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 | 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 | |
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Version | Notes |
1.1 | Initial release on new documentation standards. |