[N] Addressing Parameters for PLC Tags

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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

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