Makita FP2 Series manual Other software tools, FP OPC Server and FP Data Analyzer,  FP OPC Server

Other software tools

FP OPC Server and FP Data Analyzer

FP OPC Server

Connects your favorite industrial application to FP2 or other FP Series PLCs

The Panasonic FP OPC Server allows high-performance data transfer between applications supporting the universally accepted OPC PC DA Standard (v1-v3) and Panasonic FP Series PLCs. The FP OPC Server manages the device-specific communication and provides data via a standard interface. Thus OPC clients connected to the server can exchange information with FP2 or other FP Series PLCs.

Features of the FP OPC Server

Modern and intuitive user interface allows you to configure the server. While creating the application, sophisticated user assistance helps you in your work.

The server complies to the following OPC DA client/server technologies: OPC DA 1.0a, 2.05a and 3.0.

The PLCs can be accessed via serial, modem and Ethernet communica- tion lines.

State-of-the-art import / export mechanism allows you to save, exchange or edit data in XML format. Data can also be exchanged using a CSV file.

An icon or tool tip notifies the user about possible errors in configuration.

The FP OPC Server allows you to clearly structure your application, e.g. by grouping elements in meaningful hierarchies.

Tolerant of interruptions due to optimized communication features.

FP OPC Server software with one license

Product number: AFPS03510D

FP OPC Server additional license

Product number: AFPS03517D

FP Data Analyzer

The FP Data Analyzer is a software tool for acquisition, logic analysis and representation of recorded data on multiple channels connected to any Pana- sonic PLC. The software is a stand-alone tool. You need not install any other software to run the FP Data Analyzer.

The FP Data Analyzer can be connected to the FP2 by utilizing the integrated MEWNET Manager, for instance via the COM port. Recording and analyzing remote PLCs via LAN or modem is just a matter of seconds.

The tool can be used for:

Performing failure diagnostics.

Finding and isolating failures.

Performing analyses, system optimization.

Documenting processes.

Shortening the time between setup and operation.

Carrying out machine maintenance.

Improving development.

FP Data Analyzer

Product number: AFPS04510D

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