Compact Simple Display Unit

Message Runner
KP3R/KP3C/KP3H/KP3S

Compact and simple display units

for easy creation, registration
and switching of messages

These materials are printed on ECF pulp.

These materials are printed with earth-friendly vegetable-based (soybean oil) ink.
65mm
Please contact .......... 2.559inch
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Automation Controls Business Unit
Head Office: 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8686, Japan 36mm
1.417inch
Telephone: +81-6-6908-1050 Facsimile: +81-6-6908-5781
http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e

72mm
2.835inch
Message Runner
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ARCT1B277E 200611-3YT Specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in Japan.

http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.

 The KP3R Message Runner is capable of RS485 communication,
and up to 31 Message Runner units can be connected and controlled.
Easily create and save messages on a PC
1. Create messages easily using the dedicated software Communication distance is possible up to 1.2 km (0.74 miles)
Image of the main window in the
● Message creation software message creation software

Product name Contents Remarks RS485

Max.
Message Runner Message transferring and Downloadable from RS485-232C Converter
Conversion Software various main unit settings “http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/fasys/hmi/msr” (Commercial item) 31 units
PC
RS485
• Download the Users Manual for the Message Runner Conversion
Software from the “Automation Controls Business Unit” website.
• A Web Member ID and password is required to download. Please
obtain an ID and password from the website.
• To use a previous version of the message creation software, RS485
or or
update to the latest version after downloading the Message
Runner Conversion Software from the website.
FPΣ FP-e FP2-MCU
MEW Automation Controls Business Unit Website URL:http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e

2. Transfer messages using the transfer cable.

Current production amount Current Curren

(Example: KP3R)
Rear side (AKP33123 or AKP33127) • Transferring messages is also possible with the KP3C
using the terminal block.
1 Transfer cable • With the KP3R, transferring messages with the
terminal block is also possible using the RS485-232C
AKP3811 (option)
converter after performing the main unit settings using
the transfer cable.
2 RS485-232C Converter • For message creation software, download the (Type with logo)
(Commercial item) Message Runner Conversion Software Ver.1.1 from
(Only necessary with the KP3R)
our website.
Data area
Register up to 32 letters per message and display them on the easy-to-read 8-letter LCD Data is rewritten from RS485 master device.
● All screen displays are superimposed.

Messages of up to 16 two-byte letters (32 one-byte letters) can be displayed on the easy-to-read LCD. The speed of the scrolling display
can also be selected among 6 seconds (low speed), 3 seconds (medium speed) and 1.5 seconds (high speed).
*12 sec. (low), 6 sec. (medium) and 3 sec. (high) for the KP3S

● Message creation and data indication in message (KP3R & KP3C only)
• A one-byte asterisk “∗” in the created message is recognized as a data area.
(Maximum of three data areas per message) Common
• There can be up to 320 letters with asterisk “∗” used in a total of 64 messages. features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical
Example: In the message “Production ∗∗∗∗ units”, data from an external device can be written into the asterisk “∗” part. In this way, The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or
the content can be displayed in each data area through communication with connected devices. fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.)

● Selecting the Message standby function (selectable in the KP3R & KP3C, set in the KP3H)
Common
When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change to the new message features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking.
until the scrolling of message has finished. Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message immediately changes devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking.
to the new message.

● Selecting the scroll finished flag (KP3C only) Common to the

Selectable message standby function
When valid: Once the last letter of the scrolling message is displayed, a flag is output to the other device.
KP3R & KP3C
(This differs according to the protocol.) The standby function is selectable for each message. Message standby function means that if the next signal
When invalid: A flag is not output. comes in during a message display, a new message is displayed after the current message finishes.
Note: For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters. When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change
to the new message until the scrolling of message has finished.
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message
Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking. immediately changes to the new message.

Error indication can be noticed. The letter color display and lit/blinking can be set
individually for each message. Compatible with a variety of equipment KP3R Message rewriting is possible when connected
The contents of messages can be over-written when multiple units are connected.
(Using a creation software, the message content of each station can be over-written using a PC.)

Simple control
panels
Test equipment Food processing
equipment
KP3R Two protocols selectable KP3R Display data format
● Multi-purpose protocol ● ASCII 20 (hex) to 7E (hex)
(Type without logo) (Type with logo)
(Message runner dedicated protocol)
● MODBUS (RTU)
Lit Blinking Lit Blinking

*All screen displays are superimposed. Packing Washing In/out display

equipment equipment panels

2 3
 The KP3R Message Runner is capable of RS485 communication,
and up to 31 Message Runner units can be connected and controlled.
Easily create and save messages on a PC
1. Create messages easily using the dedicated software Communication distance is possible up to 1.2 km (0.74 miles)
Image of the main window in the
● Message creation software message creation software

Product name Contents Remarks RS485

Max.
Message Runner Message transferring and Downloadable from RS485-232C Converter
Conversion Software various main unit settings “http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/fasys/hmi/msr” (Commercial item) 31 units
PC
RS485
• Download the Users Manual for the Message Runner Conversion
Software from the “Automation Controls Business Unit” website.
• A Web Member ID and password is required to download. Please
obtain an ID and password from the website.
• To use a previous version of the message creation software, RS485
or or
update to the latest version after downloading the Message
Runner Conversion Software from the website.
FPΣ FP-e FP2-MCU
MEW Automation Controls Business Unit Website URL:http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e

2. Transfer messages using the transfer cable.

Current production amount Current Curren

(Example: KP3R)
Rear side (AKP33123 or AKP33127) • Transferring messages is also possible with the KP3C
using the terminal block.
1 Transfer cable • With the KP3R, transferring messages with the
terminal block is also possible using the RS485-232C
AKP3811 (option)
converter after performing the main unit settings using
the transfer cable.
2 RS485-232C Converter • For message creation software, download the (Type with logo)
(Commercial item) Message Runner Conversion Software Ver.1.1 from
(Only necessary with the KP3R)
our website.
Data area
Register up to 32 letters per message and display them on the easy-to-read 8-letter LCD Data is rewritten from RS485 master device.
● All screen displays are superimposed.

Messages of up to 16 two-byte letters (32 one-byte letters) can be displayed on the easy-to-read LCD. The speed of the scrolling display
can also be selected among 6 seconds (low speed), 3 seconds (medium speed) and 1.5 seconds (high speed).
*12 sec. (low), 6 sec. (medium) and 3 sec. (high) for the KP3S

● Message creation and data indication in message (KP3R & KP3C only)
• A one-byte asterisk “∗” in the created message is recognized as a data area.
(Maximum of three data areas per message) Common
• There can be up to 320 letters with asterisk “∗” used in a total of 64 messages. features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical
Example: In the message “Production ∗∗∗∗ units”, data from an external device can be written into the asterisk “∗” part. In this way, The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or
the content can be displayed in each data area through communication with connected devices. fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.)

● Selecting the Message standby function (selectable in the KP3R & KP3C, set in the KP3H)
Common
When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change to the new message features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking.
until the scrolling of message has finished. Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message immediately changes devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking.
to the new message.

● Selecting the scroll finished flag (KP3C only) Common to the

Selectable message standby function
When valid: Once the last letter of the scrolling message is displayed, a flag is output to the other device.
KP3R & KP3C
(This differs according to the protocol.) The standby function is selectable for each message. Message standby function means that if the next signal
When invalid: A flag is not output. comes in during a message display, a new message is displayed after the current message finishes.
Note: For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters. When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change
to the new message until the scrolling of message has finished.
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message
Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking. immediately changes to the new message.

Error indication can be noticed. The letter color display and lit/blinking can be set
individually for each message. Compatible with a variety of equipment KP3R Message rewriting is possible when connected
The contents of messages can be over-written when multiple units are connected.
(Using a creation software, the message content of each station can be over-written using a PC.)

Simple control
panels
Test equipment Food processing
equipment
KP3R Two protocols selectable KP3R Display data format
● Multi-purpose protocol ● ASCII 20 (hex) to 7E (hex)
(Type without logo) (Type with logo)
(Message runner dedicated protocol)
● MODBUS (RTU)
Lit Blinking Lit Blinking

*All screen displays are superimposed. Packing Washing In/out display

equipment equipment panels

2 3
 The KP3C Message Runner enables message switching The KP3H/KP3S Message Runner can display 64 messages
and data rewriting by serial communication. and is equipped with an output function.
(*The KP3S does not have an output function.)

M Easily create
Switchable E Selectable
either lit or
IN OPERATION NOW IN OPERATION and save
64 different
messages blinking
and rewritable
data by serial
W Main Message Runner:
Transfer cable
(AKP3811: 1 m)
messages.

Unit AKP31003 or AKP31007

communi- Selectable *See the “PRODUCT TYPE” regarding the KP3S.
cation between Message creation software
Lit Blinking
lit or blinking (DOS/V) (Free download from our website)

duction amount Current production M AUTO RUN ERROR

E The display can be set to lit or blinking.
*Display cannot be set to blinking on the KP3S.
MESSAGE
RUNNER
W RS232C
cable
Connector with
lead wires
Conversion Software
Ver.1.1

Easy to for external switch and

RS232C
create and Equipped PLC input: AKP3835
save 64
Data area cable
with output The dedicated message creation software
different Rewritable in accordance with function for allows you to easily create and save 64 different
external alerting messages. These messages can be easily
messages content of PLC data register

Vertical
M when connected
to a lamp
You can select the output to be on or off for each message.
called up and displayed using the rear terminal.

display
possible
E or buzzer.

W The built-in transistor output makes it

possible to set up an alert system by
connecting a lamp, buzzer, or similar. Lamp Buzzer
FP0 FP0 (Max. load capacity: 100 mA, 30V DC)
*The KP3S does not have an output function.
External
alert ● All screen displays are superimposed.
● All screen displays are superimposed.

Common Common
features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical
The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or
fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.) fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.)

Common Common
features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking. features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking.
Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or
devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking. devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking.

Common to the KP3H Employs a message standby function

KP3R & KP3C Selectable message standby function
The standby function is selectable for each message. Message standby function means that if the next signal With the previous KP3S model, a new message was immediately displayed when the next signal arrived which
comes in during a message display, a new message is displayed after the current message finishes. interrupted the current running message. On the KP3H, the current message completes before the next message is
When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change displayed even if the signal arrives while the current message is running.
to the new message until the scrolling of message has finished.
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message KP3H Equipped with output function for external alerting
immediately changes to the new message.
You can select the output to be on or off for each message.

KP3C An end-of-message signal possible to output (scroll finished flag) ■ MESSAGE CALL UP
You can select whether or not to output the signal to an external device for each message. An internal relay for ● Specified call up ● Sequential call up
PLC can be specified and a flag turned on. (Flag resetting is performed by a PLC ladder program.) • Specify the message number to call up and display on the screen. 1. Turn on terminal C2 (SW7 is turned on).
The terminal C2 should not be connected. (Turn off SW7.) 2. Messages stored in the Message Runner are displayed in order from message 00 by
When valid: Once the last letter of the scrolling message is displayed, a flag is output to the other device.
32 16 8 4 2 1 are for a 6-digit binary number. switching terminal 1 on and off.
(This differs according to the protocol.) (For the switches, 1 is ON and 0 is OFF.) Operation of terminal 1 ON
When invalid: A flag is not output.
Message No. 32 16 8 4 2 1 (SW1)
OFF
(decimal number) SW6 SW5 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 Massage 00 Massage 01 Massage 02 Massage 03 Massage 04
KP3C Four protocols selectable KP3C Five data formats selectable 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
When the power is turned on, message 00 is displayed. After that the message number is
01 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 incremented by switching terminal 1 on and off. (An interval of at least 1.5 seconds is required
● MEWTOCOL for Matsushita Electric Works ● 16 bits with sign ● 32 bits with sign 02
between on/off switching for operational reasons.)
MEWNET FP Series ● 16 bits without sign ● 32 bits without sign 61 1 1 1 1 0 1 Reset
● Multi-purpose serial (dedicated) ● ASCII 20 (hex) to 62 1 1 1 1 1 0 The Message Runner is reset if terminal R is short-circuited to terminal C1 (SW8 is turned on).
● Computer link for Mitsubishi MELSEC-FX Series 7E (hex) 63 1 1 1 1 1 1 (When this is done the display darkens. This is normal and does not indicate a failure.)
● Host link for Omron SYSMAC-C Series The 64 messages are numbered from 00 to 63. ● In the case of specified call-up display, the specification message appears when operation resumes.
● In the case of sequential call-up display, the display returns to message 00 when operation resumes.
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 The KP3C Message Runner enables message switching The KP3H/KP3S Message Runner can display 64 messages
and data rewriting by serial communication. and is equipped with an output function.
(*The KP3S does not have an output function.)

M Easily create
Switchable E Selectable
either lit or
IN OPERATION NOW IN OPERATION and save
64 different
messages blinking
and rewritable
data by serial
W Main Message Runner:
Transfer cable
(AKP3811: 1 m)
messages.

Unit AKP31003 or AKP31007

communi- Selectable *See the “PRODUCT TYPE” regarding the KP3S.
cation between Message creation software
Lit Blinking
lit or blinking (DOS/V) (Free download from our website)

duction amount Current production M AUTO RUN ERROR

E The display can be set to lit or blinking.
*Display cannot be set to blinking on the KP3S.
MESSAGE
RUNNER
W RS232C
cable
Connector with
lead wires
Conversion Software
Ver.1.1

Easy to for external switch and

RS232C
create and Equipped PLC input: AKP3835
save 64
Data area cable
with output The dedicated message creation software
different Rewritable in accordance with function for allows you to easily create and save 64 different
external alerting messages. These messages can be easily
messages content of PLC data register

Vertical
M when connected
to a lamp
You can select the output to be on or off for each message.
called up and displayed using the rear terminal.

display
possible
E or buzzer.

W The built-in transistor output makes it

possible to set up an alert system by
connecting a lamp, buzzer, or similar. Lamp Buzzer
FP0 FP0 (Max. load capacity: 100 mA, 30V DC)
*The KP3S does not have an output function.
External
alert ● All screen displays are superimposed.
● All screen displays are superimposed.

Common Common
features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical features Up to 32 (or 16) letters a message, either lateral or vertical
The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or The easy-to-read LCD displays eight letters. 32 letters message can be displayed with scrolling (slow, medium or
fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.) fast). (For vertical display, the messages are up to 16 letters.)

Common Common
features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking. features Letter color display is selectable either green or orange. Also selectable either lit or blinking.
Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or Selectable either green or orange for the letter display in accordance with the status of machines, equipment, or
devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking. devices. Error indication can be noticed easily by selection either lit or blinking.

Common to the KP3H Employs a message standby function

KP3R & KP3C Selectable message standby function
The standby function is selectable for each message. Message standby function means that if the next signal With the previous KP3S model, a new message was immediately displayed when the next signal arrived which
comes in during a message display, a new message is displayed after the current message finishes. interrupted the current running message. On the KP3H, the current message completes before the next message is
When valid: Even if a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, the display will not change displayed even if the signal arrives while the current message is running.
to the new message until the scrolling of message has finished.
When invalid: If a different message number arrives during scrolling of a message, a currently displayed message KP3H Equipped with output function for external alerting
immediately changes to the new message.
You can select the output to be on or off for each message.

KP3C An end-of-message signal possible to output (scroll finished flag) ■ MESSAGE CALL UP
You can select whether or not to output the signal to an external device for each message. An internal relay for ● Specified call up ● Sequential call up
PLC can be specified and a flag turned on. (Flag resetting is performed by a PLC ladder program.) • Specify the message number to call up and display on the screen. 1. Turn on terminal C2 (SW7 is turned on).
The terminal C2 should not be connected. (Turn off SW7.) 2. Messages stored in the Message Runner are displayed in order from message 00 by
When valid: Once the last letter of the scrolling message is displayed, a flag is output to the other device.
32 16 8 4 2 1 are for a 6-digit binary number. switching terminal 1 on and off.
(This differs according to the protocol.) (For the switches, 1 is ON and 0 is OFF.) Operation of terminal 1 ON
When invalid: A flag is not output.
Message No. 32 16 8 4 2 1 (SW1)
OFF
(decimal number) SW6 SW5 SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1 Massage 00 Massage 01 Massage 02 Massage 03 Massage 04
KP3C Four protocols selectable KP3C Five data formats selectable 00 0 0 0 0 0 0
When the power is turned on, message 00 is displayed. After that the message number is
01 0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0 incremented by switching terminal 1 on and off. (An interval of at least 1.5 seconds is required
● MEWTOCOL for Matsushita Electric Works ● 16 bits with sign ● 32 bits with sign 02
between on/off switching for operational reasons.)
MEWNET FP Series ● 16 bits without sign ● 32 bits without sign 61 1 1 1 1 0 1 Reset
● Multi-purpose serial (dedicated) ● ASCII 20 (hex) to 62 1 1 1 1 1 0 The Message Runner is reset if terminal R is short-circuited to terminal C1 (SW8 is turned on).
● Computer link for Mitsubishi MELSEC-FX Series 7E (hex) 63 1 1 1 1 1 1 (When this is done the display darkens. This is normal and does not indicate a failure.)
● Host link for Omron SYSMAC-C Series The 64 messages are numbered from 00 to 63. ● In the case of specified call-up display, the specification message appears when operation resumes.
● In the case of sequential call-up display, the display returns to message 00 when operation resumes.
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 Partly Order Discontinued as of March 31, 2009
Message Runner Message Runner
■ PRODUCT TYPE ■ DIMENSIONS AND PART NAMES
Types KP3R KP3C KP3H KP3S
With logo AKP33123 AKP32113 AKP31003 AKP30002 KP3R KP3C KP3H/KP3S
12 to 24 V DC
Main Unit Without logo AKP33127 AKP32117 AKP31007 AKP30006 Front (common to all models) Panel cutout dimensions (common to all models)
With logo AKP31000 AKP30000
5V DC *1 — 82 3.228 68
+0.7
2.677
+.028
Without logo AKP31004 AKP30004 0 0
72 2.835
AKP3835 (1 m)
Connector with lead wires —
AKP3837 (3 m)
Transfer cable AKP3811 (1 m) The connector for the PC serial port is a D-sub 9-pin connector.
Option 52 2.047
14 36 33 +0.6
Rubber packing AKP3804 Use when water resistance is required for the panel. .551 1.417
0
1.299 +.024
0
With logo AKP3801 (black)
Panel cover
Without logo AKP3805 (black)
*1: 5V DC type is available by special order.
Panel cover Display Applicable thickness: 1.0 to 4.5 .039 to .177
●Message creation software
Product name Contents Remarks Side (KP3R & KP3C) Side (KP3H & KP3S)
Message Runner Conversion Software Message transferring and various main unit settings Downloadable from “http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/fasys/hmi/msr” 5 .197 65 2.559 10.2 5 .197 65 (43) 2.559 (1.693) 17
1.5 14 13 .402 1.5 14 13 .669
• Download the Users Manual for the Message Runner Conversion Software from the “Automation Controls Business Unit” website. .059 .551 .512
.059 .551 .512
• A Web Member ID and password is required to download. Please obtain an ID and password from the website.)
• To use a previous version of the message creation software, update to the latest version after downloading the Message Runner Conversion Software from the website.
Dimensions
MEW Automation Controls Business Unit Website URL:http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e (unit: mm inch)

■ SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Type KP3R KP3C KP3H KP3S Rubber packing: Installation bracket Rubber packing: Installation bracket
Rated operation voltage 12 to 24 V DC 12 to 24 V DC/5V DC *1 24 V DC/5V DC *1 AKP3804 (optional) AKP3804 (optional) Dimensions in brackets indicate 5 V DC type.
Operating voltage range 10.8 to 26.4 V DC 10.8 to 26.4 V DC/(4.75 to 5.25V DC *1) 21.6 to 26.4 V DC/(4.75 to 5.25V DC *1)
Rear 66 Rear 66 Rear 66
Power consumption Approx. 1.5 W Approx. 1.1 W Approx. 1.1 W/Approx. 0.6 W 2.598 2.598 2.598
Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Ambient humidity 20 to 85% RH (no condensation) 12-24V COM. OFF 12-24V COM. OFF

MODE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR

DATALENGTH
DATALENGTH

BAUDRATE
BAUDRATE

EVEN-ODD
EVEN-ODD
Sta.No.

PARITY
PARITY
Storage temperature –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) E ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SD RD SG ON
1 2 3 4 5 6

30
Storage humidity 10 to 85% RH (no condensation) 1.181
12 3 4 5 6 12 3 4 5 6

ON

ON
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (1-minute cycle), double amplitude: 0.75 mm, 10 minutes on 3 axes
1 6 1 6
Shock resistance 98 m/s2, 4 times on 3 axes
1,000 V [p-p] min.,
1,000 V [p-p] min. Modular connector for data Modular connector for data Modular connector
Power noise resistance 400 V [p-p] min.*1 for data transmitting
transmitting transmitting 14 pins connector
General Pulse width: 50 ns and 1µs between power supply terminals (based on noise simulator method) Terminal block for power DIP switch Terminal block for power DIP switch (for power supply, message call up input, and output)
supply and COM port supply and COM port
400 V [p-p] min., pulse wide: 50 ns and 1µs
Input noise resistance between input terminals “1 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 pins” ● Terminal block for power supply and COM port ● 14 pins connector (for power supply, message
(based on noise simulator) call up input, and output)
— 1,000 V [p-p] min., Other Power supply COM port • Connector used
Other device
500 V [p-p] min.*1 devices (12 to 24 V DC) (RS232C) Use a connector that is compatible with the unit body side
Output noise resistance — connector (AXM214011 manufactured by Matsushita Electric
Pulse wide: 50 ns and 1µs between power
Power supply Works: 14 pins MIL connector).
supply terminals (based on noise simulator) (12 to 24V DC) Recommended connector: AXM114415 (manufactured by

RD
SG
SD
1,000V [p-p] min., Ground Matsushita Electric Works, 14-core flat cable type with strain
Wiring induction noise — E relief) (Not included with Message Runner. Please purchase
pulse width: 50 ns and 1µs (based on coupling adaptor method)
Terminal separately.)
Static noise resistance 5 kV min. when conducting, 10 kV min. when not conducting (panel surface and periphery) Ground for signal The connector with lead wire “AKP3835 (1 m), AKP3837 (3
wiring
Protective construction IP66 (when rubber packing is used and from the front panel only) Termination terminal COM Receiving data (input) m)” (optional) is also available.
Sending data (output)
Mass Approx. 120 g (4.23 oz.)
Approx. 110g (3.88oz) RS485 transfer (–) port
(RS485)
Functional ●Modular connector for data transmitting
Approx. 90g (3.17oz)*1 RS485 transfer (+) ground • Messages can be input to the Message Runner from PC by
Communication standard (COM and port type) RS485 RS232C [Input specifications] Functional connecting a dedicated transfer cable. Refer to the
In case of terminating station,
ground Cross cable is used to connect other device to COM port. instruction manual provided with the transfer cable unit for
Communication method Half duplex transmission Input signal: Non-voltage input using contact or transistor open collector connect “E” terminal to “–” terminal.
further details.
Transmission distance*2 1200 m (3937 ft.) max. 15 m (49.213 ft.) max. Input impedance: Approx. 1kΩ or less, 0.5 V DC or less residual voltage Note: Be sure to turn off the power of the Message Runner and PC before connecting or disconnecting the connector and transfer cable. *Be sure to turn off the power of the Message Runner and
Number of connectable units 31 max. 1 during short and 100kΩ or greater impedance when open PC before connecting or disconnecting the connector and
Transmission speed 19,200 bps/9,600 bps (selectable using DIP switch) (When using a non-contact input, the collector voltage of the transistor transfer cable.
Communication Data length 8 bits/7 bits (selectable using DIP switch) should be 50 V or higher, and the leakage current should be less than OFF • For KP3H Rear side External SW5 SW3 SW1
and Stop bit 1 bit fixed 100µA.) Number Function OFF ON Load
switch

Input/Output Parity Odd/Even/None (selectable using DIP switch) 1 Baud rate 19,200 bps 9,600 bps Operation
[Output specifications] + O+ NC 16 4 1 C1
1 2 3 4 5 6 power

ON
• Multi-purpose protocol
• Multi-purpose serial (dedicated) Output type: Open collector (1a) ON 2 Data length 8 bits 7 bits Power supply
- O– R 32 8 2 C2
• MEWTOCOL for Matsushita supply SW7
(Message runner dedicated Electric Works MEWNET FP Series Output control capacity: 100mA, —
for load
Protocol (Select one) protocol) • Computer link for Mitsubishi
3 Parity Yes No
30V DC External switch SW8 SW6 SW4 SW2
• MODBUS (RTU) MELSEC-FX Series 4 Parity type Odd Even
• Host link for Omron SYSMAC-C (Can be turned ON/OFF for each
*The KP3S does not have O+ and O– terminals.
Series message) KP3R
5 Station No. display Not displayed Displayed
ASCII 20 (hex) to 7E (hex) (Depending on the protocol type, some letters cannot be displayed.) O+ O– : Transistor output + - : Power supply input terminals
KP3C Mode selection Data transmitting Operation terminals 32 16 8 4 2 1
1 word (16 bits) with code: 1WDEC –32768 to 32767 DIP switch C1 C2 : Common terminals : Message display call up
Data format 1 word (16 bits) without code: 1WDEC without code 0 to 65535 — functions 6 Note) Connector selection Modular Terminal block terminals
— R : Reset terminals
2 words (32 bits) with code: 2WDEC –2147483648 to 2147483647 Notes: NC : Not connected
2words (32 bits) without code: 2WDEC without code 0 to 4294967295 • With the KP3C, select a connector for RS232C communication.
Power supply Connect via 6-pin terminal block, 3 pins for power supply Connect via 14-pin connector • With the KP3R, make display settings with the modular connector and perform • When using a non-contact (transistor) input, connect as
Unit body side: “AXM214011” MIL connector manufactured by RS485 communication at the terminal block. follows: 1

Communication display/Control input 3 pins for RS485 communication 3 pins for serial communication Matsushita Electric Works When OFF: Select modular connector and perform data transmitting and setting.
External (2 pins for power supply, 7 pins for display control, 1 pin for reset,
C1 C1
When ON: Select the terminal block and perform RS485 communication.
connection and 2 pins for transistor output)
Transistor output — — • Data transmitting mode: Mode for sending created message and settings from PC to As a guideline, the collector voltage of the transistor should be
Message transfer input 4 pins for modular connector (Connect exclusive transfer cable.) message runner. 50 V or higher, and the leakage current should be less than
• Operation mode: Mode for transferring data with a PLC, etc., to change messages 100µA.
Message storage 64 messages
Memory and data. • Load of connection to the output terminals should be no more
Internal memory Flash ROM (battery backup not required) • Connector selection: Select the connector for use with the data transmitting mode. than 100 mA, 30 V DC.
Display element Negative type dot matrix LCD
Number of dots 16 x 64 dots
Backlight Green and orange (can be set for each message)
Dsiplay length 4 letters x 1 line for vertical display, 8 letters x 1 line for lateral display
Lateral display Max. 32 letters
Message length
Vertical display Max. 16 letters Max. 16 letters
Display Internal PC letter set (bit image display)
Letter types
Depending on the internal letter type, some letters cannot be displayed (circled letters and Roman numerals and so on).
Letter color control Green and Orange (can be set for each message)
Running (scrolling) display Speed can be set Slow: approx. 6 sec; medium: approx. 3 sec; fast: approx. 1.5 sec, (For KP3S only; slow: approx. 12 sec; medium: approx. 6 sec; fast: approx. 3 sec)
Scroll finished flag — Can be select valid/invalid for each message. —
Display
Blinking display 0.4 sec ON/0.4 sec OFF —
control
Message standby function Can be select valid/invalid for each message. Valid only Invalid only
Display direction Lateral/vertical
*1: The 5V DC type is available by special order.
*2: The shielded cables are recommended where electrical noises might occur. 6 7
Message Runner Message Runner
■ PRODUCT TYPE ■ DIMENSIONS AND PART NAMES
Types KP3R KP3C KP3H KP3S
With logo AKP33123 AKP32113 AKP31003 AKP30002 KP3R KP3C KP3H/KP3S
12 to 24 V DC
Main Unit Without logo AKP33127 AKP32117 AKP31007 AKP30006 Front (common to all models) Panel cutout dimensions (common to all models)
With logo AKP31000 AKP30000
5V DC *1 — 82 3.228 68
+0.7
2.677
+.028
Without logo AKP31004 AKP30004 0 0
72 2.835
AKP3835 (1 m)
Connector with lead wires —
AKP3837 (3 m)
Transfer cable AKP3811 (1 m) The connector for the PC serial port is a D-sub 9-pin connector.
Option 52 2.047
14 36 33 +0.6
Rubber packing AKP3804 Use when water resistance is required for the panel. .551 1.417
0
1.299 +.024
0
With logo AKP3801 (black)
Panel cover
Without logo AKP3805 (black)
*1: 5V DC type is available by special order.
Panel cover Display Applicable thickness: 1.0 to 4.5 .039 to .177
●Message creation software
Product name Contents Remarks Side (KP3R & KP3C) Side (KP3H & KP3S)
Message Runner Conversion Software Message transferring and various main unit settings Downloadable from “http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/fasys/hmi/msr” 5 .197 65 2.559 10.2 5 .197 65 (43) 2.559 (1.693) 17
1.5 14 13 .402 1.5 14 13 .669
• Download the Users Manual for the Message Runner Conversion Software from the “Automation Controls Business Unit” website. .059 .551 .512
.059 .551 .512
• A Web Member ID and password is required to download. Please obtain an ID and password from the website.)
• To use a previous version of the message creation software, update to the latest version after downloading the Message Runner Conversion Software from the website.
Dimensions
MEW Automation Controls Business Unit Website URL:http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e (unit: mm inch)

■ SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Type KP3R KP3C KP3H KP3S Rubber packing: Installation bracket Rubber packing: Installation bracket
Rated operation voltage 12 to 24 V DC 12 to 24 V DC/5V DC *1 24 V DC/5V DC *1 AKP3804 (optional) AKP3804 (optional) Dimensions in brackets indicate 5 V DC type.
Operating voltage range 10.8 to 26.4 V DC 10.8 to 26.4 V DC/(4.75 to 5.25V DC *1) 21.6 to 26.4 V DC/(4.75 to 5.25V DC *1)
Rear 66 Rear 66 Rear 66
Power consumption Approx. 1.5 W Approx. 1.1 W Approx. 1.1 W/Approx. 0.6 W 2.598 2.598 2.598
Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Ambient humidity 20 to 85% RH (no condensation) 12-24V COM. OFF 12-24V COM. OFF

MODE
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR

DATALENGTH
DATALENGTH

BAUDRATE
BAUDRATE

EVEN-ODD
EVEN-ODD
Sta.No.

PARITY
PARITY
Storage temperature –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F) E ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SD RD SG ON
1 2 3 4 5 6

30
Storage humidity 10 to 85% RH (no condensation) 1.181
12 3 4 5 6 12 3 4 5 6

ON

ON
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (1-minute cycle), double amplitude: 0.75 mm, 10 minutes on 3 axes
1 6 1 6
Shock resistance 98 m/s2, 4 times on 3 axes
1,000 V [p-p] min.,
1,000 V [p-p] min. Modular connector for data Modular connector for data Modular connector
Power noise resistance 400 V [p-p] min.*1 for data transmitting
transmitting transmitting 14 pins connector
General Pulse width: 50 ns and 1µs between power supply terminals (based on noise simulator method) Terminal block for power DIP switch Terminal block for power DIP switch (for power supply, message call up input, and output)
supply and COM port supply and COM port
400 V [p-p] min., pulse wide: 50 ns and 1µs
Input noise resistance between input terminals “1 to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 pins” ● Terminal block for power supply and COM port ● 14 pins connector (for power supply, message
(based on noise simulator) call up input, and output)
— 1,000 V [p-p] min., Other Power supply COM port • Connector used
Other device
500 V [p-p] min.*1 devices (12 to 24 V DC) (RS232C) Use a connector that is compatible with the unit body side
Output noise resistance — connector (AXM214011 manufactured by Matsushita Electric
Pulse wide: 50 ns and 1µs between power
Power supply Works: 14 pins MIL connector).
supply terminals (based on noise simulator) (12 to 24V DC) Recommended connector: AXM114415 (manufactured by

RD
SG
SD
1,000V [p-p] min., Ground Matsushita Electric Works, 14-core flat cable type with strain
Wiring induction noise — E relief) (Not included with Message Runner. Please purchase
pulse width: 50 ns and 1µs (based on coupling adaptor method)
Terminal separately.)
Static noise resistance 5 kV min. when conducting, 10 kV min. when not conducting (panel surface and periphery) Ground for signal The connector with lead wire “AKP3835 (1 m), AKP3837 (3
wiring
Protective construction IP66 (when rubber packing is used and from the front panel only) Termination terminal COM Receiving data (input) m)” (optional) is also available.
Sending data (output)
Mass Approx. 120 g (4.23 oz.)
Approx. 110g (3.88oz) RS485 transfer (–) port
(RS485)
Functional ●Modular connector for data transmitting
Approx. 90g (3.17oz)*1 RS485 transfer (+) ground • Messages can be input to the Message Runner from PC by
Communication standard (COM and port type) RS485 RS232C [Input specifications] Functional connecting a dedicated transfer cable. Refer to the
In case of terminating station,
ground Cross cable is used to connect other device to COM port. instruction manual provided with the transfer cable unit for
Communication method Half duplex transmission Input signal: Non-voltage input using contact or transistor open collector connect “E” terminal to “–” terminal.
further details.
Transmission distance*2 1200 m (3937 ft.) max. 15 m (49.213 ft.) max. Input impedance: Approx. 1kΩ or less, 0.5 V DC or less residual voltage Note: Be sure to turn off the power of the Message Runner and PC before connecting or disconnecting the connector and transfer cable. *Be sure to turn off the power of the Message Runner and
Number of connectable units 31 max. 1 during short and 100kΩ or greater impedance when open PC before connecting or disconnecting the connector and
Transmission speed 19,200 bps/9,600 bps (selectable using DIP switch) (When using a non-contact input, the collector voltage of the transistor transfer cable.
Communication Data length 8 bits/7 bits (selectable using DIP switch) should be 50 V or higher, and the leakage current should be less than OFF • For KP3H Rear side External SW5 SW3 SW1
and Stop bit 1 bit fixed 100µA.) Number Function OFF ON Load
switch

Input/Output Parity Odd/Even/None (selectable using DIP switch) 1 Baud rate 19,200 bps 9,600 bps Operation
[Output specifications] + O+ NC 16 4 1 C1
1 2 3 4 5 6 power

ON
• Multi-purpose protocol
• Multi-purpose serial (dedicated) Output type: Open collector (1a) ON 2 Data length 8 bits 7 bits Power supply
- O– R 32 8 2 C2
• MEWTOCOL for Matsushita supply SW7
(Message runner dedicated Electric Works MEWNET FP Series Output control capacity: 100mA, —
for load
Protocol (Select one) protocol) • Computer link for Mitsubishi
3 Parity Yes No
30V DC External switch SW8 SW6 SW4 SW2
• MODBUS (RTU) MELSEC-FX Series 4 Parity type Odd Even
• Host link for Omron SYSMAC-C (Can be turned ON/OFF for each
*The KP3S does not have O+ and O– terminals.
Series message) KP3R
5 Station No. display Not displayed Displayed
ASCII 20 (hex) to 7E (hex) (Depending on the protocol type, some letters cannot be displayed.) O+ O– : Transistor output + - : Power supply input terminals
KP3C Mode selection Data transmitting Operation terminals 32 16 8 4 2 1
1 word (16 bits) with code: 1WDEC –32768 to 32767 DIP switch C1 C2 : Common terminals : Message display call up
Data format 1 word (16 bits) without code: 1WDEC without code 0 to 65535 — functions 6 Note) Connector selection Modular Terminal block terminals
— R : Reset terminals
2 words (32 bits) with code: 2WDEC –2147483648 to 2147483647 Notes: NC : Not connected
2words (32 bits) without code: 2WDEC without code 0 to 4294967295 • With the KP3C, select a connector for RS232C communication.
Power supply Connect via 6-pin terminal block, 3 pins for power supply Connect via 14-pin connector • With the KP3R, make display settings with the modular connector and perform • When using a non-contact (transistor) input, connect as
Unit body side: “AXM214011” MIL connector manufactured by RS485 communication at the terminal block. follows: 1

Communication display/Control input 3 pins for RS485 communication 3 pins for serial communication Matsushita Electric Works When OFF: Select modular connector and perform data transmitting and setting.
External (2 pins for power supply, 7 pins for display control, 1 pin for reset,
C1 C1
When ON: Select the terminal block and perform RS485 communication.
connection and 2 pins for transistor output)
Transistor output — — • Data transmitting mode: Mode for sending created message and settings from PC to As a guideline, the collector voltage of the transistor should be
Message transfer input 4 pins for modular connector (Connect exclusive transfer cable.) message runner. 50 V or higher, and the leakage current should be less than
• Operation mode: Mode for transferring data with a PLC, etc., to change messages 100µA.
Message storage 64 messages
Memory and data. • Load of connection to the output terminals should be no more
Internal memory Flash ROM (battery backup not required) • Connector selection: Select the connector for use with the data transmitting mode. than 100 mA, 30 V DC.
Display element Negative type dot matrix LCD
Number of dots 16 x 64 dots
Backlight Green and orange (can be set for each message)
Dsiplay length 4 letters x 1 line for vertical display, 8 letters x 1 line for lateral display
Lateral display Max. 32 letters
Message length
Vertical display Max. 16 letters Max. 16 letters
Display Internal PC letter set (bit image display)
Letter types
Depending on the internal letter type, some letters cannot be displayed (circled letters and Roman numerals and so on).
Letter color control Green and Orange (can be set for each message)
Running (scrolling) display Speed can be set Slow: approx. 6 sec; medium: approx. 3 sec; fast: approx. 1.5 sec, (For KP3S only; slow: approx. 12 sec; medium: approx. 6 sec; fast: approx. 3 sec)
Scroll finished flag — Can be select valid/invalid for each message. —
Display
Blinking display 0.4 sec ON/0.4 sec OFF —
control
Message standby function Can be select valid/invalid for each message. Valid only Invalid only
Display direction Lateral/vertical
*1: The 5V DC type is available by special order.
*2: The shielded cables are recommended where electrical noises might occur. 6 7
 Compact Simple Display Unit

Message Runner
KP3R/KP3C/KP3H/KP3S

Compact and simple display units

for easy creation, registration
and switching of messages

These materials are printed on ECF pulp.

These materials are printed with earth-friendly vegetable-based (soybean oil) ink.
65mm
Please contact .......... 2.559inch
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Automation Controls Business Unit
Head Office: 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8686, Japan 36mm
1.417inch
Telephone: +81-6-6908-1050 Facsimile: +81-6-6908-5781
http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e

72mm
2.835inch
Message Runner
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