Overview6 FP7 Fieldbus Master Units Technical ManualChapter 1Overview1.1 Unit types1.1.1 Fieldbus Master Units (FMU)Fieldbus Master Units (FMU) are used together with FP7 PLCs. By exchang-ing the FMU, you can connect to various networking systems.FMUs are currently available for four bus systems: PROFIBUS DP, De-viceNet, CANopen, and PROFINET. Others are planned for the future.Name Product no.FP7 PROFIBUS DP Master AFP7NPFBMFP7 DeviceNet Master AFP7NDNMFP7 CANopen Master AFP7NCANMFP7 PROFINET IO-Controller AFP7NPFNMSoftwareMake sure you use at least version 7.1 of Control FPWIN Pro, into whichthe functions necessary for programming the FP-FMU blocks are integrated.You can download convenient function blocks for Control FPWIN Pro to helpyou program the FMUs free of charge from the Panasonic Electric WorksEurope AG Web site: http://www.panasonic-electric-works.com.