This document has only the specific information about the device connection settings and its address syntax.
Refer to the User Guide for more information on the Device Module.
Summary
| Communication Driver Information | |
|---|---|
| Driver name | Facon |
| Assembly Name | T.ProtocolDriver.Facon |
| Assembly Version | 1.0 |
| Available for Linux | False |
| Devices supported | Devices using Facon Protocol |
| Manufacturer | FATEK AUTOMATION |
| Protocol | FACON-PLC Communication Protocol |
| Interface | Serial or TCPIP |
| PC Requirements | Ethernet port |
Channels Configuration
Protocol Options
The channel configuration options are system standard as described on the platform reference guide.
Node Configuration
Station Configuration
- DeviceID: The PLC Station Number. The valid values are 0 to 254, where 0 means the message is for all slave stations
For TCP/IP only:
- IP: IP address of PLC
- Port: IP Port used in the PLC. Default value: 500
Point Configuration
Address
The syntax for the Facon communication points is: <Operand><Address>
- <Operand>: Indicates the memory area. The valid values are:
Operand | Read | Write | Bit Read | Bit Write | Data Type | Address size |
X Input discrete | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
Y Output relay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
M Internal relay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
S Step relay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
T Timer discrete | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
C Counter discrete | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
TMR Timer register | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes |
CTR Counter register | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes |
HR Data register | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes |
DR Data register | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes |
- <Address>: Indicates the data address in the memory area.
E.g.: M0 (Operand = M, Address = 0)
TIP
Driver Revision History
| Facon Revision History | |
|---|---|
| Version | Notes |
| 1.0 | Initial release on new documentation standards. |
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