Supported Block Transfer Messages B–3
Parameter Value Read
Parameter Value Read reads the 16-bit parameter data value for the 
selected parameter number. 
PLC Block Transfer Instruction Data
PLC request instruction length: 3 words
Drive response instruction length: 4 words
Figure B.3 Message Structure
Message Operation
Parameter Value Read reads parameter values from the drive and 
places that value (or an error code) in word 3 of the drive response 
data file. The value is shown in device units. Device units are listed in 
the user manual for the device you are using. 
If an error occurs:
• Word 3 of the response contains the status code.
• The status area of the data file is non-zero.
Example
In this example, the value of parameter 20 was requested from a 1336 
PLUS drive and a value of 4096 was returned. 4096 is the internal 
drive unit value for Maximum Rated Voltage. This corresponds to a 
value of 100% Drive Rated Volts in Display Units.
Data File Format
* Example only — These values vary depending on parameters and products.
PLC Decimal Value
769
PLC Request
Header Word 0
Header Word 1
Header Word 2
Parameter Value or 
Message Length
Drive Response
Parameter Number
3
(See Drive List)
Error Code
Message Length
PLC Decimal Value
Parameter Number
769=OK    –31999=Error
Header
Word 0
Header
Word 1
Header
Word 2
Data
Word 3
4
0123456789
PLC request 3 769 20*
Drive response 4 769 20* 4069*
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