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.
On this page:
Summary
Communication Driver Information | |
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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 |
Interface | Serial and MultiSerial |
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)
Troubleshoot
The status of the driver execution can be observed through the platform built-in diagnostic tools. Refer to the Using Diagnostic Tools topic in Devices Communication page.
Driver Revision History
Alnet Driver Revision History | |
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Version | Notes |
1.14.0.0 | Initial release on new documentation standards |