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  • Page 1 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Copyright and Trademark ●Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. owns the Copyright of this manual. ●We stiffy refuse the reproduction without permission from this manual. ●Windows and Windows NT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of United States of America and each company.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    ■Usable countries This product can be used in following countries. Japan, Europe (Austria, Belgium Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK (England) ), China In following country, pay attention to each restriction.
  • Page 4 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...
  • Page 5 Introduction Thank you very much indeed for purchasing “KR20 WIRELESS UNIT”. In this manual, we explain the setting of working and operating procedures. Please use it correctly after understanding the content enough. Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Overview of KR20 WIRELESS UNIT ..................1-1 1.1 Overview..............................1-2 1.1.1 Features ............................1-2 1.1.2 Communication style ........................1-3 1.2 Product constructions ..........................1-8 1.3 Restrictions ..............................1-9 1.3.1 Communication restrictions for wired side ..................1-9 1.3.2 Functions Restrictions ........................
  • Page 7 4.1.2 Prepare master and slave ....................... 4-2 4.2 Register slave by main unit ........................4-3 4.2.1 Procedures for slave registration..................... 4-3 4.2.2 Overwrite registration ........................4-5 4.2.3 Change Unit No. of slave ........................ 4-6 4.2.4 Delete slave registration individually ....................4-6 4.2.5 Delete all slave registration ......................
  • Page 8 5.9 Initialization .............................. 5-39 6. Test and Utilities ........................6-1 6.1 Test and utilities............................6-2 6.2 Test functions of main unit......................... 6-3 6.2.1 Communication test......................... 6-3 6.2.2 Field intensity monitor ........................6-5 6.3 Test functions and utilities by setting tool ......................6-7 6.3.1 Configuration ...........................
  • Page 9 10.5.2 Wire output side .......................... 10-8 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...
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  • Page 11: Overview Of Kr20 Wireless Unit

    Chapter 1 Overview of KR20 WIRELESS UNIT Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 12: Overview

    1.1 Overview This is the wireless unit that can be communicating with terminal equipment via 2.4GHz SS radio (not necessary the license). It is appropriate to a communication system for monitoring temperature, electric power and so on. 1.1.1 Features Appropriate to high-speed data communication It is appropriate for the high-speed data communication with 134kbps wireless communication speed.

  • Page 13: Communication Style

    1.1.2 Communication style 3 kinds of communication system are possible. 1:1 topology ・ It is the system with 1 unit of master and 1 unit of slave. ・ In serial communication, the communication protocol (serial communication protocol) of the connected equipment is not specified. (Except the case that communication between terminals is executed with start character ">".
  • Page 14 1：1 topology with repeaters ・ It is the system with 1 unit of master and 1 unit of slave and repeaters between master and slave. ・ Max. 8 repeater stages are possible (between master and slave) In serial communication, the communication protocol (serial communication protocol) of the connected equipment is not specified.
  • Page 15 ・In the setting tool, select from the below communication protocols. Communication protocol name in the Contents setting tool [I/O]1:1 topology with repeaters I/O type For 1:1 topology with repeaters ※Initial [I/O] shows that it is for I/O type. Reference: <9.2 Reference> About timeout period of master 1:N topology ・...
  • Page 16 ■I/O type Display Computer Slave (Repeater) RS232C Slave Drive circuit RS232C Master Flashe Slave Switch Slave Drive circuit power supply ・ For 1:N topology of I/O type, it is impossible to control I/O of slave by using I/O of master. Sending the commands from the computer or PLC that is connected in the upper level controls I/O of master and slaves.
  • Page 17 Reference： <9.2 Reference> About time out period of master <5.7.4 MEWTOCOL communication example> <5.8 “1:N topology for report” function with I/O type> ■I/O type, RS485type mixed Computer [I/O] Slave 01 (Repeater) [I/O] Slave 03 RS232C Switch Master 00 MEWTOCOL command [I/O] Flasher Slave 02...

  • Page 18: Product Constructions

    Product name Remarks Setting tool for KR Wireless unit Possible to download from － Configurator KR http://panasonic-electric-works.n et/ac/ Use Ver 1.20 or later for KR20. Options Model No. Product name Remarks AKR2802 Standard Antenna 2 pieces AKR2803 Antenna with cable...

  • Page 19: Restrictions

    Communication protocol RS485 I/O type Restrictions Remarks name type MEWTOCOL Available Available ・Data that is sent at （Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.） － MODBUS ASCII Available once don’t exceed － 2048byte MODBUS RTU Available ・It is possible to GT Series Original Cannot transfer －...

  • Page 20: Functions Restrictions

    Input signal time For 1:1 topology and 1:1 topology with repeater of I/O type, input signal and output signal are not always monitored, and only monitored when immediately before transmitting, and then communicate the information. Therefore, if the input signal is shorter than the polling time, it may not communicate to the output.

  • Page 21: Setting Tool

    It is possible to download from our company’s web site. In KR20, please use Ver1.20 or later. Parts name and functions of setting tool...

  • Page 22: System Requirements

    Registration list view Slave list that is registered to master is indicated. To indicate the list, execute “Transfer From Main Unit” Routing table view Route from master to slave is indicated by tree-shaped structure. Name and Unit No. (number in grouping symbol) are indicated in addition.

  • Page 23: Parts Name And Functions

    Chapter 2 Parts Name and Functions Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...
  • Page 24 2.1 Parts name and functions RS485 type, I/O type Antenna mounting section Antenna to send/receive by wireless is mounted here. Please connect the 2 antennas (standard antennas or antennas with cable) not to loosen the both, and adjust them angling with the good radio waves condition.
  • Page 25 Input terminal block (Terminal block 10-pin) For communication of input signal Reference: <2.2 Wiring> Output terminal block (Terminal block 12-pin) For communication of output signal Reference: <2.2 Wiring> Switches (operating mode switch, communication channel switch, Unit No. switch, MODE, ENTER) For setting of main unit Reference: <2.3 Switches>...

  • Page 26: Wiring

    2.2 Wiring 2.2.1 Power supply connector Power supply connector 3-pin terminal layouts Pin No. Signal name Line color 12-24V DC Brown Blue Green ・ Use the attached power supply cable. ・ If you need the power supply cable for repairs, please purchase “Power supply cable for FPΣ (AFPG805)”.

  • Page 27: I/O Terminal Block (Only Akr20X5)

    Notes：1.In serial communication, it is impossible to use RS232C and RS485 at the same time. 2.Be careful not to add static electricity to the metallic part of signal terminal. Especially, do not touch signal terminal when connecting wires. 2.2.4 I/O terminal block (only AKR20X5) Terminal block10,12 pin terminal layouts Input terminal block / Output terminal block Output of...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    ･Timing that communication error is output is indicated in below list. Timing that communication error is output Communication style (Time after wireless communication stopped) 1:1topology 30 sec. with no communication 1:1 topology with repeaters 30 sec. with no communication More than 3 times of polling time with no communication 1:N topology (Polling) (30 sec.

  • Page 29: Switches

    2.3 Switches Operating mode switch Setting position of switch Function During registering slave unit, Initializing, using setting tool During operating, using setting tool (partically reined) TEST During using communication test, field intensity monitor by main unit Change of operating mode switch becomes effective soon. It is possible to use in RUN mode with setting tool, software version 1.20 or later.
  • Page 30 Use this after confirming the vacancy channels by main unit or field intensity monitor in setting tool. 1. [When using fixed channel 00ch] Usable frequency for KR20 × Frequency other equipment uses ○...
  • Page 31 MODE switch Setting of 1:N topology is Available/Not available, Change of RS232C or RS485, Data holding Available/Not available, Setting of communication conditions are set. Change it by precision slotted screwdriver carefully. SW No. Function Contents Not available (1:1 topology) Setting of 1:N topology by setting tool Available Available/Not available...
  • Page 32 ■I/O type 1:N topology Transmission Data Registration setting by Data holding Parity Function speed length overwriting setting tool Not available Not available 19200bit/s 8bit Not available available ※Stop bit is fixed with 1 bit. Notes: 1. To make settings of each switch available, it is necessary to turn on power supply again, or to change the operation mode switch.

  • Page 33: Indicator Leds

    2.4 Indicator LEDs ■Status LED MASTER ・ It lights up if unit is master unit. For slave unit, it is always turned off. COM. ・ It lights up when turns power supply on. ・ It blinks when it is performing serial communication and wireless communication, it means that it is communicating.

  • Page 34: Antenna

    2.5 Antenna ■ Usable antenna Part No. Product name Remarks AKR2802 Standard Antenna 2 pieces AKR2803 Antenna with cable 2 pieces, cable length: 2m Accessories: a magnet, a double-faced tape AKR2802 AKR2803 ■Cautions for connection to main unit ・ When connecting antenna mounting section, grasp the connector of the antenna, and connect it surely.

  • Page 35: Initial Settings

    Chapter 3 Initial Settings Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 36: Flow To Introduce

    3.1 Flow to introduce Examine about communication system such as communication style Examine (1:1 topology, 1:1 topology with repeaters, 1:N topology), number of communication connected equipment, layout and so on. system Consider the communication data amount, response time and mounting conditions at the same time. According the examined result, set wireless units to be required.

  • Page 37: Flow To Introduce "1:1 Topology With Repeaters

    3.1.2 Flow to Introduce “1:1 topology with repeaters” Set Unit No., communication channel and MODE switches. Initial setting of With 1:1 topology with repeaters, MODE switch No.1 should be set to master and slave Reference: <3.2 Initial setting of wireless unit> Register slave at the master.

  • Page 38: Initial Setting Of Wireless Unit

    3.2 Initial setting of wireless unit This is the explanation about the setting of the main unit of wireless unit. Factory setting is as below figures. 3.2.1 Setting of operating mode ※At factory setting, it’s set to “SET” When setting by the main unit, it should be set to “SET”. When transferring setting such as "transfer to main unit"...

  • Page 39: Setting Of Communication Channel

    3.2.2 Setting of communication channel ※At factory setting, it’s set to “00”. Select the communication channel from ”00～F5”. Adding to the fixed channel, 76ch(00～４B), 89 group channel can be selected. Group channel is the function that it selects connectable channel from several fixed channels automatically.

  • Page 40: Setting Of Serial Communication Conditions

    During During Functions ON/OFF Description SW No. setting operation Not available (1:1 topology) 1:N topology setup Setting during Available (1:1 topology with Available/Not available operation repeaters and 1:N topology) by setting tool RS232C Setting Serial RS485 RS232C during communication type operation selection RS485...

  • Page 41: Install Setting Tool Software

    3.3 Install setting tool software Install the setting tool software (Configurator KR) (You need to register at our members.) How to install 1.Open Panasonic Electric Works website. [FA Equipment] -> [FA Components] -> [Communication Devices] -> [KR20 Wireless unit] Click [Software] on tab.

  • Page 42: Start Wireless Unit

    3.4 Start wireless unit Before turning power supply on Please check and confirm the below before turning power supply on. 1. Wiring is correct and it’s connected surely 2. Power supply is supplied within the range of allowable voltage Reference: For wiring <2.2 Wiring> For power supply voltage <9.

  • Page 43: Register Slave

    Chapter 4 Register Slave Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 44: Register Slave

    4.1 Register slave 4.1.1 Register slave In order to communicate master and slave, master recognizes slaves by registering slave to the master. This process is necessary for all communication style, 1:1 topology, 1:1 topology with repeaters, 1:N topology. According to the procedures in this chapter, register slaves at the master. At registration, slave is registered to master one by one by using only main unit or slaves are registered by using the setting tool (Configurator KR).

  • Page 45: Register Slave By Main Unit

    4.2 Register slave by main unit 4.2.1 Procedures for slave registration Setting of master Operating mode switch Be sure to set to “SET”. Communication channel Select from “00～4B” *1 Be sure to set to “00”. Unit No. switch At factory setting, Unit No. is set to “00”. Any settings MODE switch Refer to <3.2.4 Setting of MODE switch>...
  • Page 46 Procedures for registration 1) Put all wireless units to register on the table and make each switch above setting. 2) Turn power supply of wireless unit used as master and used as slave on. 3) Press <ENTER> switch continuously (approx. 3sec) in wireless unit for registering as slave. 4) LED is blinking as below Master Slave...

  • Page 47: Overwrite Registration

    4.2.2 Overwrite registration When another slave is registered with the same Unit No., which is already registered at the master, set it to “permission of registration overwriting” before registration. Example) After registration of slave “01” at master “00”, you want to register another wireless unit as a slave of “01”...

  • Page 48: Change Unit No. Of Slave

    Note: If the previous slave registered with the Unit No. is left in the same communication area and turn the power supply on, it causes malfunction of communication system. Turn the power supply off or change Unit No. When it is used with another Unit No., initialize before using.

  • Page 49: Delete All Slave Registration

    4.2.5 Delete all slave registration When you want to delete all registration information In case of deleting all registration information of slave in master, initialize master. However, be careful that all setting including the settings by setting tool such as routing information is deleted.

  • Page 50: Register Slave By Setting Tool

    For how to use setting tool, refer to Help in setting tool (Configurator KR) To boot setting tool, click on the Windows ［Start］ button and then select “Programs”, “Panasonic-EW Control”, “Configurator”, “Configurator KR”, and “Configurator KR” on the displayed Windows menu, in that order.

  • Page 51: Setting And Operation

    Chapter 5 Setting and Operation Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 52: Setting And Operation Of "1:1 Topology

    5.1 Setting and operation In this chapter, procedures for setting and operation of each communication system are explained concretely. Before reading this chapter, execute the necessary wireless units initial setting and slave registration. Reference： <Chapter 3 Initial setting/ Chapter 4 Resister slave> Setting and operation are executed by main unit or by setting tool (Configurator KR).

  • Page 53: Setting Contents

    (3) Turn power supply of master and slave on. Same communication channel Master Unit No.:00 Slave Unit No.: 01 No.1:OFF Serial communication selection, baud rate, data length, parity should be set according to connected equipment. 5.3 Setting and operation of “1:1 topology with repeaters”...

  • Page 54: Routing Setting

    (2) Turn power supply of master unit on with operating mode switch “SET”. (3) Boot setting tool. Click on the Windows [Start] button and then select "All Programs", "Panasonic-EW Control", "Configurator", "Configurator KR", and "Configurator KR" on the displayed Windows menu, in that order.
  • Page 55 For the protocol, select “[DATA]1:1 topology with repeaters” with RS485 type and select “ [I/O]1:1 topology with repeaters” with I/O type. Communication protocol name in setting Description tool [DATA]1:1 topology with repeaters For RS485 type 1:1 topology with repeaters [I/O]1:1 topology with repeaters For I/O type 1:1 topology with repeaters Reference：...
  • Page 56 Create new slave unit (5) Add slave as repeater at master Click master unit on the routing table and select “Routing Setting” -> ”Slave Unit Setup” -> ”New” Input slave’s Unit No. and name Select from 01 to 99 for Unit No. For naming, it is possible to use alphabet and numbers up to 8 letters.
  • Page 57 “slave 2” is added in lower right of “slave 1” if click “OK” Initial asterisk (＊) of name means that it is not reflected to master unit. (2) after name means Unit No. 2. Sharp (＃) indicates that terminal is not set. (After entering terminal, ＃ is cleared and after completing transfer to master unit and transfer from master unit, ＊...
  • Page 58 Transfer from Main Unit (8) In order to check whether it is written in master correctly or not, execute “Transfer from Master Unit”. Select “File”→”Transfer from Main Unit” in menu. When the below dialog is displayed, click “OK”. Below dialog is displayed during data communication. After completing to transfer from main unit correctly, the information is displayed in the registration list view, routing table view and terminal list view.

  • Page 59: Operation During Running

    5.3.3 Operation during running (1) Check again if the settings of switches in master and slave are correct or not. ・Unit No. of master is set to “00”, Unit No. of slave is set to the registered Unit No. ・Communication channels of master and slave are same. ・MODE switch No.1 in master and slave are set to ON.

  • Page 60: Setting And Operation Of "1:N Topology

    (2) Turn power supply of master unit on with operating mode switch “SET”. (3) Boot setting tool. Click on the Windows [Start] button and then select "All Programs", "Panasonic-EW Control", "Configurator", "Configurator KR", and "Configurator KR" on the displayed Windows menu, in that order.
  • Page 61 Master Unit Setup (4) Select “Routing Setting”->“Master Unit Setup” in menu to set master. Master unit setup window is opened. Input Unit No. and name. Basically, specify “0” for Unit No. (If several masters are in RS485 communication line, it is necessary to change Unit No. In this case, there are some restrictions such as that slave registration is completed.) For naming, it is possible to use alphabet and numbers up to 8 letters.
  • Page 62 ・ For Polling, master has I/O information of all slaves, therefore, if you often use I/O communication than data communication, please select this system. But, it takes time to check the state of all slaves if there are a lot of slaves. Master automatically communicates to all slaves including repeaters.
  • Page 63 Create new slave unit (5) Add slave at master C lick one master in routing table and select “Routing Setting” -> “Slave Unit Setup” -> “New”. Input slave’s Unit No. and name Select from 01 to 99 for Unit No. F or naming, it is possible to use alphabet and numbers up to 8 letters.
  • Page 64 “slave 2” is added in lower right of “slave 1” if click “OK”. Initial asterisk (＊) of name means that it is not reflected to master unit. (2) after name means Unit No. 2. Sharp (＃) indicates that terminal is not set. (After entering terminal, ＃ is cleared and after completing transfer to master and transfer from master, ＊...
  • Page 65 “term1” is added in termial equipment list view. When at least 1 terminal is set, ＃ after slave in routing table view is cleared. (“slave 3”) With same way, add all connected terminal equipment to slave to the terminal list. The slave that works as only repeater is not necessary to register.
  • Page 66 Transfer from Main Unit (10) In order to check whether it is written in master correctly or not, execute “Transfer from Main Unit”. Select “File” -> “Transfer from Main Unit” in menu. When the below dialog is displayed, click ‘OK’. Below dialog is displayed during data communication.

  • Page 67: Operation During Running

    5.4.3 Operation during running (1) Check again if the settings of switches in master and slave are correct or not. ・Unit No. of master set to “00”, Unit No. of slave is set to the registered No. ・Communication channels of master and slave are same. ・MODE switch No.1 in master and slave are set to ON.

  • Page 68: Change Routing Setting

    5.5 Change routing setting This is the explanation about changing routing setting at 1:1 topology with repeater and 1:N topology. 5.5.1 Modify slave unit (1) Click one slave to modify in routing table and select “Routing setting” -> “Slave unit setup”...

  • Page 69: Delete Slave Unit

    (2) Above setting has not been reflected to master unit. In order to reflect to master unit, select “File” -> “Transfer to Master Unit” in menu. When the below dialog is displayed, click ‘OK’. Below dialog is displayed during data communication. After completing to transfer to master unit correctly, it returns to main window.
  • Page 70 When the below dialog is displayed, if it is OK, click ‘OK’. In the routing table, “slave 3” in lower right of master is deleted. (2) Above setting has not been reflected to master unit. In order to reflect to master unit, select “File”...

  • Page 71: Modify Terminal Equipment

    5.5.3 Modify terminal equipment (1) Click one terminal to modify in termianl list view after selecting one slave in routing table. And select “Routing setting” -> “Terminal setup” -> “Modify” in menu. Modify Unit No. and name of terminal equipment. Input Unit No.

  • Page 72: Delete Terminal Equipment

    When the below dialog is displayed, click “OK”. Below dialog is displayed during data communication. After completing to transfer to master correctly, it returns to main window. Note： When using I/O type, at 1:N topology Slave is located as same position as equipment with MEWTOCOL protocol. If equipment with MEWTOCOL protocol is connected to slave, Unit No of terminal equipment and slave should be set to different No.
  • Page 73 In the terminal list, “KW4M_2” was deleted. (2) Above setting has not been reflected to master unit. In order to reflect to master unit, select “File” -> “Transfer to Master Unit” in menu. When the below dialog is displayed, click “OK”. Below dialog is displayed during data communication.

  • Page 74: Save Setting Contents

    5.6 Save setting contents This is the explanation about saving setup in master such as master setup and routing setting to computer for 1:1 topology with repeater and 1:N topology. 5.6.1 Setting files In setting file, master’s operating information such as slave registration information (registration list) and routing setting.

  • Page 75: Open A Setting File

    In case of saving as another name (1) Select “File” -> “Save as” in menu. Saving dialog is displayed. (2) Input file name and click “Save”. It saves with the specified file name. In this time, file name is displayed in registration list and routing table. File name 5.6.3 Open a setting file This is the explanation to open setting file.
  • Page 76 (3) Click “Refer” and dialog to open file is displayed. Open file name to read in. Select reading data from 2 types. Read All Data Slave’s registration list and routing setting are read and displayed. Normally, select this. Read Data Except for Registration List Slave’s registration list is not read.

  • Page 77: Mewtocol Communication With I/O Type

    Drive circuit Equipment with MEWTOCOL Power supply This chapter explains about the overview of MEWTOCOL-COM that can be used for KR20 wireless unit. 5.7.1 Overview of MEWTOCOL-COM Command and response functions The computer sends commands (instructions) to Wireless unit, and receives responses in return.

  • Page 78: Command

    ●Control codes Name Character ASCII code Explanation Header ％ Indicates the beginning of a message. Command Indicates that the data comprises a command ＃ message. Normal Indicates that the data comprises a normal ＄ response response message. Error response Indicates that the data comprises a response ！...
  • Page 79 ［RCS］: Read contact area (Single point) This reads the on and off status for only one contact. ■Command Contact No. Destination ％ ＃ 4 characters ×10 ×10 ×10 ×10 ×10 ×16 ×16 ×16 Contact code X: Input Y: Output ■Normal response (Read successful) 送り元...
  • Page 80 ［WCS］: Write contact area (Single-point) ON or OFF only one contact. ■Command Contact No. Destination ＃ 4 characters ×10 ×10 Contact Code Y: Output Contact Data 1:ON 0:OFF ■Normal response (Wirite successful) 送り元 Source ■Error response (Write failure) 送り元 Source Error code ［WCP］: Write contact area (Several points) ON or OFF several contacts.

  • Page 81: Error Codes

    5.7.3 Error codes ●Basic procedure errors Error code Error name Explanation ・A Bcc error occurred in the command data. Bcc error ・ A command message was sent that does not fit the Format error transmission format. ・A command was sent that is not supported. No support error ●Application error Error code...
  • Page 82 ●Read out the ON or OFF condition of input terminal 0 (switch) of slave1 ・Send command from upper computer ※Hereinafter (CR) shows CR code. %01#RCSX00001D(CR) ・ Response from slave 1 %01$RC021(CR) ・・・Input 0 is set to OFF %01#RCSX00001D(CR) Computer Slave 01 %01$RC021(CR) Switch %01#RCSX00001D(CR)→...
  • Page 83 5.7.5 MEWTOCOL communication example (Mixed I/O type and RS485 type) This is the using example of I/O type and RS485 type are mixed Set the master to”[I/O] MEWTOCOL (event)” by setting tool. (*Event is the system that wireless communication is performed only when received data communication from the upper.) [I/O] Slave 01...

  • Page 84: 1:N Topology For Report" Function With I/O Type

    5.8 “1:N topology for report” function with I/O type For 1:N topology with I/O type, command from upper level master controls I/O of master and slave. With this “1:N topology for report” function, input from slave can be reflected to output from master without connectiong computer or PLC at upper level of master.

  • Page 85: N Topology For Report" Using Example 1

    5.8.2 “1:N topology for report” using example 1 This is the example using master’s output terminal and slave’s input terminal. Set master to “[I/O] 1:N topology for report” by using setting tool. ●Report system of central display for alarm by 4 type of equipment, that output numbers are different.
  • Page 86 ●Report system of central display for alarm by each line Alarm Display Line A Line B LMP1 LMP5 Slave 01 LMP2 LMP6 Slave 02 (Repeater) From equipment LMP3 LMP7 Input From Master 00 LMP4 LMP8 terminal equipment Alarm output ERR11 larm output ERR12 ERR21 Alarm output...

  • Page 87: N Topology For Report" Using Example 2

    5.8.3 “1:N topology for report” using example 2 This it the esample using input terminal and output terminal in both master and slave. Set master to “[I/O] 1:N topology for report” by using setting tool. ●Report system of central display for alarm by 4 types of equipment and reset alarm by 4 types of equipment.
  • Page 88 If you want to reset all alarm by only switch 1, connect as below. But it is not reset simultaneously, it resets one by one in turn. Input time to switch 1 will be longer. Master Slave Slave Slave Slave Terminal Terminal LMP1...

  • Page 89: Initialization

    5.9 Initialization When you’d like to return the inner memory to default setting at factory shipment, initialize it. After initialization, in master, slave registration and routing setting information data will be deleted. And in slave, its Unit No. setting, registered, is deleted. Setting of wireless unit Operating mode switch Be sure to set to “SET”.
  • Page 90 Notes: 1. After initializing master, all slave registrations are deleted. Do not forget to set No.9 to OFF. 2. When initializing, do not execute serial communication or I/O communication. 5-40 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 91: Test And Utilities

    Chapter 6 Test and Utilities Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 92: Test And Utilities

    6.1 Test and utilities In this chapter, various test functions and utilities are explained. There are some test functions working only the main unit and some test functions and utilities by using setting tool. Before reading this chapter, see the below tables to prepare. Main unit test functions Items Overview...

  • Page 93: Test Functions Of Main Unit

    6.2 Test functions of main unit 6.2.1 Communication test You can check if it can communicate between master and slave or not beforehand. Slave’s level meter shows the field intensity, it is convenient when examining the place to mount wireless units. Slave registration is not necessary for this function. Master’s setting Operating mode switch Be sure to set to <TEST>.
  • Page 94 Procedures for communication test (1) Set all switches as above. (2) Power supply of master and slave on. Master Slave Lighting Lighting Lighting (3) Press <ENTER> switch to start communication test. LED is blinking as level meter. In the actual system, use with the field intensity that indicates a. or b. a.

  • Page 95: Field Intensity Monitor

    6.2.2 Field intensity monitor You can check if other wireless unit uses the communication channel that you want to use or not. It is convenient when examining the communication channel of wireless unit. It monitors simply by using rough time period in this function. When you need measuring correctly, use a commercial spectrum analyzer.
  • Page 96 c. When field intensity is not bad. (When there is radio wave.) (2 green LEDs are blinking.) Blinking Blinking Blinking d. When field intensity is strong. (When there is a strong radio wave.) (3 LEDs are blinking.) Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking * In order to distinguish from the communication test, “ALARM”...

  • Page 97: Test Functions And Utilities By Setting Tool

    It is possible to use in RUN mode with setting tool, software version 1.20 or later. (3) Boot setting tool. Click on the Windows [Start] button and then select "All Programs", "Panasonic-EW Control", "Configurator", "Configurator KR", and "Configurator KR" on the displayed Windows menu, in that order.
  • Page 98 Configuration dialog is displayed. COM port Select computer’s COM port. Baud rate, Data length, Parity Select communication settings of computer. SET mode: Set baud rate, data length, parity to 115200bit/s, 8bit, Odd. RUN mode: Set communication settings according to the main unit. But it is impossible to "transfer to main unit"...

  • Page 99: Confirmation Of Com Port Connection

    6.3.2 Confirmation of COM port connection You can check if computer and wireless unit (master or slave) are connected correctly or not. (1) Select “Utility” -> “Confirmation of COM port connection” in menu. (2) When the below dialog is displayed, click ‘OK’. Below dialog is displayed during data communication.
  • Page 100 (2) When the below dialog is displayed, click ‘OK’. Below dialog is displayed during data communication. After completing the communication correctlly, it displays distinction of master or slave, Unit No., communication channel, name, operating mode, executing command, MODE switch (DIPSW) conditions of connected wireless unit.

  • Page 101: Communication Test

    Input Unit No. existed in the routing view. When the below dialog is displayed, click ‘OK’. Below dialog is displayed during data communication. After completing the communication correctly, it displays slave’s model No., Software version, erial No., Name and field intensity level. 6.3.4 Communication test You can check the communication conditions from master to objecteive slave including repeaters beforehand.
  • Page 102 (2) Select “Utility” -> “Communication test” in menu. (3) Dialog to select test conditions is displayed, input conditions of communication test. Slave Unit No. Select slave for communication test. Slaves without routing setting and slave registration cannot be tested. Data size Set data size for communication test.
  • Page 103 After completing communication correctly, it displays test conditions, time period of communication test (Round trip), and field intensity level. Communication condition is better with the higher value for field intensity. (Max. 70) LED display and feild intensity for communication test by main unit Feild intensity display LEVEL1...

  • Page 104: Field Intensity Monitor

    6.3.5 Field intensity monitor You can check vacancy of communication channel by using wireless unit as simplified field intensity monitor. When signal is received, the communication channel is using. If using another channel, you can avoid interference. We recommend checking it before mounting. (1) Select “Utility”...
  • Page 105 When it is lower than 16, you can think there is little radio wave for interference. (There is an individual difference.) Retest It returns to dialog to set monitor conditions. Monitor result is not saved, save it first if it is necessary. Save Monitor result can be saved with text file.

  • Page 106: Read Log

    6.3.6 Read log You can read out communication error log (record) in wireless unit. Reading out log takes about 1 minute. (In case of baud rate 115200bit/s) (1) Select “Utility” -> “Read log” in menu. (2) Below dialog is displayed during data communication. It takes about 1 minute, wait for a while.

  • Page 107: Remote Reset

    6.3.7 Remote reset Set connected wireless unit in the state of powered on. This function is used instead of that power supply on again when setting of switches. (1) Select “Utility” -> “Remote Reset” in menu. (2) When the below dialog is displayed, click “OK”. Below dialog is displayed during sending reset command.
  • Page 108 (3) When the below dialog is displayed, click “OK”. (4) Below dialog is displayed during data communication. (5) After resetting correctly, the below dialog is displayed. (6) It is necessary to set flow control setting to all wireless unit that is necessary to flow control.. Connect to other wireless unit that is not set flow control.

  • Page 109: Cautions For Mounting

    Chapter 7 Cautions for Mounting Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 110: Environment For Using

    7.1 Cautions for mounting In order to avoid factors of breakdown or malfunctions, read and understand the below contents before using. For installing, use within the range of general specifications. Especially notice and keep the below conditions. 7.1.1 Environment for using 1) Use in the place where the ambient temperature is the range of -10 to +50 degree C and the ambient humidity is the range of 30 to 85%RH (at 25 degree C non-condensing) 2) Do not use the unit in the following environments.

  • Page 111: To Prevent From Interference With The Other Wireless Station (Japan Only)

    5) When mounting the unit to DIN rail, hook the upper part and push DIN hook. When removing it, pull out with minus driver until locking DIN hook. And fastening plate (ATA4806) is recommended prevent from moving. 7.1.4 To prevent from interference with the other wireless station (Japan only) In the frequency band using this unit, in-plant radio station (license is necessary.) using at industrial such as microwave oven, science, medical machinery and a production line in factory to...

  • Page 112: Wiring Input/Output Lines

    7.1.5 Wiring input/output lines 1) Select diameter of wire for input/output line with considering current capacity. 2) Input line should be keep away from output line. 3) Input/output line should keep at least 100mm away from power supply line and high-voltage line.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 114: Alarm Indication

    8.1 ALARM indication This is the explanation about wireless unit ALARM indication. ALARM indication means the below cautions and error according to the operating mode. In case of operating mode is “TEST”, it has another meanings not cautions or error. Please refer to ＜6.2 Test functions of main unit＞.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    8.2 Troubleshooting First of all (1) Are power supplys of all using wireless units as master and slave turn on? (2) Are the settings of switches set correctly? (Operation mode switch, Communication channel switch, Unit No.switch, MODE switch) (3) Are wiring and connector connected correctly? (RS232C, RS485) When turn power supply on Trouble contents...
  • Page 116 Wireless communication and Wire communication Trouble contents Cause Troubleshooting Wireless Operating mode isn’t set to Set operating mode of master and slave communication is “RUN”. to “RUN”. not possible. Channel is different from it Set communication channel of all slaves of slaves.

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...
  • Page 118 9.1 Specifications General specifications Item Specification RS485 type I/O type Rated voltage 12 to 24V DC Operating voltage range 10.8 to 26.4V DC Current consumption 150mA or less (During sending) 200mA or less (During sending) Input current 23A (when 24V DC) Ambient temperature -10 to +50℃...
  • Page 119 Serial communication specifications (RS232C) Item Specifications Interface Conforming to RS232C Transmission distance 1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,38400,57600,11520 bit/s Transmission speed (Selectable with MODE switch) Communication method Half-duplex Synchronous system Synchronous communication method Transmission format Stop bit: 1bit, Parity: Not available/Available (odd/even), Data length: 7bit/8bit Data buffer 2048 bytes (Max.
  • Page 120 Output specifications (only AKR20X5) Item Specifications AKR2015 (Output NPN type) AKR2045 (Output PNP type) Insulation method Optical coupler Output type Open collector (NPN) Open collector (PNP) Rated load type 12 to 24V DC Allowable load voltage 10.8 to 26.4V DC range Max.
  • Page 121 Functions specifications Item Specifications RS485 type I/O type • Operating mode change (SET, RUN, TEST) • Communication channel change (CH switch) • Unit No. change (UNIT No. switch) • Serial communication setup (MODE switch) Setting function • Slave registration • Initializing (Factory setting) •...
  • Page 122 Fixed channels Frequency Frequency Frequency Ch No. Ch No. Ch No. ×10 ×1 [MHz] ×10 ×1 [MHz] ×10 ×1 [MHz] 2403.328 2436.096 2468.864 2404.352 2437.120 2469.888 2405.376 2438.144 2470.912 2406.400 2439.168 2471.936 2407.424 2440.192 2472.960 2408.448 2441.216 2473.984 2409.472 2442.240 2475.008 2410.496 2443.264...
  • Page 123 Group channels (4CH) Ch No. Fixed channel No. Ch No. Fixed channel No. ×10 ×1 ×10 ×1 00、0B、16、21 ↑ 01、0C、17、22 ↑ 02、0D、18、23 ↑ 03、0E、19、24 ↑ 04、0F、1A、25 ↑ 05、10、1B、26 ↑ 06、11、1C、27 ↑ 07、12、1D、28 ↑ 08、13、1E、29 ↑ 09、14、1F、2A ↑ 0A、15、20、2B ↑ ↑ ↑...

  • Page 124: Reference

    9.2 Reference Data communication time (Measured value by communication test with setting tool * ) AKR2015 Number of Data amount Communication Number of Data amount Communication repeater [bytes] time [sec] * repeater [bytes] time [sec] * repeaters) 1024 1024 2016 2016 1024 1024...
  • Page 125 I/O polling time (In case of no serial communication) (Measured value) AKR2015 Number of repeater Communication style Polling time stage － 1:1 topology 25ms 60ms 90ms 130ms 170ms 1:1 topology with repeaters 210ms 260ms 310ms 360ms ※Polling time: Time cycle when master transmit continuously (polling) to slave ※Response time is max.
  • Page 126 Timeout period of master • At 1:1 topology with repeaters and 1:N topology, when no response is sent from slave or terminal, master stops waiting for response and move to next action. The time from to start communication to move next action is named timeout period.

  • Page 127: Dimensions/Connection Drawings

    Chapter 10 Dimensions/ Connection drawings 10-1 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 128: Dimensions

    10.1 Dimensions AKR2002 / AKR20X5 ■AKR2803 AKR2802 (unit:mm) 10-2 Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

  • Page 129: Connect To Computer

    10.2 Connect to computer Connecting cable wiring Without flow control ・ When using setting tool, DUB 9-pin female-female straight cable can be used. If using male-female straight cable, use attached gender changer in main unit. ・ When you make cable by yourself, refer to the below wiring diagrams. D-SUB 9-pin female D-SUB 9-pin female Pin No.

  • Page 130: Connect To Plc (Rs232C)

    10.3 Connect to PLC (RS232C) 10.3.1 Connect to Web Datalogger Unit / FP∑ control unit In order to connect wireless unit, attach communication cassette to Web Datalogger Unit (DLU) and FP sigma control unit. Usable communication cassette (RS232C communication type) Name Model No.

  • Page 131: Connect To Fp2 Unit

    10.3.3 Connect to FP2 unit Connecting cable wiring diagram D-SUB 9-pin female D-SUB 9-pin male Pin No. Pin No. Signal name Signal name 10.3.4 Connect to FP-X control unit In order to connect wireless unit, attach communication cassette to FP-X control unit. Usable communication cassette (RS232C communication type) Name Model No.

  • Page 132: Connect To Terminal Equipment

    10.4 Connect to terminal equipment 10.4.1 Connect to Eco-POWER METER (RS485) Connect Eco-Power meter to slave. RS485 type Connecting cable wiring diagram ・ Wireless unit’s terminal 1 and 3, terminal 2 and 4 are connected inside. ・ With a terminal station of wireless unit, “E” terminal (No.5) and “－” terminal (No.4) should be shorted.

  • Page 133: Wiring Input/Output Lines

    10.5 Wiring input/output lines 10.5.1 Wire input side Do not add exceeded voltage over rated input voltage to input terminal. Connection with photoelectronic sensor, nearby sensor Relay output type NPN open collector output type Voltage output type 2-wire system output type Cautions for using reed switch with LED Even if serial LED is in input contact such as reed switch with LED, add voltage over...
  • Page 134 10.5.2 Wire output side Do not connect a load over maximum switching capacity to output terminal. Protective circuit for inductive load For inductive load, make a protective circuit parallel to load. Cautions for using capacitative load For connecting load with large rush current, make a protective circuit as below in order to reduce the influences.

  • Page 135: Revision History

    Revision History Issue Date Manual no. Content of revision March, 2008 ARCT1F441E-1 First edition October, 2008 ARCT1F441E-2 Change company name Available to use the setting tool in RUN mode. June, 2009 ARCT1F441E-3 Add 6.3.8 Flow control setting. Phone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.ctiautomation.net - Email: info@ctiautomation.net...

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