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Note 2: The format qualifier changes the way this variable is read.
C Read or Write as BCD -9999 - 9999
I Read or Write as Signed Integer -32767 to 32768
U Read or Write as an Unsigned Integer 0 to 65535
Note 3: Writing to a bit cause a word write.
Address Format = Octal
The bit delimiter for R words is ( . ). The bit range is 0-15. The bit format is D (decimal). Other
variable types do NOT use bit delimiter.
The bit format for IO, C, and SR types is D (decimal)
The node ID delimiter for all types is ( _ ) . This is an underscore symbol. The Minimum Node ID is 1,
the Max Node ID is 90. The Node ID format is D (decimal).
Direct 405/205 DirectNET
This protocol supports the DirectNET serial interface on many PLC Direct PLCs. This section
describes the operation of the DL405/205 Series PLC. The series includes the DL240/250 and
DL430/440/450.
Setup for using a DL405/205 DirectNET PLC
Use the following procedure to ensure your target device is setup properly for the DL405/205 PLC.
The procedure is in condensed format. Only the required settings are outlined. For additional details,
see Creating a New Project in the Communications User Manual.
Project Setup
The drawing is a diagram of the Project Setup dialog box. Each button will display an additional dialog
box. Many settings are options and are not required to establish communications. Verify the Project
name and Display Device Model are correct. Leave the Initial Screen name blank.
Project name:
Display Device
Model
Initial Screen
Display
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Default Panel Name
Screen Saver Timeout
Panel Trigger Tag
Watchdog Tag
Watchdog timeout
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Serial Parameters
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Model description appears in this field
Project Notes
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