Manuals > Device Connection Guide > Panasonic > Connection Procedure (Ethernet) > MEWNET-FP Series

overview

This is an example of Ethernet connection settings with the FP series.

Model used

item	Model etc.
PLC	FP-10SH
Communication Unit	FP3 ET-LAN

Configuration environment

item	environment
OS	Windows7 Professional 64Bit
tool	FPWIN GR Ver2.9180.2

Configuration details

item	setting	Setting items	Configuration Example
PLC side settings	Setting with switches and tools	IP address	192.168.0.100
	Setting with switches and tools	Port number	4097
PC settings	Unit Settings	IP address	192.168.0.1
		Port number	Automatic
		Communication Protocol	TCP/IP
	Folder and communication test settings	Target station number (decimal)	00
		Relay station 1 number (decimal)	00
		Relay station 1 route number (decimal)	00
		Relay station 2 number (decimal)	00
		Relay station 2 route number (decimal)	00
		Relay station 3 number (decimal)	00
		Relay Station 3 Route No. (Decimal)	00

* Most of the settings on the computer will be adjusted to match the settings on the unit.

PLC side settings

Set up "FP3 ET-LAN". Settings are made using the front switch and FPWIN GR, etc.

1.Set the switch as follows:

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switch	explanation	Setting contents
SW1	Normal/Test *The setting on the right is "Normal"	OFF
SW2	Handshake Mode ※Settings on the right side: "I/O"	OFF
SW3	ON LINE/ OFF LINE ※The setting on the right is "ON LINE"	ON
SW4	mode *The setting on the right is "independent operation"	OFF

2.FPWIN Setting ladder in GR
For "FP3 ET-LAN", the IP address and other settings must be initialized in the ladder program. Please create the following ladder.
The following program is based on the program published in the "MEWNET FP3 ET-LAN Unit Introduction Manual" published by Panasonic.
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* Each IP address and port number is set in hexadecimal.
※1 This is the IP address of PLC. Please set it in hexadecimal. Example) 192.168.0.100 → C0A80064
※4 PLC port number. Please set it in hexadecimal. Example) 4097 (decimal) → 1001 (hexadecimal)
※5 This is the IP address of the computer. Please set it in hexadecimal. Example) 192.168.0.1 → C0A80001
※6 This is the computer's port number. Please set it in hexadecimal. Example: 4097 (decimal) → 1001 (hexadecimal)

3.After creating the ladder, write it to PLC by clicking the Download to PLC button.
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PC settings

Use the Server application to connect to the PLC for which you have set up communications.

1.Right-click "Application" - "Driver" in the tree and select Add Driver.

2.Select the following units from the displayed driver list and add them:
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3.Open the properties of the added unit (U01) and click Communication Settings.
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4.Configure the following in "PC Settings"
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setting	Setting contents
Computer IP address	192.168.0.1
Computer port number	Automatic (Select Automatic because it is a TCP connection. 4097 is also acceptable.)
Computer area code	1

5.Set the following in "Unit side settings"
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setting	Setting contents
Unit IP Address	192.168.0.100
Unit Port Number	4097 (specified in decimal)
Unit Station Number	2

6.Select "Ping Test" to check if the ping goes through normally.
If you see a message like "Ping test is success～", the test was successful.

7.Select the protocol in "Communication Details"
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setting	Setting contents
protocol	TCP/IP

8.Perform a connection test to check the connection
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If a message such as "Connection OK" is displayed, the connection is confirmed to be OK.

Connection example [FP series]

Connection example [FP series]