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[N] Addressing Parameters for PLC Tags |
N1 |
Address of a Slave on the network |
N2 |
Address of a Master on the network |
N3 |
Code of a function. For more information, please check the next table |
N4 |
Parameter of a function. For more information, please check the next table |
The N3 parameter indicates a function to request from a device. Each type of function requires a type of complement, which is specified in the N4 parameter. The available functions for Alpha devices are listed on the next table.
Available functions for PLC Tags
N3 |
Type |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Read-only |
Performs an acknowledgment of a Slave's current position. Returns 00 if it is in a state of weight indication, 01 to 13 if it is in a state of parameter adjustments, 14 to 17 if it is in a state of adjustment of SetPoints values, and 18 to 24 if it is in a state of self-calibration |
2 |
Read-only |
Place all Slaves at a defined point in the process. Returns the value 2 (two) if executed successfully. Otherwise, returns an error |
4 |
Reading and writing |
Checks the cut level of a Slave, only for 3104/7 models. When reading, the N4 parameter must be configured with the number of a SetPoint to monitor, and returns the cut level of a Slave. When writing, the N4 parameter must be configured to 0 (zero) to not write to volatile memory or 1 (one) to write to volatile memory. In case of error, sends an error signal |
6 |
Reading and writing |
Checks the configuration of programmed SetPoints. When reading, the N4 parameter must receive 0 (zero) to return the hysteresis, 1 (one) to return the relay logic, or the Lock Number + 1 (one) to return the status of a Lock. When writing, the N4 parameter must contain a value in the XYZZ format, in which X indicates the relay logic, Y indicates whether writing is performed in volatile memory or not (0 does not write and 1 writes), and ZZ indicates the hysteresis. In case of error, sends an error signal. NOTE: Conjugated commands are not allowed. To write to Locks, users must use a Block Tag |
7 |
Write-only |
Programs a new address for a Slave. This value varies between 0 (zero) and 99. In case of error, sends an error signal |
8 |
Read-only |
Requests weight information and general status. Except for the weight of the display and tare, the other parameters assume values 0 (zero) or 1 (one), which indicate the status of a device. The N4 parameter must contain an information code. Possible values are 0: Display weight, 1: Tare, 2: Overload alarm, 3: Saturation alarm, 4: Weight movement detection, 5: Local change of parameters via display or keyboard, 6: Passing through cutting level 0 (zero), 7: Passing through cutting level 1 (one), 8: Passing through cutting level 2 (two), or 9: Passing through cutting level 3 (three) |
9 |
Write-only |
Activation of functions via network. The N4 parameter must contain a value in the format VXYZ, in which V is unlocked, X is unlocked, Y is tare, and Z is zero, with 1 (one) to confirm a function and 0 (zero) for not using a function. For example, to unlock, the value must be 1000. In case of error, sends an error signal. NOTE: Conjugated commands are not allowed |
11 |
Read-only |
Checks the range of weight range, only for 3107 models. Possible values for the N4 parameter are 0: Returns a 4mA or 0mA weight, 1: Returns a 20mA weight, or 2: Returns a weight reference, with 0 (zero) for Net Weight or 1 (one) for Gross Weight |
12 |
Read-only |
Returns the total accumulated value |
13 |
Write-only |
Resets the accumulator's value |
18 |
Reading and writing |
Checks and writes the cut level of a Slave, only for 3108 models. In case of error, sends an error signal. When reading, the N4 parameter must be configured with the number of a SetPoint. When writing, the N4 parameter must be configured with 0 (zero) to not write to a volatile memory or 1 (one) to write to a volatile memory |
20 |
Read-only |
Checks the flow range, only for 3108 models. Possible values for the N4 parameter are 0: Returns the sample rate in seconds, 1: Returns a 4mA or 0mA flow, or 2: Returns a 20mA flow |
21 |
Read-only |
Flow and status request, only for 3108 models. Possible values for the N4 parameter are 0: Returns a display's flow, 1: Returns a flow measurement alarm, 2: Returns an overload alarm, 3: Returns a saturation alarm, 4: Returns a weight movement detection, 5: Returns a local change to parameters via display or keyboard, 6: Passing through cutting level 0 (zero), 7: Passing through cutting level 1 (one), 8: Passing through cutting level 2 (two), or 9: Passing through cutting level 3 (three). NOTE: Except for display flow, all other parameters assume values 0 (zero) or 1 (one), which indicate a device status |
81 |
Read-only |
Checks for calibration parameters. Possible values for the N4 parameter are 0: Returns the number of decimal places, 1: Returns the step number, 2: Returns the calibration weight, 3: Returns the maximum capacity, 4: Returns the auto-zero, 5: Returns a digital filter, or 6: Returns the tare |
82 |
Read-only |
Starts self-calibration. Returns 0 (zero) if there is no error, 3 (three) if weight is unstable, or 6 (six) if conversion is off-limits |
83 |
Read-only |
Calibration step. Returns 0 (zero) if there is no error, 3 (three) if weight is unstable, or 6 (six) if conversion is off-limits |
84 |
Read-only |
Calculates a constant and stores calibration parameters. Returns 0 (zero) if there is no error, 1 (one) if scale is empty, 2 (two) if span is insufficient, or 9 (nine) if calibration weight is greater than the maximum capacity |
1000 |
Read-only |
Performs a reading according to the N4 parameters indicated next, only for 3102 and 3105 models. Possible values are 0: Returns the weight of a display, 1: Returns the tare of a display, 2: Returns the saturation of a converter, 3: Returns the overload, 4: Returns the weight movement, 5: Returns SetPoint1's lock, 6: Returns SetPoint2's lock, 7: Returns SetPoint3's lock, 8: Returns SetPoint1's weighing, 9: Returns SetPoint2's weighing, or 10: Returns SetPoint3's weighing. NOTE: Responses for all parameters, except for the N4 parameter equal to 0 (zero) and N4 equal to 1 (one), are unique |