Introduction

All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with Panasonic Eco-Power Meters. Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.

Supported Series: KW1M , KW1M-A , KW9M , KW9M-A

Website: https://www.panasonic-electric-works.com/eu/

HMI Settings

Parameters	Recommended	Options
PLC type	Panasonic Eco-Power Meters
PLC I/F	RS485 2W
Baud rate	9600	9600 ~ 115200
Data bits	8
Parity	Odd
Stop bits	1
PLC sta. no.	1

Supported Device Types

Data type	EBPro (EasyBuilder) data format	Memo
Bool	bit
Byte	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	8-bit
SInt	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Signed	8-bit
USInt	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	8-bit
Word	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	16-bit
Int	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Signed	16-bit
UInt	16-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	16-bit
DWord	32-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	32-bit
DInt	32-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Signed	32-bit
Real	32-bit Float	32-bit
UDInt	32-bit BCD, Hex, Binary, Unsigned	32-bit

Import Tags

The file for import must be built in Easy Build Pro\Data Type\PanasonicPowerMeter folder. The user can build the file according to the device types in advance, as shown below.
✭Name : User-defined tag name.
✭Data :Type: Define according to the data length and range.
✭Address : The address of the device.
✭Description : The description about the address.

Select the Driver and Open Station Settings
In EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), select [Panasonic Eco-Power Meters] as the driver, then click [Station No. and Device Model].
Configure Station Number and Device Model
In the Configure Station No. and Device Model dialog:nn- [Station no.]: Set the station number according to the device. Range is 1–99.n- [Name]: The name of the device.n- [Model]: Models with address tag files saved in Data Typeu005cPanasonicPowerMeter appear in the drop-down list.n- [Add]: Add a new model.n- [Delete]: Delete a model. (At least one model must remain in the list.)n- [Import]: Import the .dat file of the model.n- [Export]: Export the .dat file of the model.n- [OK]: Save and close.n- [Cancel]: Close without saving.
Select Tags in Object Settings
The imported address tags can be selected in the object settings window.

Wiring Diagram

NOTE: The serial port pin assignments may vary between HMI models.

RS-485 2W

HMI	Direction	PLC
Pin assignments		PLC RS485 2W Terminal
Data−	↔ (bidirectional)	B−
Data+	↔ (bidirectional)	A+
GND	↔ (bidirectional)

Connection Parameters Needed for HMI/cMT Products to Communicate with Panasonic Eco-Power Meters using EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro)