Control Unit ELC500
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Basic Information
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System Configuration
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Order guide
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Specifications
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Software
Discontinuation plan
Last time buy
September 30, 2024
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Basic Information
IoT-Ready, Energy-Saving Controller
Contributes to the optimization of energy use by enabling monitoring / control of power demand and visualization of production information
UL/C-UL,CE,UKCA Approved
Features
The ELC500 Control Unit enables program-less Ethernet data logging, demand monitoring and control at short intervals of five seconds, and remote equipment monitoring using a Web server. This product allows the incorporation of IoT in your factories and equipment to help optimize energy use and improve productivity.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. and Xerox Corporation in the U.S.
Contributes to the optimization of energy use by enabling monitoring /
control of power demand and visualization of production information
Data logging through Ethernet
Remote monitoring using Web server
Program-less(Note 1) Ethernet data logging and remote monitoring / control(Note 2) using Web server
Notes :
1) Settings must be made using Configurator EL500.
2) Web content must be produced using Control Web Creator.
Notes :
3) Depending on the type of information to be displayed on the Web server screen, a program may need to be produced using Control FPWIN Pro7.
4) Control Web Creator : For details refer to Software.
Demand monitoring at intervals of several seconds allows prompt response to sudden load fluctuations
Monitoring intervals and control patterns to meet the demand monitoring needs of users
Constant-cycle demand
Demand time span is compatible with constant-cycle demand periods of 15 / 30 / 60 minutes.
IEC demand[Compliance with IEC 61557-12 standard]
Demand monitoring complies with the IEC 61557-12 international standard commonly used for energy-saving measures.
IEC demand (Sliding block interval and Fixed block interval)
Users set the time span for demand calculation to an arbitrary value between 1 to 60 minutes (in increments of one minute). The average power demand within the set span is calculated at the end of the span. [The demand values of active, reactive, apparent, active (export), and reactive (export) power are calculated.]
Sliding block interval method The next time span starts "n" minutes later. (Value "n" is arbitrarily set by users.)
Fixed block interval methodThe next time span starts after completion of the current span.
■Three types of control patterns
Alarm-linked control
Controls loads in three steps according to conductions such as demand values to achieve peak-cut.
Cyclic control
Controls a group of loads in a rotation manner to reduce overall power consumption.
Startup control
Delays the startup timing to reduce inrush power and achieve peak-cut.
Ethernet data logging makes it easy to incorporate IoT in production operations
Collection and storage of operation data of existing equipment using add-on device
Settings must be made using Configurator EL500 (compatible units: Modbus TCP / RTU and MEWTOCOL units).
SD memory card (sold separately) is required for data storage.
PLC's communication program is used for serial communication and storage of equipment operation status data.
* Character string data cannot be managed.
* Maximum data size is four words.
There is no need for a program for serial communication and storage of equipment operation status data.
■ Reduces engineering man-hours
■ Improves maintainability
■ Allows easy change of layout
■ Visualization of equipment operation information
Comparison of man-hours reduced by retrofitting(Note)
Note: When Panasonic products are used.
Extension function for logging of I/O signals, analog data and temperature data
To use the extension function, it is necessary to create a program using Control FPWIN Pro7.
There is no means to obtain equipment operation status information through communication function.
FP7 Expansion Unit enables acquisition of equipment I/O signals, analog signals and temperature information.
Note: To use the extension function, it is necessary to create a program using Control FPWIN Pro7.
■Connectable units
- Input / Output Unit
- Analog Input / Output Unit
- Temperature Input Unit
- High-speed Counter Unit
- Pulse Output Unit
- Multi Input / Output Unit
- Programmable Input / Output Unit
- PHLS (Remote I/O) Unit
Realizes demand monitoring in large plants
There are certain restrictions such as the maximum number of connectable units.
For use in small stores or for partial demand monitoring
Our previous product featured a small number of control points, and its applications were limited to use in small stores or monitoring of partial demand in factories.
Small- / medium-size factories and large plants
By sharing receivingpoint demand information through the network, entire factory loads can be optimally controlled.
Use of the program function enables collection of data from other manufacturers' units that use different protocols
To use the program function, it is necessary to create a program using Control FPWIN Pro7.
Data cannot be obtained from other manufacturers’ power meters, so receivingpoint data cannot be acquired. Therefore, demand monitoring / control is not possible.
Data can be obtained from other manufacturers’ power meters, so demand monitoring / control is possible.
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System Configuration
Example of system configuration – For power peak-cut and operation monitoring
(1) Measurement of power demand
(2) Demand monitoring at intervals of several seconds
(3) Collection and storage of production / power information
(4) Acquisition of production information from PLC and energy information collected by ELC500 Control Unit through Ethernet
(5) Sharing of demand information via Ethernet and providing demand control
(6) Collection of information from ELC500 Control Unit via Ethernet
(7) Demand monitoring(Note) at intervals of several seconds using Web server
(8) Compilation, analysis and sharing of information by linking with EnerVisualizeR
Note:
Screen must be created using Control Web Creator.
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Order guide
Discontinued products [Order accepted till September, 2024]
Discontinued product | Recommended substitute | ||||
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Product number/Part number | Last time buy | Product number/Part number | Product name | Remark | |
Product number: UELC500 Part number: UELC500 | September 30, 2024 To be discontinued | Product number:- Part number:- | - | Sorry, no suggested alternative products. |
[Note]
The following applicable products and options are available continuously.
Software
Product name | Model No. | Descriptions |
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Configurator EL500 (Note) | - | Main unit setting software |
Control FPWIN Pro7 | AFPSPR7A | Programming tool |
Configurator WD (Note) | - | IP address search tool |
Control Web Creator (Note) | AFPSWC | Custom website creation software (Key unit must be purchased.) |
Key unit | AFPSWCKEY | License key for Control Web Creator, 1 license, USB port connection |
(Note) : Can be downloaded free from the Panasonic website.
Others
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Specifications
Main unit specifications
Item | Specification |
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Rated operating voltage | 24 V DC |
Current consumption | 300 mA or less (Note) |
Ambient temperature | 0 to +55 ℃ +32 to +131 ℉ |
Ambient humidity | 10 to 95% RH(at +25 ℃ +77 ℉, no dew condensation allowed) |
Serial communication | Ethernet: 1 port, RS-232C: 1 port, RS-485 / 422: 2 ports |
Compatible regulations | Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, RoHS Directive |
Note :
Regarding system consumption current, see the User’s Manual for ELC500 Control Unit.
External memory specifications
Item | Specification |
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Supported media | SD memory card |
Compatible format | Compatible with SD / SDHC standards (FAT16 and FAT32 only) |
Capacity | 2 to 32 GB |
Speed class | Class 2 to Class 10 |
Notes :
1) If a (momentary) power outage occurs during writing, data can become corrupted. Use of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended.
2) Please use the SLC type SD memory card.
For the handling of SD memory card, see the User’s Manual for ELC500 Control Unit.
Main specifications
Item | Specification |
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Communication (Downstream communication) | • Ethernet: 1 port [supported protocols: MEWTOCOL-COM, Modbus TCP; number of nodes: 197 units; number of simultaneous connections: 20] • RS-232C: 1 port [supported protocols: MEWTOCOL-COM, Modbus RTU, general-purpose communication] • RS-485 / 422: 2 ports [supported protocols: MEWTOCOL-COM, Modbus RTU, PLC link, general-purpose communication] |
Data collection (logging) function | • Stored data: Instantaneous values, differential values • Data storage location, storage format: SD / SDHC memory card, CSV file format • Maximum number of registerable points: 512 points/16 files (Up to 16 files can be registered. Up to 128 points can be registered in 1 file.) • Number of storable files: 100 files |
Demand monitoring function | • Demand type: Constant-cycle (15 / 30 / 60 min) demand; demand cycle: 5 sec (high speed)/min, IEC demand (Note 1) (demand / interval time span: 1 to 60 min) • Total number of demand monitoring target units: 50 units • Number of registerable I/O control devices / control patterns: 16 points / alarm-linked control, startup control, cyclic control (ON/OFF control for all) (Note 2) |
Network function | • Communication protocols: TCP/IP, UDP/IP • Application protocols: SMTP (SMTP AUTH supported), FTP (client / server), SNTP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP (server) |
Email transmission function | • Number of registerable points: 16 points • Subject title: 64 half-width characters (32 full-width characters), Message: 256 half-width characters (128 full-width characters) |
Others | • Web server function: Custom Web region, 8 MB (Control Web Creator is required), number of simultaneous sessions: 16 • Extension function: Addition of FP7 (PLC) units enables acquisition of information such as I/O signals, analog data and temperature data. Maximum of 8 units (Note 3) • Program function: 32-k steps Programming is possible when Control FPWIN Pro7 is used. |
Notes :
1) Demand in compliance with IEC 61557-12, “Performance measuring and monitoring devices (PMD)”
2) Use ECOnect® series remote I/O units (UENU2D4R12).
3) The number of connectable units is limited. For details, refer to the ELC500 Control Unit Specifications or manual.
Note :
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. and Xerox Corporation in the U.S.
Modbus protocol is a communication protocol developed by Modicon Inc. for use with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Others
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Dimensions
- Unit: mm in
Tolerance: ±1.0
<Shown with card cover and end unit removed>
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Software
Configrator EL500
Software for entering settings for data collection / storage, demand monitoring / control, email, etc. in ELC500 Control Unit
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SD / SDHC memory card must be purchased separately.
Easy setting
■Setting flow
For collection of data necessary for visualization
■Connection of ELC500 to PC
■Examples of typical screens
Registration of data storage devices
Used to register devices that collect data. Maximum of 512 points can be registered.
Demand monitoring / control setting
Used to set demand type and file and enter alarm output control setting.
Current value monitor
Monitors the storage device and main unit status. This screen is useful for checking equipment operations in startup.
■Items necessary for demand control setting
- Demand type setting
- Target demand setting
- Demand monitoring device setting
- Remote I/O unit control setting
Control Web Creator
This is a graphics creation tool that allows you to easily design Web content that is published by the ELC500 Control unit. You can creatively design content by arranging Web components such as switches, lamps and meters on the screen and then setting the properties. You can link your content to information in the ELC500 without any knowledge of HTML.
- Same style of operation as the program display image creation tool.
- Components can be arranged by dragging and dropping.
- Detailed component settings are easy using properties.
- Components can be resized without reduction in quality.
- Images can be pasted in.
Software Download
Software are available for download.
*Control Web Creator : Key unit must be purchased.
>>Go to Data download.