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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates a property damage message. FP-I4C...
Do not allow foreign matter such as liquid, flammable materials, metals to enter the product. It could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation. • Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power supply is on. It could lead to an electric shock. FP-I4C...
Do not install this product in locations where the product or the cables can be destroyed or damaged by persons with malicious intent. Note that incorrect setting of the connection to the existing LAN might cause malfunction in the devices on the network. Consult your network administrator before connecting. FP-I4C...
2.6 Install the unit on a slim type mounting plate................19 2.7 Install the unit on a flat type mounting plate.................. 20 2.8 Add FP0/FP0R expansion units to the FP-I4C unit............... 21 3 Wiring............................23 3.1 Connection to PLC TOOL port using cable AIGT8192..............23 3.2 Connection to PLC COM port......................
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Table of contents 4.3 Connect the FP-I4C unit directly to a PC..................27 4.4 Connect the FP-I4C unit to a PC via DHCP server............... 28 4.5 Change the default user names and passwords................29 5 Record of changes........................30 FP-I4C...
Panasonic Download Center. Features The FP-I4C unit works as an interface between a LAN or a WAN network (Internet/Intranet) and all PLCs of the FP series. The FP-I4C unit comes in a compact housing and has the following interfaces: FP-I4C...
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MEWTOCOL/Modbus gateway Data logger: • Logging of PLC data and storage of logged data in the internal memory or transmission via FTP Secure data transmission and authentication: • Communication via OpenVPN to ensure encrypted and secure data transmission and authentication FP-I4C...
1 Product overview Part names The FP-I4C unit is equipped with multiple communication interfaces, status LEDs, function inputs, a reset tact switch, and an expansion connector. (10) Reset tact switch Status LEDs ETH0, ETH1, Ethernet connectors USB1, USB 2.0 host port (500mA) USB2, USB 2.0 host port (100mA)
1 Product overview Status LEDs The LEDs on the FP-I4C unit display the operation and communication status. (1) PWR (2) CON (3) USR (4) MEM (5) USB 1, USB 2 (6) TX1 (7) TX2 Color LED status Description Green Power supply is on and self-test is completed.
1 Product overview Specifications The FP-I4C unit has the following characteristics and technical specifications. Item Description Product number AFP4C Rated input voltage 24V DC, use the power supply cable (AFPG805) supplied with the unit Operating voltage range 21.6–26.4V DC, supplied by class 2 circuit only...
1 Product overview Dimensions The dimensions of the FP-I4C unit are indicated in the technical drawing. 25.0 60.0 90.0 F1 F2 S/- R/+ S/- R/+ G2 G2 [mm] FP-I4C...
Mount the FP-I4C unit on a DIN rail or use a mounting plate. Connect the FP-I4C unit to a PC with a standard Ethernet cable (at least Category 5). Make sure you do not have an IP address conflict. The ETH0 port is configured as a DHCP client.
2 Installation Installation environment To prevent failure or malfunctions, the installation environment must comply with the specifications of the FP-I4C unit. After installing the unit, make sure to use it within the range of the general specifications: • Operating temperature: 0°C to +55°C •...
(1) 100mm or more (2) Other device or panel door • Keep the first 100mm from the front surface of the FP-I4C unit open in order to allow room for wiring. Attach the unit to a DIN rail The FP-I4C unit is designed for easy installation on DIN rails.
2 Installation Without moving the upper hook, press on the lower hook to fit the FP-I4C unit into position. (1) Mounting panel (2) DIN rail Remove the unit from a DIN rail You can easily remove the FP-I4C unit from a DIN rail with a slotted screwdriver.
(3) Mounting panel Fit the upper hook of the FP-I4C unit onto the FP0 slim type mounting plate. Without moving the upper hook, press on the lower hook to fit the FP-I4C unit into position. Install the unit on a flat type mounting plate To attach the unit sideways, you can use a flat type mounting plate, which can be ordered separately.
S/- R/+ S/- R/+ G2 G2 Note An FP-I4C unit with an attached FP0 flat type mounting plate can also be installed sideways on a DIN rail. (1) DIN rail (2) FP0 flat type mounting plate AFP0804 Add FP0/FP0R expansion units to the FP-I4C unit The FP0/FP0R expansion units are connected on the right side of the FP-I4C unit.
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Align the pins and holes in the four corners of the control unit and expansion unit, and insert the pins into the holes so that there is no gap between the units. (1) FP-I4C unit (2) FP0/FP0R expansion unit Press down the expansion hooks raised in step 1 to secure the unit.
Wiring Connection to PLC TOOL port using cable AIGT8192 Use the cable AIGT8192 to connect the FP-I4C unit to the 5-pin mini DIN male TOOL port of an FP0R, FPƩ, FP-X, or FP2SH type PLC. Use either COM1 or COM2 depending on your setting for “Service control interface” in the Web interface of the FP-I4C unit.
(4) Blue: 0V (5) Green: must be connected to frame ground The FP-I4C unit will turn on as soon as the power supply has been connected. The green LED PWR will turn on after self-test. When connecting the power supply (class 2 circuit), make sure the polarity (+/-) is correct.
Getting started Overview The FP-I4C Web interface is used to configure the interfaces and services of the FP-I4C unit. The FP-I4C unit has multiple interfaces and connects PLCs, PCs, and other external devices to databases, cloud servers, and other components used in automation.
In larger networks where IP addresses area usually assigned by a DHCP server, you first need to find out the IP address of your FP-I4C unit. This can easily be done with the HMWIN Studio software. To connect the FP-I4C unit to a network with a DHCP server, use the ETH0 connector.
Go to “Run” > “Manage Target” and select the “Board” tab. In the device list of your DHCP network you can find the IP address of the FP-I4C unit. If there are multiple devices in the list, compare the MAC address to the MAC address of...
You can set different passwords for the administrator and standard users. There are certain access restrictions for standard users such as deleting log files. If you forget your password, you must reset the FP-I4C unit to the default settings with the reset tact switch.
Added dimensional drawing Devices supported by USB host ports: added FP0R Revised installation instructions for FP0R expansion units Corrected wiring diagram for "Connecting the TOOL port" with COM1 Revised section "Getting started" FP-I4C...
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