- Name: Alnet
- Version: 1.14.0.0
- Protocol: Alnet I (Proprietary)
- Interface: Standard Serial Port
- Runtime: .Net 4.8 (Windows)
- Configuration:
- Devices / Protocols
Overview
Devices compatible with Alnet I protocol.
Communication Driver Information | |
|---|---|
Driver name | Alnet |
Assembly Name | T.ProtocolDriver.Alnet |
Assembly Version | 1.14.0.0 |
Available for Linux | False |
Devices supported | AL-2000 family |
Manufacturer | Altus |
Protocol | Alnet I (Proprietary) |
PC Requirements | Serial or MultiSerial |
Supported Operands
Operand | Read | Write | Bit Read | Bit Write | Data Type | Address size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E - Input Octet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
S - Output Octet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
A - Auxiliary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
M - Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes | |
I - Integer | Yes | Yes | Yes | DWord | 4 bytes | |
D - Decimal | Yes | Yes | Yes | LBCD | 4 bytes | |
F - Real | Yes | Yes | Single | 4 bytes | ||
TM - Memory Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes | |
TI - Integer Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | DWord | 4 bytes | |
TD - Decimal Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | LBCD | 4 bytes | |
TF - Real Table | Yes | Yes | Single | 4 bytes |
Channels Configuration
Protocol Options
BlockSize: Defines the maximum amount of items per group, the default value is 248.
Family: Set the PLC family. It can be:
- 2000: For the AL-2000 series.
EventsTableSize: Size of the events table for unsolicited messages. Default value: 64.
EventsDataSource: Source of events: "PLC" (default) or "Computer".
Trace: Enables/disables communication debug logs. Default: "Disabled".
Nodes Configuration
Station Configuration
There is no station configuration for the Altus Alnet-I driver.
Points Configuration
The syntax for the Alnet communication points are:
- %<Operand><Address>
Operand: Indicates the memory area, the valid values are:
Operand | Read | Write | Bit Read | Bit Write | Data Type | Address size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
E - Input Octet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
S - Output Octet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
A - Auxiliary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Byte | 1 byte |
M - Memory | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes | |
I - Integer | Yes | Yes | Yes | DWord | 4 bytes | |
D - Decimal | Yes | Yes | Yes | LBCD | 4 bytes | |
F - Real | Yes | Yes | Single | 4 bytes |
Address: Indicates the data address in the memory area.
Ex: %E0000 (Operand = E, Address = 0)
- %<Operand><TableId>[TablePosition]
Operand: Indicates the memory area, the valid values are:
Operand | Read | Write | Bit Read | Bit Write | Data Type | Address size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM - Memory Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | Word | 2 bytes | |
TI - Integer Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | DWord | 4 bytes | |
TD - Decimal Table | Yes | Yes | Yes | LBCD | 4 bytes | |
TF - Real Table | Yes | Yes | Single | 4 bytes |
TableId: Indicates the table memory area.
TablePosition: Indicates the position in table memory area.
Ex: %TM0001[2] (Operand = TM, TableId = 1 TablePosition = 2)
Driver Revision History
Alnet Driver Revision History | |
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Version | Notes |
1.14.0.0 | Initial release on new documentation standards |
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