Aromat Suite (serial+ethernet) TOP Server And IO Driver + 1 Year Support & Maintenance Agreement
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The TOP Server Aromat Suite provides a complete connectivity solution for Panasonic Aromat (NAIS) FP Series programmable logic controllers. With both Ethernet and Serial drivers included, this suite offers maximum deployment flexibility for connecting legacy and modern Aromat automation systems to OPC-enabled applications.
The drivers support the MEWTOCOL protocol, Panasonic's native communication protocol, ensuring reliable and efficient data exchange with Aromat FP Series PLCs. Whether you're upgrading existing serial-connected systems or deploying new Ethernet-based architectures, the Aromat Suite has you covered.
Commonly deployed in packaging, material handling, food & beverage, and discrete manufacturing applications where Panasonic Aromat controllers provide motion control, process automation, and machine control functions.
- Memory Types supported: X, Y, WX, WY, R, WR, DT, T/C, SV, EV, IX/IY, ID
- Supports all address ranges for each data type supported by the MEWTOCOL-COM protocol, allowing the driver to be used with any Aromat PLC
- Supports Ethernet Encapsulation via Ethernet/Serial converters, Ethernet Device or Terminal servers
- Multi-threaded architecture for high scalability
- Runtime changes via wizard-based configuration interface with intuitive Properties Editor
- Secure User Management
- Built-in Device/Network Redundancy
- Auto-Demotion (Slow Polling)
- Extensive communication and server diagnostics (OPC / Communications / Event Log)
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
Dual Connectivity Options
Both Ethernet and Serial drivers included for maximum flexibility in connecting to Aromat FP Series PLCs
MEWTOCOL Protocol Support
Native support for Panasonic's MEWTOCOL communication protocol ensuring reliable data exchange
Proven Reliability
Extensively tested with Aromat/NAIS FP Series controllers across packaging and manufacturing applications
High Performance
Optimized for fast data throughput with configurable communication parameters and error handling
Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver
TOP Server Operating System Support Information
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TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
Watch step-by-step video tutorials
TOP Server How-To Application Notes
Access detailed application notes and guides
TOP Server Quick Start Guide
Get started quickly with TOP Server
TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting tips and solutions
Aromat Ethernet Help File
Complete Ethernet driver documentation (PDF)
Aromat Serial Help File
Complete Serial driver documentation (PDF)
TOP Server Data Sheet
Product data sheet
Current/Past Release Notes
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TOP Server License Agreement
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- FP0 Series (including FP0 C10, FP0 C14, FP0 C16, FP0 C32, FP0 T32)
- FP1 Series (including FP1 C14, FP1 C16, FP1 C24, FP1 C40, FP1 C56, FP1 C72)
- FP10SH Series
- FP2 Series
- FP2SH Series
- FP3 Series
- FPM Series (including FPM C20R, FPM C20T, FPM C32T)
- Panasonic FP-X Series
- any FP series PLC
Note: Matsushita and NAIS are other names that Aromat Devices are marketed under and this driver will work with those also.
Everything you need for reliable industrial connectivity
2 Drivers Included
Aromat Ethernet Driver, Aromat Serial Driver
Multi-Protocol Support
MEWTOCOL protocol over both Ethernet TCP/IP and Serial RS-232/RS-422/RS-485
Multiple Device Support
Connect to multiple Aromat FP Series PLCs simultaneously
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Robust error detection and recovery for harsh industrial environments
- Supports TCP/IP or UDP Ethernet Protocol
- User configurable request size to optimize communication with device
- Supports Unpassive Open and Full Passive Open connection open request processing methods for ET-LAN unit
- Supports all address ranges for each data type supported by the MEWTOCOL-COM protocol, allowing the driver to be used with any Aromat PLC
- Aromat MEWTOCOL Computer Link Multi-drop supported
- Supports Ethernet Encapsulation via Ethernet/Serial converters, Ethernet Device or Terminal servers