Panasonic FP0R - Communication (MEWTOCOL Slave Function); Programming of Computer Link; Example of Connection to the Computer 1:1 Communication

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7.4.4 1:1 Communication (MEWTOCOL Slave Function)
Overview
For a 1:1 computer link between the FP0R and a computer, and RS232C cable is needed.
Communication is performed via commands from the computer and responses from the PLC.
System register settings
No.
Name
Set value
No.410
Unit No.
1
No.412
Communication mode
Computer link
No.413 Communication format Char. bit: ……
Parity: …..
Stop bit: …………
Terminator: ……..
Header: …………
7 bits/8 bits
None/Odd/Even
1 bit/2 bit
CR
No STX
No.415
Baud rate
2400 to 115200 bps
Note) The communication format and baud rate should be set to match the connected computer.
Programming of computer link
- For a computer link, a program should be created that allows command messages to be sent and
response messages to be received on the computer side. No communication program is required on
the PLC side. (Specify the communication format only by the system register.)
- The program for the computer side must be written in BASIC or C language according to the
MEWTOCOL-COM. MEWTOCOL-COM contains the commands used to monitor and control PLC
operation.
Example of connection to the computer <1:1 communication>
Tool port
COM port (RS232C port)