Manuals > Device Connection Guide > Panasonic > Connection Procedure (RS-232C) > MEWNET-FP Series

overview

This is a setting example for connecting the FP7 series with RS-232C.

Model used

item	Model etc.
PLC	FP7 CPS4E
Communication Unit	CPU Built-in port

Configuration environment

item	environment
OS	Windows8 Professional 64Bit
tool	FPWIN GR7S Ver2.1.1.0

Configuration details

item	setting	Setting items	Configuration Example
PLC side settings	Set with tools	Transmission speed	9600bps
		Bit Size	8bits
		Parity Check	Odd
		Stop bits	1bits
PC settings	Unit Settings	COMPort	Communication port number to connect to
		Transmission speed	9600bps
		Byte Size	8bits
		Stop bits	1bits
		parity	Odd
	Folder and communication test settings	Destination	01

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

PLC side settings

Set up "FP7 CPS4E". Settings are made using FPWIN GR7S etc.

1.FPWIN Start GR7S and create a new project.

2.Execute "Online" - "Switch online mode" in the menu and check that communication with PLC is possible.

3.Double-click "Project" - "PLC" - "FP7 Configuration" in the project tree to display the setting screen.
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4.Select "Internal SCU" from the settings screen and set it as follows:
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setting	Setting contents
COMPort	COM0 (Select the COM port to connect to)
Communication Mode	MEWTOCOL-COM
Area code	1
Transmission speed	9600bps
Data Length	8-bit
parity	Odd
Stop bits	1 bit

5.Click "Online" - "Download to PLC" to write the settings to the PLC.

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.Set "Communication Settings" as follows:
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setting	Setting contents
COMPort	Communication port number to connect to
Transmission speed	9600
Byte Size	8bits
Stop bits	1bits
parity	Odd

5.USB-RS-If you are using a 232C conversion cable, the COM port may be locked in the event of a communication error, so check the reopen setting.
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6.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 [FP7 series]

Connection example [FP7 series]