)

1.2 Unit Types

1.2.4 Add-on Cassettes (Communication Cassettes/Application Cassettes)

Name Specifications Weight Product No.

FP-X communication

cassette

3-wire 1-channel

Ethernet, RS232C

100V AC:30mA or less

200V AC:20mA or less

24V DC:75mA or less 25g AFPX-COM5

Chapter 2 Specifications and Functions of Control Unit

With the AFPX-COM5, for some units, the “limitations on number of simultaneous input on points” in the input

specifications and the “limitations on number of simultaneous output on points” in the output specifications are

changed.Confirm the units with the table below before use.

Relevant control units

limitations on number of simultaneous

input on points limitations on number of simultaneous

output on points

ＡＦＰＸ－C14R

ＡＦＰＸ－C14RD

ＡＦＰＸ－C30RD

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limitations on number of simultaneous

input on points limitations on number of simultaneous

output on points

ＡＦＰＸ－C60RD

ＡＰＦＸ－C30TD

ＡＦＰＸ－C60T

ＡＦＰＸ－C30PD No change

ＡＦＰＸ－C６０P No change

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Chapter 7 Communication Cassettes

1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel RS232C Combination Type (Product No.: AFPX-COM5)

This communication cassette is a 1-channel unit with an Ethernet interface and an isolated three-wire RS232C

port. The Ethernet is converted to the RS232C with the AFPX-COM5, and connected to the FP-X. This

communication cassette functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.

zLED indication / Terminal layout LEDs for Ethernet

LINK/ACT On: Connection establishment

Flashing: During communication

SPD On: 100 Mbps

Off: 10 Mbps

ERR On: Error occurred

Flashing: Initialization switch ON

Cassette backside switch

Initialization of

communication setting ON

Normal communication OFF (Default)

It is used to restore the setting to

the factory default in such a case

that an error occurred in

communication. Turn off the switch

after initialization.

1:1 communication 1:N communication

Computer link Available Available

General-purpose serial

communication Available Not available

PC(PLC) link Not available Not available

MODBUS RTU Available Not available

A maximum of 3

connections are available

with the Ethernet

communication in the

computer link mode.

Note) The RS232C of the COM2 port is not available when using the USB port of the FP-X.

■ Example of connection

●AFPX-COM5: 1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel 3-wire RS232C

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7.2 Communication Specifications

Communication port (Ethernet)

Computer link General-purpose serial communication

Interface IEEE802. 3u, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Number of connections Max. 3 connections Max. 1 connection

Communication mode Server Client, Server

Target item AFPX-COM5

■Communication specifications Interface: Ethernet

Item Specifications

Interface IEEE802. 3u, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Connector shape: RJ45

Baud rate 100 Mpbs/10 Mbps

Transmission method Baseband

Transmission

specifications Max. segment length 100 m Note1)

Communication cable UTP (Category 5)

Protocol TCP/IP, UDP/IP, ICMP, ARP

Function Auto-negotiation function

MDI/MDI-X Auto-crossover function

Note1) The length between a HUB and the module.

7.7 Ethernet Communication (AFPX-COM5)

Described on the next page.

13.2 Troubleshooting

13.2.11 A Communication Error has Occurred through Ethernet

■Condition: No communication with Ethernet port of AFPX-COM5

●Procedure 1

Check if the LAN cable is securely connected to each unit or a PC.

When using a HUB for the connection, check if the power supply of the HUB is on.

●Procedure 2

Check if the LINK/ACT LED of the COM5 cassette lights up.

- When the LED is off, the LAN cable is not connected correctly.

●Procedure 3

Check the IP addresses of the COM5 cassette and the destination.

●Procedure 4

Check if the communication format and baud rate for the COM1 port of the FP-X matches the configuration

setting of the AFPX-COM5.

16.1 Dimensions - When Installing Add-on Cassette

Note) The AFPX-COM5 is 5 mm taller than other communication cassettes.

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7.7 Ethernet Communication (AFPX-COM5)

7.7.1 AFPX-COM5

Overview

The communication cassette AFPX-COM5 has an Ethernet interface at the COM1 port and a 3-wire

RS232C interface at the COM2 port.

The Ethernet at the COM1 port supports the computer link and general-purpose serial communication,

and the RS232C at the COM2 port supports the computer link, general-purpose serial communication

and MODBUS RTU.

The use of the COM2 port is the same as other cassettes such as the AFPX-COM2.

Although the Ethernet interface is connected to other device via Ethernet, the AFPX-COM5

communicates with the FP-X via RS232C, and it functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.

7.7.2 Functions of AFPX-COM5

Port (Name) Communication function

Ethernet

(COM1 port) Note1) -Computer link (Max. 3 connections)

-General-purpose serial communication (Max. 1 connection)

RS232C

(COM2 port)

-Computer link

-General-purpose serial communication

-MODBUS RTU (1:1)

Note1) The PC (PLC) link function is not available for the Ethernet interface.

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7.7.3 Communication Tool Software Configurator WD

The communication tool software “Configurator WD” is required to set Ethernet communication for the

AFPX-COM5. Install the Configurator WD before setting the AFPX-COM5.

The Configurator WD can be downloaded from our website free of charge.

http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/fasys/ (Member registration is required. Free of charge)

The setting is saved in the AFPX-COM5.

IP address setting

Item Description Default

Unit name Unit name for Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 can be specified. FPX_ET

IP address IP address of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5

Set an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. 192.168.1.5

Subnet mask Netmask of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 255.255.255.0

Gateway Gateway of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5 192.168.1.1

Communication setting

Item Description Default

Communicati

on mode Communication mode of AFPX-COM5

Select Computer link or General communication. Computer link

Action mode

Connection mode of AFPX-COM5

Select Client mode or Server mode.

When selecting Computer link for Communication mode, Client

mode cannot be selected.

Server mode

Common

setting

Baud rate

(COM1)

Baud rate for communicating with the COM1 port of FP-X.

Change the baud rate according to the baud rate for the COM1

port of FP-X.

Select 9600 bps or 115200 bps.

9600 bps

Source port

No. Port number that AFPX-COM5 opens.

Setting range: 1025 to 32767 9094

Server

setting

Note1) Time out

If AFPX-COM5 not communicate with a destination device

during this setting time (seconds) in the state that connection is

established, connection will be cut.

Setting range: 0 to 1800 s When 0 is set, the connection will

not be cut.

Destination

IP IP address of a destination device

Set an IP address other than 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. 192.168.1.100

Destination

port No. Destination port number of a destination device

Setting range: 1025 to 32767 9094

Source port

No.

Source port number of a destination device

Setting range: 0, 1025 to 32767

When 0 is set, optional. 0

Time out

If AFPX-COM5 not communicate with a destination device

during this setting time (seconds) in the state that connection is

established, connection will be cut.

Setting range: 0 to 1800 s When 0 is set, the connection will

not be cut.

Client

setting

Note2)

Retry time When failed in the connection with a destination device.

Setting range: 0 to 1800 s 15

Note1) Set when the server mode has been selected for the action mode.

Note2) Set when the client mode has been selected for the action mode.

Reference: Configuration WD Operation Manual <Configurator WD Help →User’s Manual>

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Communication mode: Computer link (Ethernet)

The supplement is described below to perform Ethernet communication by the computer link.

Reference: <7.3.1 Computer Link>

Overview

•Communication is conducted between a computer and a PLC using Ethernet by the computer link.

•Remote programming and monitoring is possible via LAN line by using a programming tool such as

FPWIN GR.

Outline of operation

•Establish connection between a computer and the FP-X.

•In that case, the connected computer is called “Client” and the connected FP-X is called “Server”. After

connection establishment, communication via TCP/IP is conducted. Up to 3 connections can be

established at the specified source port.

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Setting of communication environment for Computer link (Ethernet)

The following two settings for the FP-X and communication cassette AFPX-COM5 should be set.

-Communication environment of FP-X

-Communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5

Setting communication environment of FP-X

The programming tool FPWIN GR is used to set the baud rate or communication format of the COM1

port. Select [Option] →[PLC Configuration] in the menu bar, and click [COM1 Port ] tab.

Dialog box of PLC system register setting

COM1 port setting (AFPX-COM5)

No. Setting item Setting value

No.410 Unit number 1 to 99

No.412 Communication mode Computer link

Characer bit 8 bits

Parity check Odd

Stop bit 1 bit

Terminator CR

No.413 Communication format

Header STX not exist

No.415 Baud rate 115200 bps/9600 bps Note1)

Note1) Set the baud rate to match the baud rate (COM1 port) of the AFPX-COM5.

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Setting Ethernet communication environment of Communication cassette AFPX-COM5

The Configurator WD is used to set Ethernet communication environment of the AFPX-COM5.

Reference: <7.7.3 Communication Tool Software Configurator WD>

Start the Configurator WD.

Search the AFPX-COM5.

Select the AFPX-COM5 from the search result, and set an IP address to connect wit a computer.

After that, search again. Select the AFPX-COM5, and select [Edit] →[Communication Setting] in the

menu, or right-click to select [Communication Setting].

Dialog box of communication setting

Note:

Up to three connections are established using the computer link (Ethernet), however, when using the

programming tool FPWIN GR for connection (using registration monitor command, multi-frame), more

than two connections cannot be established.

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7.7.4 1:1 Communication (Computer Link (Ethernet))

Overview

A 1:1 computer link connects the FP-X and a computer using a UTP cable (CAT5). Communication is

conducted via commands from the computer and responses from the PLC.

1:1 Communication setting (Computer link (Ethernet))

This setting enables the 1:1 communication between the FP-X and a computer using the computer link

(Ethernet).

System register setting of FP-X (specified using FPWIN GR)

Dialog box of PLC system register setting

COM1 port setting (AFPX-COM5)

No. Setting item Setting value

No.410 Unit number 1

No.412 Communication mode Computer link

Char. bit 8 bits

Parity check Odd

Stop bit 1 bit

Terminator CR

No.413 Communication format

Header STX not exist

No.415 Baud rate 9600 bps

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