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Types of Manual ● There are different types of user’s manual for the FP7 series, as listed below. Please refer to a relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use.
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Unit name or purpose of Manual name Manual code FP7 Positioning Unit FP7 Positioning Unit User’s Manual WUME-FP7POSP FP7 Serial Communication FP7 Series User’s Manual (SCU Communication) WUME-FP7COM Unit FP7 Multi-wire Link Unit FP7 Multi-wire Link Unit User’s Manual WUME-FP7MW FP7 Motion Control Unit FP7 Motion Control Unit User’s Manual...
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● This product was developed and manufactured for use in industrial environments. Copyright and trademarks ● The copyright of this manual is owned by Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd ● Unauthorized reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited. ● Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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FP7 Connector Compatibility The connectors of old and new model FP7CPU units and add-on cassettes (hereinafter "cassettes") are shaped differently. Please use old model cassettes with old model units and new model cassettes with new model units as shown in the table below. ■...
Table of Contents 1 Overview of Functions .................1-1 1.1 For Using Logging and Trace Functions..........1-2 1.1.1 Precautions on Using This Function ..........1-2 1.1.2 Models Supporting the Logging/Trace Function ......1-2 1.1.3 Selection of SD Memory Cards............1-2 1.2 Overview of Functions ................1-4 1.2.1 Overview of Logging Function ............
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3.2.4 Checking Logging Speed (When Selecting Logging For Application) ..................3-7 3.3 Operation Check Using System Monitor..........3-8 3.3.1 Monitoring Method of System Monitor Area (SM) ......3-8 3.3.2 List of System Monitor Area (SM) ............ 3-8 4 Logging Operation ................4-1 4.1 Flow of logging operation..............4-2 4.1.1 Operation Flow.................
1 Overview of Functions 1.1 For Using Logging and Trace Functions..........1-2 1.1.1 Precautions on Using This Function ..........1-2 1.1.2 Models Supporting the Logging/Trace Function ......1-2 1.1.3 Selection of SD Memory Cards............1-2 1.2 Overview of Functions ................1-4 1.2.1 Overview of Logging Function ............1-4 1.2.2 Overview of Trace Function .............
Usable SD memory cards We recommend SLC SD memory cards and SLC SDHC memory cards. For details on compatible SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards, visit https:// www3.panasonic.biz/ac/e/fasys/information/sd-card/index.jsp. Usable SD memory cards Printed logo on CPU unit Card type...
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1.1 For Using Logging and Trace Functions ■ Cautions on handling an SD memory card The data saved in the SD memory card may be lost in the following cases. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for the loss of saved data. ●...
1.2 Overview of Functions 1.2 Overview of Functions 1.2.1 Overview of Logging Function ■ Overview ● The logging function is used to record arbitrary contacts and data information together with time stamp information at any time, and save them in an SD memory card inserted in the CPU unit.
1.2 Overview of Functions ■ Image of logging function 1.2.2 Overview of Trace Function ■ Overview ● The trace function is used to record arbitrary contacts and data information together with time stamp information in the buffer memory in the CPU unit at any time. ●...
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1.2 Overview of Functions Item Specifications Remarks Instruction: Executes an instruction with an arbitrary condition and starts trace. (Note 2)(Note 3) Bit device ON Trace stop condition Buffer full Arbitrary comments can be given. File format Data is saved in csv format. The upper limit of the capacity on the file system is 4 GB.
1.3 Format of Saved Files 1.3 Format of Saved Files 1.3.1 File Format (For Logging Function) ● Files are saved in csv format. ● For the details of setting methods, refer to "2.2 Logging Information Setting". ■ CSV format ● Time stamp information (year/month/day/hour/minute/second) and information of registered devices are saved.
1.3 Format of Saved Files 1.3.3 File Format (For Trace Function) ● Files are saved in csv format. ● For the details of setting methods, refer to "2.3 Trace Information Setting". ■ CSV format ● Time stamp information (year/month/day/hour/minute/second), obtaining interval and information of registered devices are saved.
1.4 Data Format 1.4 Data Format ● The format of the data to be output as logging data and saved in a file varies according to the type of devices. ● For the details of setting methods, refer to "2.4 Registration of Device Information".
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1.4 Data Format Hexadecimal integer (unsigned) Data type HEX (1-word) HEX (2-word) HEX (4-word) Data size 1 words 2 words 4 words Number of characters saved Data range 0 to FFFF 0 to FFFF FFFF 0 to FFFF FFFF FFFF FFFF Remarks Output in zero suppression format.
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1.4 Data Format Data type Character string (with one-word header) Character string (with two-word header) ● Saved character string "ABC1230DEF" (Note 1) Up to 128 devices can be registered under a single LOG number, including the "character string (with one-word header)" and the "character string (with two-word header)". (Note 2) This varies depending on the specified value of the number of characters (1 to 256).
2.1 Definition of Buffer Memory 2.1 Definition of Buffer Memory 2.1.1 Setting method ■ Setting method ● Define the buffer memory of the CPU unit to be used for logging/trace. ● The buffer memory is set with the tool software FPWIN GR7. Select Tool>Logging Settings in the menu bar.
2.2 Logging Information Setting 2.2 Logging Information Setting 2.2.1 Confirmation and Settings of File Information ■ Overview ● After completing the definition of buffer memory, set the data to be logged and the format of saved files. ● File formats and logged device data are set for each buffer memory (LOG0 to LOG15). Select Tool>Logging/Trace Settings in the menu bar.
2.2 Logging Information Setting LOG file settings dialog box Set information in each field of File definition, Data logging condition and File determination condition. For the details of setting methods, refer to "2.2.2 LOG File Setting Items (For Logging)". Click the [OK] button. This returns to the "Logging/Trace Settings"...
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2.2 Logging Information Setting ■ Setting items File definition Item Setting range Description Within 32 one-byte File Enter a file name to be saved in a selected LOG number. characters Application Logging Select Logging. Yes: Logging operation starts when changing to the RUN mode. No: Logging operation is started or stopped by the operation of Autostart Yes / No...
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2.2 Logging Information Setting Item Setting range Description Select this for setting the number of records as file determination Record limit 1-1000000 condition. Specify the upper limit. No. of generations 1-2000 Set the number of generations to be saved in one file. Stop: Stops logging.
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2.2 Logging Information Setting ■ Logging trigger - Trigger condition setting with SMPL instruction ● Specify a logging number with the dedicated instruction, and execute with an arbitrary condition. WUME-FP7CPULOG-04...
2.3 Trace Information Setting 2.3 Trace Information Setting 2.3.1 Confirmation and Settings of File Information ● The following items are set in the "LOG file settings" dialog box. ■ Overview ● After completing the definition of buffer memory, set the data to be traced and the format of saved files.
2.3 Trace Information Setting Set information in each field of File definition, Data logging condition and Trace stop. For the details of setting methods, refer to "2.3.2 LOG File Setting Items (For Trace)". Click the [OK] button. This returns to the "Logging/Trace Settings" dialog box. ●...
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2.3 Trace Information Setting ■ Setting items File definition Item Setting range Description Within 32 one-byte File Enter a file name to be saved in a selected LOG number. characters Application Trace Select Trace. Yes: Trace operation starts when changing to the RUN mode. Autostart Yes / No No: Trace operation is started by the operation of programming...
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2.3 Trace Information Setting ■ Logging trigger - Periodic Trigger settings dialog box ● Set this for performing trace periodically. When selecting Trace for Application, it can be specified in msec. ■ Logging trigger - Trigger condition setting with SMPL instruction ●...
2.4 Registration of Device Information 2.4 Registration of Device Information ■ Overview ● Devices on which logging/trace is performed are registered in "Register logging devices". Select a desired LOG number for a logging device in the left pane. Double-click on the line of a desired number in the right pane. The "Register devices"...
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2.4 Registration of Device Information ● The number of devices that can be registered in one LOG number is up to 500 devices. ● Press the <INS> key to insert items in the device list, and press the <DEL> key to delete them.
2.5 Operation When Setting Cycle for Logging Trigger 2.5 Operation When Setting Cycle for Logging Trigger When setting Cycle for logging triggers, the time of the first trigger is adjusted to perform subsequent logging at good timing. ● When the unit of cycle is second or minute, adjust to occur a trigger at 0 min. 0 sec. of every hour.
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2.5 Operation When Setting Cycle for Logging Trigger Time at which logging Time at which the 1st trigger Time at which subsequent triggers occur trigger condition is cycle occurs after adjustment 12:59:00 13:00:00 13:15, 13:30, 13:45 minutes 12:10:00 12:30:00 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 minutes ■...
2.6 Downloading Setting Data to CPU Unit 2.6 Downloading Setting Data to CPU Unit 2.6.1 Downloading to Execution Memory RAM/ROM1 ■ Overview ● Parameters set in the Logging/Trace Settings menu are downloaded together with programs and configuration data as project data. 2.6.2 Copying from SD Memory Card to Execution Memory RAM/ROM1 ■...
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2.6 Downloading Setting Data to CPU Unit Create an "AUTO" folder in an SD memory card. Select Tool>SD Memory Card>Create Logging/Trace Settings Auto-Run File in the menu bar. The "Create auto-run file" dialog box appears. Select "Create new settings" and LOG numbers, and press the [Yes] button. The "Browse Folders"...
2.7 Precautions on Downloading Setting Data 2.7 Precautions on Downloading Setting Data 2.7.1 Storage of Setting Data ● Downloaded data is stored in the non-volatile memory in the PLC, and held until it is deleted or re-registered. 2.7.2 Project Data Consistency ●...
3 Start-Stop and Monitor 3.1 Start and Stop of Logging/Trace Operation ........3-2 3.1.1 Start and Stop with Tool Software ............ 3-2 3.1.2 Start and Stop with Instructions ............3-3 3.1.3 Automatic Start by Setting ............... 3-3 3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor........3-4 3.2.1 Logging/Trace Monitor ..............
3.1 Start and Stop of Logging/Trace Operation 3.1 Start and Stop of Logging/Trace Operation 3.1.1 Start and Stop with Tool Software ■ Overview ● The logging/trace operation can be started and stopped with the tool software. Select Tool>Logging/Trace Monitor in the menu bar. The "Logging/Trace Monitor"...
3.1 Start and Stop of Logging/Trace Operation 3.1.2 Start and Stop with Instructions ■ Overview ● The logging/trace operation can be started and stopped with user programs for each logging/ trace number. ● Specify a logging/trace number (0 to 15) with the dedicated instruction, and execute with arbitrary conditions.
3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor 3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor 3.2.1 Logging/Trace Monitor The progress situation can be confirmed with the logging/trace monitor. ■ Example of monitoring in logging operation WUME-FP7CPULOG-04...
3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor ■ Example of monitoring on the completion of trace operation 3.2.2 System Relays Relating to Logging/Trace Operation ■ System relays Device Name Operation number ● Turns on during the startup of logging/trace operation. Another system relay allocated to the same LOG number is reset during the start operation.
3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor Device Name Operation number ● The buffer overflow relay turns off at the end of scan when a vacancy occurs in the buffer as writing data into an SD memory card progresses, and the buffer overflow counter is cleared to 0. Also, after the occurrence of buffer vacancy, data logging is executed once the logging trigger condition is met.
3.2 Operation Check Using Logging/Trace Monitor 3.2.4 Checking Logging Speed (When Selecting Logging For Application) ● When the logging speed to the buffer memory of the CPU unit is faster than the writing speed to an SD memory card, the logging over-speed relay turns on. The logging over-speed relay turns on at the timing of logging trigger, and turns off if the speed does not exceed at the end of scan.
3.3 Operation Check Using System Monitor 3.3 Operation Check Using System Monitor 3.3.1 Monitoring Method of System Monitor Area (SM) ● By using the system monitor function, the number of written records in a current file, the number of files stored in a folder (number of generations) and the oldest clock data of files stored in the folder can be monitored.
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3.3 Operation Check Using System Monitor SM No. Name Description For LOG3 For LOG4 For LOG5 For LOG6 For LOG7 For LOG8 For LOG9 For LOG10 For LOG11 For LOG12 For LOG13 For LOG14 For LOG15 259-260 For LOG0 261-262 For LOG1 263-264 For LOG2...
4 Logging Operation 4.1 Flow of logging operation..............4-2 4.1.1 Operation Flow................. 4-2 4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application ......4-4 4.2.1 Operation When Logging Operation Starts ........4-4 4.2.2 Operation When Logging Operation Stops ........4-4 4.2.3 Operation when power supply turns off..........4-4 4.2.4 Operation When the Card Cover of CPU Unit Opens ......
4.1 Flow of logging operation 4.1 Flow of logging operation 4.1.1 Operation Flow ■ Triggers of logging operation and file contents STEP Operatio Trigger of operation File in LOG folder File contents Tool software operation Start Instruction Auto start by setting Bit device ON Cycle Comment file part...
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4.1 Flow of logging operation ■ Flow of logging operation Step (1) Startup of logging operation ● The logging operation is started by any of the following methods; Tool software operation, Instruction in a user program, and Autostart setting. Step (2): Data logging ●...
4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application 4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application 4.2.1 Operation When Logging Operation Starts The following operations are executed when the start operation is requested. ● Registered data is confirmed. ● Once the logging/trace becomes executable, the logging/trace active flags (SR100, SR110, SR122 ...) turn on.
4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application ● Although the logging/trace active flag turns off once the logging stop condition is met, the SD card logging active flag stays on. ● When the card cover is closed, the SD card logging active flag also turns off. ●...
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4.2 Operation When Logging is Selected for Application "Logging File Settings" dialog box WUME-FP7CPULOG-04...
4.3 System Management Information Relating to Logging Function 4.3 System Management Information Relating to Logging Function 4.3.1 System Management Information and Operation ● The PLC manages files as follows. So, the PLC performs operations based on the stored management information even if an SD memory card is removed during logging, and another SD memory card in different conditions from the conditions managed in the PLC is inserted.
5 Trace Operation and Time Chart 5.1 Flow of trace operation ...............5-2 5.1.1 Flow of trace operation ..............5-2 5.2 Operation When Trace is Selected for Application ......5-4 5.2.1 Operation When Trace Operation Starts.......... 5-4 5.2.2 Operation When Logging Operation Stops ........5-4 5.2.3 Operation when power supply turns off..........
5.1 Flow of trace operation 5.1 Flow of trace operation 5.1.1 Flow of trace operation ■ Triggers of trace operation and file contents STEP Operatio Trigger of operation File in LOG folder File contents Tool software operation Start Instruction Auto start by setting Bit device ON Cycle Instruction...
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5.1 Flow of trace operation ● After that, the trace operation continues until the trace stop condition is met. Step (3): Stop of trace operation ● The trace operation stops when either condition is met, bit or buffer full. ● When the trace stop condition is bit, the trace operation stops after the logging performed for the specified number of samplings after the condition was met.
5.2 Operation When Trace is Selected for Application 5.2 Operation When Trace is Selected for Application 5.2.1 Operation When Trace Operation Starts The following operations are executed when the start operation is requested. ● Registered data is confirmed. ● The logging/trace active flags (SR100, SR110, SR122 ...) turn on. ●...
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5.2 Operation When Trace is Selected for Application ● The logging operation into the logging buffer (RAM) continues even when no SD memory card is inserted. Once the logging buffer (RAM) becomes full, the buffer overflow flag turns ■ File status in SD memory card ●...
5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) 5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) 5.3.1 Display Method of Time Chart ■ Overview ● Time chart is a function to read the data stored in the PLC using the trace function and display them in graph form. ●...
5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) ● The following conditions are required to display a time chart. • Only one LOG number is selected. • The target LOG is set to "Trace". • The "logging/trace done flag" of the target LOG is "ON". When the stop trigger is detected, the "Trace stop trigger monitor flag"...
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5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) ■ Names and functions of parts Mark Name Function Displays the devices registered in the target LOG for the time chart display. Trace data display area ● Select the device to be displayed in graphs from this list. (All devices) ●...
5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) Mark Name Function Desired parts can be confirmed closely. ● Reduces graphs by pressing the button. (The values of the time scale become large.) Reduce (R) This is used to see the whole area. ● Closes the time chart and returns to the logging/trace monitor screen Back (B) by pressing this button.
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5.3 Trace Monitor (Time Chart) ● Although a maximum of 16 patterns of trace can be executed (in the case all LOGs are operated for trace application), only one LOG can be displayed on the time chart. ● A maximum of 500 devices can be registered for one LOG, however, there are restrictions on devices to be graphically displayed on the time chart.
6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Operations When Errors Occur............6-2 6.1.1 Operation when power supply turns off..........6-2 6.1.2 Operation When Errors Occur (Only When Selecting Logging for Application) ..................6-2 6.1.3 Operations When Inserting/Removing SD Memory Card During Logging/Trace ................... 6-3 6.2 Troubleshooting ..................6-4 6.2.1 Errors When Start/Stop Operation was Executed Using FPWIN GR7....................
6.1 Operations When Errors Occur 6.1 Operations When Errors Occur 6.1.1 Operation when power supply turns off ■ Operation when power supply turns off ● When activating logging/trace, the power off flag during file access SR3F turns on. ● The data stored in the buffer of the CPU unit is discarded. ●...
6.1 Operations When Errors Occur 6.1.3 Operations When Inserting/Removing SD Memory Card During Logging/ Trace ■ Operations when inserting/removing an SD memory card ● If the cover is opened during the execution of logging/trace, all open files are closed and access stops after the completion of active file access.
6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2 Troubleshooting 6.2.1 Errors When Start/Stop Operation was Executed Using FPWIN GR7 This section describes the messages displayed when the start or stop operation is performed on the "Logging/Trace Monitor" dialog box, and countermeasures. ■ List of error messages Error message Situation Countermeasures...
6.2 Troubleshooting Situation or Situation Countermeasures Error message An operation error occurred The instruction was executed for the Check if the settings of logging trigger in the address of LOG number the logging trigger of match the LOG number for which the LOGSMPL instruction.
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1st Edition ● Error correction Feb. 2021 WUME-FP7CPULOG-02 2nd Edition ● Revised due to the discontinuation of Panasonic SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards Jul. 2022 WUME-FP7CPULOG-04 4th edition ● Addition of Logging/Trace Function data type • Character string (with one-word header) •...