FP-Industry 4.0 Communicator (FP-I4C)
AFP4C
Read these instructions carefully and carry out the installation in the pre-
scribed manner. After installation, keep the instructions in a safe place for
reference when required.
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Safety precautions
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
• Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system so
that the whole system remains safe in the event of failure of this product
or other external factor.
• Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to
an explosion.
• Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could cause
damage to electronic parts.
CAUTION
• To prevent abnormal exothermic heat or smoke generation, do not use
this product continuously at the maximum performance values listed in
the specifications.
• Do not disassemble or modify the product. It could lead to abnormal
exothermic heat or smoke generation.
• Do not touch the terminals while the electricity is turned on. It could lead
to an electric shock.
• Use external devices to ensure safety related functions such as the
emergency stop and interlock circuit.
• Connect the wires and connectors securely. A loose connection might
pose an electrical hazard, which could result in a short-circuit, exother-
mic heat or smoke generation.
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Before using the FP-I4C unit
Included accessories
• 1 x power supply cable (AFPG805)
Operating environment
• Operating temperature: 0 to +55°C
• Operating humidity: 10-95% RH (at 25°C, non-condensing)
Do not use the unit in the following environments:
• Flammable or corrosive gases
• Excessive ariborne dust, metal particles or salts
• Vibration, shock or direct drop of water
• Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power
cables, power equipment, radio transmitters, or any other equipment
that would generate high switching surges. Maintain at least 100mm of
space between these devices and the unit.
Proper handling
• Do not touch connector pins directly to prevent static electricity from
damaging the unit.
• Be sure you are free of any static electricity before handling this product.
Software
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) The software developed independently by or for Panasonic Industry
Europe GmbH,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Industry
Europe GmbH,
Manufacturer: Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH
Caroline-Herschel-Straße 100, 85521 Ottobrunn, Germany
Tel.: +49(0)89 45354-1000, Fax: +49(0)89 45354-2111,
Internet: industry.panasonic.eu
Installation Instructions
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License,
Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public Li-
cense, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or
(5) open source software other than the software licensed under the
GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it
will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the
device settings menu.
At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give
to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided
below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source
code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding
source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses
with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice
thereof.
Contact Information:
plc.peweu@eu.panasonic.com
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Installing the unit
Installation direction
Install the unit in a vertical position.
PWR
CON
USR
MEM
1
2
CAUTION
TX1
TX2
Perform the installation with the power turned off.
COM1
S
R
G1
G1
F1 F2
COM2
S/- R/+
S/- R/+
S/-
E
G2 G2
DIN rail installation and removal
Installing
1
2
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Wiring examples
TOOL port FP0R, FPΣ, FP-X, FP2SH, using cable AIGT8192
Use either COM1 or COM2 depending on your setting for "Service control
interface" in the Web interface of the FP-I4C unit.
The cable AIGT8192 can be ordered as an accessory. Please remove the
ferrules of the cable AIGT8192 before inserting the wires into the connec-
tor.
2
4
1
3
5
AIGT8192,
5-pin mini DIN male
UK importer: Panasonic Industry Europe GmbH
Maxis, 2 Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT,
United Kingdom
Removing
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1
2
S (COM1)
R (COM1)
G1 (COM1)
G1 (COM1)
F1
F2
S/- (COM2)
R/+ (COM2)
S/- (COM2)
R/+ (COM2)
S/- (COM2)
E
G2 (COM2)
G2 (COM2)
FP-I4C 16-pin
connector
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