Proxus connects to Panasonic FP series controllers using MC Protocol or the proprietary Mewtocol.
Supported Protocols
| Protocol Type | Series | Connection | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
PanasonicMc | FP7 / FP-X | Ethernet | Uses MC Protocol (Recommended for Ethernet) |
PanasonicMewtocol_OverTcp | FP-Sigma / FP-X | Serial/Ethernet | Uses Mewtocol over TCP |
Connection Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host | string | Yes | - | PLC IP Address |
| Port | int | No | - | 2000 or configured port |
| Station | byte | No | 1 | Station Number (Critical for Mewtocol) |
| NetworkNumber | byte | No | 0 | Network ID (For MC Protocol) |
| EnableWriteBitToWordRegister | bool | No | false | Allow bit writes to word addresses |
Address Syntax
| Area | Prefix | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Register | DT | 16-bit Word | DT100, DT5000 |
| Internal Relay | R | Bit | R100, R10A |
| Input | X | Input Bit | X10, X100 |
| Output | Y | Output Bit | Y10, Y100 |
| L100 | Link Bit | L100 |
Official Resources
- Panasonic Industry: Downloads
Troubleshooting
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Need Help?
For Panasonic-specific error codes, see Panasonic Mewtocol Error Codes. For general connectivity issues, see Gateway Issues.
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Protocol Selection
If your Panasonic PLC has a built-in Ethernet port (like FP7), PanasonicMc is preferred for higher performance. For serial-to-ethernet converters, use PanasonicMewtocol_OverTcp.