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

Driver name

EXCOM

Assembly Name

T.ProtocolDriver.EXCOM

Assembly Version

1.1.0.0

Available for Linux

False

PLC types supported 

PLCs ABB Masterpiece 200

Manufacturer

ABB

Interface

Serial and MultiSerial

Channels Configuration

Protocol Options

  • BlockSize: Defines the maximum of addresses in a read block. Default is 326.

Settings

  • Serial and MultiSerial channels:

Default configuration:

DataBits: 8.

StopBits: 1 if parity is used, 2 if no parity.
Set the other fields according to your Serial or MultiSerial port configuration.

Nodes Configuration

Station Configuration 

Network: Network identifier for multi-station communication (0-99).

Node: Node address within the network (0-99).

Syntax: <Network>;<Node>

Ex: 1;3

Points Configuration

The syntax for the EXCOM communication points is: <Dataset Files> <Address>

Where :

  • <Dataset Files>: 
    • DAT: PC data exchange file;
    • DSD: DatSet Description file;
    • DI: Digital Input file;
    • DO: Digital Output file;
    • AI: Analogic Input file;
    • AO: Analogic Output file.
  • <Address>: Address number.

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

EXCOM Revision History

Version 

Notes

1.1

Initial release on new documentation standards.

  • No labels