Schneider Electric SA

MODBUS TCP Master

Driver

1 System Configuration....................................................................................................... 3
2 External Devices Selection .............................................................................................. 6
3 Communication Settings .................................................................................................. 7
4 Setup Items .................................................................................................................... 18
5 Supported Devices......................................................................................................... 24
6 Device Code and Address Code.................................................................................... 28
7 Error Messages.............................................................................................................. 29

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Introduction
This manual describes how to connect the Display and the External Device (target PLC).
In this manual, the connection procedure is described in the sections identified below:

1 System Configuration
) "1 System Configuration" (page 3)
This section lists the types of External
Devices and SIO that you can connect.

2 External Devices Selection

) "2 External Devices Selection" (page 6)
Select the model (series) of the External
Device and its connection method.

3 Communication Settings
) "3 Communication Settings" (page 7)
This section shows setting examples for
communicating between the Display and
the External Device.

4 Setup Items
) "4 Setup Items" (page 18)
This section describes communication
setup items on the Display.
Set the Display's communication settings
in GP Pro-EX or in offline mode.

Operation

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1 System Configuration

1.1 Schneider Electric SA External Devices

The following table lists system configurations for connecting Schneider Electric SA External Devices and the
Display.

Setting
Driver CPU Link I/F SIO Type
Example

TSX P57 103M

TSX P57 153M TSX ETY 4102
TSX P57 203M TSX ETY 4103 Setting
TSX P57 253M TSX ETY 5102 Example 1
TSX P57 303M TSX ETY 5103 (page 7)
Premium TSX P57 353M TSX WMY 100 M
TSX P57 453M

TSX P57 2623M

Setting
TSX P57 2823M Ethernet
------ Example 2
TSX P57 3623M (Modbus TCP) (page 9)
TSX P57 4823M

140 CPU 113 02

140 NOE 771 00 Setting
140 CPU 113 03
140 NOE 771 10 Example 3
140 CPU 434 12A
140 NWM 100 00 (page 11)
Quantum 140 CPU 534 14A

Setting
140 CPU 651 50
------ Example 4
140 CPU 651 60
(page 13)

„ Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection

Display HUB External

Device

• 1:n Connection

Display HUB External

Device
Maximum 16 units

External
Device

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• n:1 Connection(PremiumSeries)
*1 *2
Maximum 4 units

Display Display External

Device

HUB

*1 You can connect max 1 unit of TSXP571**/TSXP572**, max 3 units of TSXP573**, max 4 units of
TSXP574**.
*2 Number of connecting units is the unit number when connecting the Display only. Number of connecting
Display will be limited by the number of other External Devices which is connected by Ethernet.

• n:1 Connection(Quantum Series)

*1
Muximum 32 units

Display Display External

Device

HUB

*1 Number of connecting units is the unit number when connecting the Display only. Number of connecting
Display will be limited by the number of other External Devices which is connected by Ethernet.

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1.2 YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation External Devices

The following table lists system configurations for connecting YOKOGAWA Electric Corp. External Devices and
the Display.

Setting
Driver CPU Link I/F SIO Type
Example

Setting
Network interface on
FCN NFCP100-S00 Example 5
CPU
Ethernet (page 15)

Control network (Modbus TCP) Setting

FCJ NFJT100-S100 interface on the Example 5
controller (page 15)

„ Connection Configuration
• 1:1 Connection

Display HUB External

Device

• 1:n Connection

Display HUB External

Device
Maximum 16 units

External
Device

• n:1 Connection
*1
Maximum 4 units

Display Display External

Device

HUB

*1 Number of connecting units is the unit number when connecting the Display only. Number of connecting
Display will be limited by the number of other External Devices which is connected by Ethernet.

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2 External Devices Selection

Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.

Setup Items Setup Description

Number of Devices/
Enter an integer from 1 to 4 to define the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the display.
PLCs
Manufacturer Select the manufacturer of the External Device to connect. Select "Schneider Electric SA".
Select the External Device model (series) and the connection method. Select "MODBUS TCP
Master".
Series In System configuration, make sure the External Device you are connecting is supported by
"MODBUS TCP Master".
) "1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Port Select the Display port to connect to the External Device.
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device (memory)
of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External Device’s ladder program
to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method Area)"
Use System Area
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] - [System Area]
Settings Guide"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area Settings"

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3 Communication Settings

This section provides examples of communication settings recommended by Pro-face for the Display and the
External Device.
When you use the External Device, use GP-Pro EX and the ladder software to set as below.

3.1 Setting Example 1

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].

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‹ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration]Tab [Max Query] tab

‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Set IP address on the External Device for IP address in Device-specific settings.
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

„ External Device Settings

Use the ladder software "PL7 PRO" for communication settings.
Execute "Hardware Configuration" from "Configuration" in "Application Browser" of "PL7 PRO" to display the
"Configuration" dialog box. Double-click the empty slot to display the "Add Module" dialog box. Select
"Communication" in the "Family" field. Then select "Link Unit" display in the "Module" field to display the
screen for setting.

Setup Items Setup Description

IP address configuration Configured (Fixed)
IP address Optional
Ethernet configuration Ethernet II (Fixed)

‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Please refer to the manual of the ladder software for details on other settings.

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3.2 Setting Example 2

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].

‹ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.
[Equipment Configuration]Tab [Max Query] tab

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‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Set the IP address of the External Device under [Individual Device Settings].
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

„ External Device Settings

Use the ladder software "PL7 PRO" for communication settings.
For setting, go to "Configuration" in "Application Browser" of "PL7 PRO", "Hardware Configuration", and "ETY
PORT" in this order.

Setup Items Setup Description

IP address configuration Configured (Fixed)
IP address Optional
Ethernet configuration Ethernet II (Fixed)

‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Please refer to the manual of the ladder software for details on other settings.

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3.3 Setting Example 3

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC]..

‹ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration] tab [Max Query] tab

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‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Set the IP address of the External Device under [Individual Device Settings].
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

„ External Device Settings

Use the ladder software "Concept" for communication settings.
After selecting PLC for the Quantum Series in "PLC Selection" of "Concept", select "Select Extensions" from
"Config Extension". Set the number of Link Unit connected to "TCP/IP Ethernet" in the "Select Extensions"
dialog box displayed next. Then, select "Ethernet /I/O Scanner" in "Config Extensions" and perform setting in the
"Ethernet /I/O Scanner" dialog box.

Setup Items Setup Description

Ethernet configuration Specify IP Address (Fixed)
Internet Address Optional
Frame Type Ethernet II (Fixed)

‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Please refer to the manual of the ladder software for details on other settings.

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3.4 Setting Example 4

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].

‹ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration] tab [Max Query] tab

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‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Set the IP address of the External Device under [Individual Device Settings].
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

„ External Device Settings

Use the ladder software "Unity Pro XL" for communication settings.
Startup "Unity Pro XL". Select "New Project" and specify CPU (Quantum Series, 140 CPU 651 *0). Go to
"Communication" in "Project Browser", and right-click on "Network" to select "New Network...". Then the Add
Network window is displayed.
Set "List of available Networks" in the "Add Network" window to "Ethernet". Put the optional name in "Change
Name" and press OK.
Check that the name you put in "Change Name" is displayed under "Network", "Communication" of "Project
Browser". Double-click the displayed name to display the "(Your optional name) window" for setting.

Setup Items Setup Description

IP address configuration Configured (Fixed)
IP address Optional
Ethernet configuration Ethernet II (Fixed)

‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Please refer to the manual of the ladder software for details on other settings.

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3.5 Setting Example 5

„ Settings of GP-Pro EX
‹ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC]..

‹ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration] tab [Max Query] tab

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‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Set the IP address of the External Device under [Individual Device Settings].
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

„ External Device Settings

Use the ladder software (Logic Designer) for communication settings. Refer to your External Device manual for
details.
1 Start up the ladder software.
2 To start the MODBUS communication (RTU mode) slave function, create the control logic. For the example of
control logic, refer to "Control Logic Example".
)‹ Control Logic Example (page 16)
3 Select [Rebuild Project] from the [Build] menu.
4 Double-click [Target Setting] in the project tree Window to display the [Target] dialog box.
5 Enter "192.168.0.1" in [Host Name/IP Address].
6 Click [OK].
7 Download the communication settings to the External Device.
8 Reboot the External Device.

‹ Control Logic Example

To connect the Display to the External Device, the control logic is required.
The control logic example is shown below.

SD_CMDBSE_BS_OPEN
SD_CMDBSE_BS_OPEN
TRUE REQ VALID TCP_VALID
UNIT#5 TIMEOUT ERROR TCP_ERROR

UNIT#20 DELAY STATUS TCP_STARUS

' YOKOGAWA ' VENDOR

' STARDOM ' PRODUCT

' R1 . 80 . 01 ' REVISION

OPTION
COIL COIL COIL COIL

DSCI DSCI DSCI DSCI

IREG IREG IREG IREG
HREG HREG HREG HREG
ESTS ESTS ESTS ESTS
TCP_COMERR COMERR COMERR TCP_COMERR

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‹ Notes
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP addresses.
• Please refer to the manual of the ladder software for details on other settings.

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4 Setup Items

Set up the Display's communication settings in GP Pro-EX or in the Display's offline mode.
The setting of each parameter must match that of the External Device.
)"3 Communication Settings" (page 7)
• You need to set the IP address of the Display in its offline mode.

Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Ethernet Settings"

4.1 Setup Items in GP-Pro EX

„ Communication Settings
To display the setup screen, from the [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and select [Device/PLC].

Setup Items Setup Description

Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which the Display waits for the
Timeout
response from the External Device.
In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
Retry
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
Wait To Send
packets to transmitting the next commands.

• Refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual for Indirect Device.

Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Changing the Device/PLC at Runtime (Indirect

Device)"

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„ Device Setting
To display the [Individual Device Settings] dialog box, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC]
window, select the external device and click [Settings] .
To connect multiple External Devices, from [Device-Specific Settings] in the [Device/PLC] window, click [Add
Device] to add another External Device.

[Equipment Configuration]Tab

Setup Items Setup Description

Set IP address of the External Device.

IP Address
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP
addresses.
Port No. Use an integer from "1 to 65535" to enter the port No. of the External Device.
Unit ID Use an integer from 1 to 247 to enter the unit ID of the External Device.
Bit manipulation (set/
reset) to Holding Register Select how other bits in the same word are handled when you manipulate bits in the holding
Other bits in this register, from "Clear" or "Do not clear".
word
Check this item when you use the IEC61131 grammar for variables.
IEC61131 Syntax
If you check this item, select the address mode from [0-based] or [1-based].
Select the order of checking double word data from "Low word first" or "High word
Double Word word order
first".
Low Security Level Check this option to decrease the format check level.

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[Max Query] tab

Setup Items Setup Description

Coil Set the number of max data for device [coil] that can be read for one communication,
using 16 to 2000 bits.

Read
• If you check [Single Bit Manipulation in Coil/Discrete Input], set the max query using
1 to 2000.
Coil Set the number of max data for device [coil] that can be written for one communication,
Write using 1 to 800 bits.

Discrete Input Set the number of max data for device [discrete input] that can be read for one
communication, using 16 to 2000 bits.

Read
• If you check [Single Bit Manipulation in Coil/Discrete Input], set the max query using
1 to 2000.
Input Register Set the number of max data for device [input register] that can be read for one
Read communication, using 1 to 125 words.

Holding Register Set the number of max data for device [holding register] that can be read for one
Read communication, using 1 to 125 words.

Holding Register Set the number of max data for device [holding register] that can be written for one
Write communication, using 1 to 100 words.

Single Bit manipulation to

Check this option to read or write the coil or discrete input in bit units.
Coil/Discrete Input

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4.2 Setup Items in Offline Mode

• Refer to the Maintenance/Troubleshooting manual for information on how to enter offline

mode or about the operation.

Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Offline Mode"

• The number of the setup items to be displayed for 1 page in the offline mode depends on the
Display in use. Please refer to the Reference manual for details.

„ Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings] in offline mode.
Touch the External Device you want to set from the list that appears.

Setup Items Setup Description

Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which the Display waits for the
Timeout
response from the External Device.
In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
Retry
many times the Display retransmits the command.
Use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter standby time (ms) for the Display from receiving
Wait To Send
packets to transmitting the next commands.

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„ Device Setting
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings]. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list, and touch [Device].
(1/2)

Setup Items Setup Description

Select the External Device to set. Device/PLC name is the title of the External Device set
Device/PLC Name
with GP-Pro EX.(Initial value [PLC1])
Set IP address of the External Device.

IP Address
• Check with the network administrator about the IP address. Do not duplicate IP
addresses.
Port No. Use an integer from "1 to 65535" to enter the port No. of the External Device.
Unit ID Use an integer from 1 to 247 to enter the unit ID of the External Device.
Indicates how other bits in the same word are handled when you manipulate bits in the
Bit manipulation to HR holding register, by "Rest of bits in word are cleared" or "Rest of bits in word are not
cleared".(Not available to set in offline mode.)
Indicates the usage status of the currently set IEC61131 syntax by ON/OFF. (Not available
IEC61131 Syntax
to set in offline mode.)
Double Word word Indicates the currently set order of storing double word data displaying "Low word first"
order or "High word first". (Not available to set in offline mode.)
Indicates whether the format check level is decreased by ON/OFF. If decreased, ON is
Low Security Level
displayed. (Not available to set in offline mode.)

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(2/2)

Setup Items Setup Description

Select the External Device to set. Device/PLC name is the title of the External Device set
Device/PLC Name
with GP-Pro EX.(Initial value [PLC1])
Displays the number of max data for device [coil] that can be read for one
Read Coil
communication.(Not available to set in offline mode.)
Displays the number of max data for device [coil] that can be written for one
Write Coil
communication.(Not available to set in offline mode.)
Displays the number of max data for device [discrete input] that can be read for one
Read Discrete Input
communication.(Not available to set in offline mode.)
Set the number of max data for device [input register] that can be read for one
Read Input Register
communication, using 1 to 125 words.
Set the number of max data for device [holding register] that can be read for one
Read Holding Register
communication, using 1 to 125 words.
Set the number of max data for device [holding register] that can be written for one
Write Holding Register
communication, using 1 to 100 words.
Indicates whether to read or write the coil or discrete input in bit units by displaying ON/
Single Bit manipulation OFF. If ON is displayed, you can read or write in bit units.
(Not available to set in offline mode.)

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5 Supported Devices

The following table shows the range of supported device addresses. Please note that the actual supported range of
the devices varies depending on the External Device to be used. Please check the actual range in the manual of
your External Device.

„ Premium/Quantum Series
: This address can be specified as system data area.

32
Device Bit Address Word address Remarks
bits

Coil 000001 - 065536 000001 - 065521

Discrete Input 100001 - 165536 100001 - 165521

*2

or
Input Register ------ 300001 - 365536
*2
*1
400001,0 -
Holding Register 400001 - 465536
465536,15*3
*1 You can set the data storing order in word unit of 32-bit data in the Device Setting dialog box.
*2 Write disabled.
*3 An access method at the time of Bit Set varies depending on the [Rest of the bits in this word] setting of
[Device Setting].
- Clear.............................
- Do not clear .................400001,00 - 465536,15

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„ FCN/FCJ Series
: This address can be specified as system data area.

32
Device Bit Address Word address Remarks
bits

Coil 000001 - 009984 000001 - 009969 *2

Discrete Input 100001 - 109984 100001 - 109969 *2 *3

300001.00 - or *3
Input Register 300001 - 309999
309999.15

400001.00 -
Holding Register 400001 - 409999 *1
409999.15 *4
*1 You can set the data storing order in word unit of 32-bit data in the Device Setting dialog box.
*2 The device access range of the External Device is specified as 1 to 9999, that of the Display, however, as up
to 9984, since the Display device is accessible in 16-bit units.
*3 Write disabled.
*4 An access method at the time of Bit Set varies depending on the [Rest of the bits in this word] setting of
[Device Setting].
- Clear.............................
- Do not clear .................400001,00 - 409999,15

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„ Supported Function Codes

The supported function code list is shown below.

Function Code (Hex) Description

FC01(0x01) Read the ON/OFF status of the slave coil (0X).
FC02(0x02) Read the ON/OFF status of the slave discrete input (1X).
FC03(0x03) Read the description of the slave holding register (4X).
FC04(0x04) Read the description of the slave input register (3X).
FC05(0x05) Change (Write) the slave coil (0X) status to either ON or OFF.
FC06(0x06) Change (write) the description of the slave holding register (4X).
FC15(0x0F) Change (Write) the slave consecutive multiple coils (0X) status to either ON or OFF.
FC16(0x10) Change (write) the descriptions of the slave consecutive multiple holding registers (4X).

• FC15/FC16 are used for writing. FC05/FC06 are used for the External Devices that do not support
the function codes mentioned on the left.

„ IEC61131Syntax Address Description

The following table shows the equivalence between IEC61131 syntax and MODBUS syntax address descriptions.

MODBUS Syntax IEC61131 Syntax

0 start 1 start
Device
First Format First First
Format Range Range Range
element element element
i = 0 to i = 0 to i = 1 to
Coil 000001+i 000001 %Mi %M00000 %M00001
65535 65535 65536
i = 0 to
Discrete Input 100001+i 100001 - - - - -
65535
Input
i = 0 to
Register 300001+i 300001 - - - - -
65535
(Word)
i = 0 to
Input
65535 300001,0
Register 300001+i,j - - - - -
j = 0 to 0
(Word bit)
15
Holding i = 0 to i = 1 to
i = 0 to
Register 400001+i 400001 %MWi 65535 %MW00000 65536 %MW00001
65535
(Word)
Holding i = 0 to
i = 0 to i = 1 to %MW00001
Register 65535 400001,0 %Mwi:X %MW00000:
400001+i,j 65535 65535 :X00
(Word bit) j = 0 to 0 j X00
j=0 to 15 j=0 to 15
15

• The addresses 100000 and 300000 cannot be accessed using IEC61131 syntax.
• If you apply IEC61131 syntax to a project that has a discrete input or input register already set, the
addresses become "-Undefined-".

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• For system data area, refer to the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual.

Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method Area)"

• Refer to the precautions on manual notation for icons in the table.

) "Manual Symbols and Terminology"

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6 Device Code and Address Code

Use device code and address code when you set "Device Type & Address" for the address type of the data display
or other devices.

„ Premium/Quantum Series

Device Code
Device Device Name Address Code
(HEX)

Value of (word address - 1) divided

Coil 0 0080
by 16

Value of (word address - 1) divided

Discrete Input 1 0081
by 16

Input Register 3 0001 Value of (word address - 1)

Holding Register 4 0000 Value of (word address - 1)

„ FCN/FCJ Series

Device Code
Device Device Name Address Code
(HEX)

Value of (word address - 1) divided

Coil 0 0080
by 16

Value of (word address - 1) divided

Discrete Input 1 0081
by 16

Input Register 3 0001 Value of (word address - 1)

Holding Register 4 0000 Value of (word address - 1)

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7 Error Messages

Error messages are displayed on the screen of the Display as follows: "No. : Device Name: Error Message(Error
Occurrence Area)". Each description is shown below.

Item Description
No. Error No.
Name of the External Device where an error has occurred. Device/PLC name is the title of
Device Name
the External Device set with GP-Pro EX.(Initial value [PLC1])
Error Message Displays messages related to an error that has occurred.
Displays the IP address or device address of the External Device where an error has
occurred, or error codes received from the External Device.

Error Occurrence Area

• IP addresses are displayed as "IP address (Decimal): MAC address (Hex)".
• Device addresses are displayed as "Address: Device address".
• Received error codes are displayed as "Decimal [Hex]".

Display Examples of Error Messages

"RHAA035: PLC1: Error has been responded for device write command (Error Code: 2[02H])"

• Refer to your External Device manual for details on received error codes.
• Refer to "Display-related errors" in "Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide" for details on the error
messages common to the driver.

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