User’

User’s Manual
LG Programmable Logic Controller
Computer Link Module
K7F-CUEA

MASTER-K K4F-CUEA
K3F-CU2A
K3F-CU4A

LG Industrial Systems
 Chapter 1 Introduction

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Chapter 1 Introduction MASTER-K

1 Introduction
This manual describes the computer link (Cnet) system of MASTER-K series. The Cnet network
system means PLCs of network communicate through the computer link module.
The MASTER-K Cnet module has following features;

A frame editor software that are based on MS-Windows 95/98 is provided. User can
write an user-defined protocol for communication with other manufacturer’s PLCs.

Supports RS-232C and RS-485 channels and they can operate stand-alone mode or
interlocking mode.

A 128kbyte flash memory is equipped for user protocol data storage.

Supports a LGIS’s dedicated protocol for easy and simple setup of the network between
LGIS products such as PMU.

Supports a multi-drop function that maximum 32 station can be joined into a network.

With a built-in modem communication function, it can control a remote PLC by dedicated
protocol, KGL-WIN connection, or user-defined protocol.

Supports various communication speed (baud rate) from 300bps to 153,600bps (RS-
422)

RS-422 channel provides 1:1, 1:N, or N:M communication modes.

Full duplex (RS-422) and half-duplex (RS-485) are available.

In a main base board, multiple Cnet modules can be mounted. (K200S : 2 modules,
K300S : 4 modules, K1000S : 8 modules)

Provides powerful self-diagnosis functions and loop-back test function.

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The following table shows communication modules of MASTER-K series. Please refer the table
when configure a MK network system.

Network Catalog
Master / Slave Cable type Applicable PLC system
type number
K3F-FUEA K200S
K4F-FUEA K300S
Twisted pair
Master (FMM) K7F-FUEA K1000S
G0L-FUEA IBM compatible PC
Optical fiber K7F-FUOA K1000S
K3F-RBEA K200S
MK Fnet
K4F-RBEA K300S
Twisted pair
Slave (FSM) K7F-RBEA K1000S
G0L-SMxA Stand-alone
Optical fiber K7F-RBEA K1000S
Twisted pair G0L-FREA Stand-alone
Option (FOU)
Optical / twisted pair G0L-FEOA Stand-alone
K3F-CU2A K200S
Master / slave Twisted pair K3F-CU4A K200S
MK Cnet
(selectable) or RS-232C cable K4F-CUEA K300S
K7F-CUEA K1000S

Remark

1. There is a limitation on the maximum module numbers that are mountable on a base
board. Refer the following table for details
Module type Fnet Cnet
K200S Max. 2 modules Max. 2 modules
K300S Max. 4 modules Max. 4 modules
K1000S Max. 4 modules Max. 8 modules
2. Communication modules can be mounted on main base board only.
3. Master/slave can be selected with parameter setting.

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 Chapter 2 Terminology

2 Terminology ............................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Communication methods .......................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Transmission type ..................................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Asynchronous transmission ...................................................................................2-2
2.1.4 Protocol ..................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.5 BPS / CPS..............................................................................................................2-3
2.1.6 Node .....................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.7 Packet ....................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.8 Port .....................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.9 RS-232C.................................................................................................................2-3
2.1.10RS-422/485 ............................................................................................................2-4
2.1.11 BCC .....................................................................................................................2-4
2.1.12KGL-WIN function ..................................................................................................2-4
2.1.13Frame .....................................................................................................................2-5
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2 Terminology
This chapter will describe the meaning of terms used in this manual.

2.1.1 Communication methods

1) Simplex
This is a communication type that the data is transmitted with a fixed direction. It is not
allowed to move data in reverse direction.
2) Half-duplex
It is available to move data in both directions. However, data transference in a direction
should be done after another direction transference is completed because two-way
transmissions share a common communication cable.
3) Full-duplex
Data is transmitted in two-way directions with two communication cables.

2.1.2 Transmission type

The transmission type can be divided into two types in consideration of binary (bit
composed 0 and 1) transmission speed, reliability, and economy.
1) Serial transmission
In serial transmission type, each bits of data is transmitted in order through single cable.
Its transmission speed is slow, but it provides lower installation cost and simpler software.
RS-232C, RS-422, and RS-485 are typical serial transmission types.

      



 


Receive Transmission

76543210 76543210

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2) Parallel transmission
In parallel transmission, 8bits (1byte) are transmitted at once through 8 communication
lines. It provides faster transmission speed, and higher communication reliability, but
installation cost are increased in geometrical series by transmission distance.

      



 


1
0
Transmission Receive
1
1
0
0
1

2.1.3 Asynchronous transmission

With the asynchronous transmission, there is no clock signal for timing synchronization.
Data is divided in a character (7 or 8 bits) and start/stop bits are added at the top/bottom
of character. Then each characters with start/stop bits are transmitted in order.

Example) The transmission of ‘KOREA’

EOT (h04)

ENQ(h05)
PARITY

PARITY

PARITY

PARITY

PARITY

PARITY

PARITY
START

START

START

START

START

START

START
STOP

STOP

STOP

STOP

STOP

STOP

STOP
O
R

K
A

Direction of transmission

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2.1.4 Protocol
This is a rule that specifies how two or more devices communicate more efficiently and
reliably. Generally, it defines following features;

Establishment of communication

Connection between devices

The structure of data exchange format

Re-transmission when an error occurred

Switching transmit/receive

Character synchronization between devices

2.1.5 BPS / CPS

The BPS and CPS stand for ‘Bit Per Second’ and ‘Character Per Second’. The BPS/CPS
show how many bits / characters can be transferred in a second. Because a character is
consist of 8 bits, in general, the CPS shows how many bytes can be transferred in a
second.

2.1.6 Node
It indicates a point that a data line is branched into two or more lines in the network tree
structure. Generally, a network consists of multiple nodes. Also, the term ‘station’ has
same meaning.

2.1.7 Packet
It is a compound word of ‘package’ and ‘bucket’ and a data transmission unit of a ‘packet
exchange system’. In this system, the data is divided into a specific length unit, and a
header is added. A ‘header + divided data’ is called as a packet.

2.1.8 Port
A port means a data input/output gate of data transmission devices. In Cnet serial
communication, a port means RS-232C or RS-422/485 port.

2.1.9 RS-232C
RS-232C is one of serial communication standards that are established by EIA. It defines
the communication interface between modem and a computer (or other devices), and it
can be used for direct connection without modem (null-modem). The demerit of RS-232C
is that a transmission distance is short and only 1:1 connection is possible.

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2.1.10 RS-422/485
It is a standard of serial communication that is made up for demerits of RS-232C standard.
It supports long transmission distance and 1:N connection. The difference of RS-422 and
RS-485 is the number of signal lines. The RS-422 has 4 signal lines such as TX(+), TX(-),
RX(+), and RX(-), and RS-485 has 2 signal lines (+ and –). Because of transmit and
receive line is separated, RS-422 can perform full-duplex communication, but the RS-485
performs half-duplex communication because transmit and receive share one signal line.

2.1.11 BCC
The BCC stands for ‘Block Check Character’. To check a transmitting data contains error
or not, a transmitting station calculates BCC from data and adds the BCC at the bottom of
data. Then, the receiving station can determine whether an error occurred by comparing
the BCC with transmitted data.

2.1.12 KGL-WIN function

In the MASTER-K Cnet network, user can control (program read, write, monitor and
debugging) a remote PLC through a Cnet network as if the remote PLC is connected to
KGL-WIN directly. Especially, a PLC at the far-away place can be controlled with a
modem connection. However, only 1stage remote connection is available.

KGLWIN KGLWIN
MODEM

Physical connection
Physical connection
RS-232C
MODEM

PLC A PLC B

CPU Cnet CPU Cnet

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2.1.13 Frame
The frame is a structure definition of data transmission. It consists of a segment (station
number, instruction, structured data, and/or execution result), control code for
synchronization, parity bit, and BCC for error detection. The frame of MASTER-K Cnet is
as following picture.

Request frame
Station No
Instruction

Structured data Header Segment Tail

ENQ

BCC
EOT

Station No
Instruction
Execution result

BCC
ACK

ETX
Header Segment Tail
Response frame

Header : An ASCII code that indicates the start of frame

Tail : An ASCII code that indicates the end of frame

Parity : It is a bit used for an error detection of a byte

BCC : It is a byte used for an error detection of a frame

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 Chapter 3 Specifications

3 Specifications ............................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 General specifications ..............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Performance specifications .....................................................................................3-2
3.3 Parts names and descriptions .................................................................................3-3
3.3.1 K3F-CU2A ..............................................................................................................3-3
3.3.2 K3F-CU4A ..............................................................................................................3-4
3.3.3 K4F-CUEA..............................................................................................................3-5
3.3.4 K7F-CUEA..............................................................................................................3-6
3.4 Cable specifications..................................................................................................3-7
3.5 Terminal resistor........................................................................................................3-8
3.5.1 RS-422 network......................................................................................................3-8
3.5.2 RS-485 network......................................................................................................3-8
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3 Specifications
3.1 General specifications
The following table shows the general specifications of MASTER-K series.
No Item Specifications Remark
Operating ambient
1 0 ~ 55
(32 ~ 131 °F)
temperature
Storage ambient
2 -25 ~ 70
(-13 ~ 158 °F)
temperature
Operating ambient
3 5 ~ 95%RH, non-condensing
humidity
Storage ambient
4 5 ~ 95%RH, non-condensing
humidity
Occasional vibration
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude Sweep count
10f<57 Hz - 0.075 mm 10 times in each
57 f150 Hz 9.8 (1G) - direction for X, Y, Z
Vibration
5 IEC 1131-2
resistance Continuos vibration
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude
10f<57 Hz - 0.035 mm 10 times in each
57f150 Hz 4.9 (0.5G) - direction for X, Y, Z

Maximum shock acceleration: 147 (15G)

6 Shock resistance Duration time :11 ms (3 times in each of X, Y and Z directions) IEC 1131-2
Pulse wave: half sine wave pulse
Square wave LGIS ’ s
1,500 V
impulse noise specification
Electrostatic IEC 1131-2
Voltage :4 kV(contact discharge)
discharge IEC 801-2
Radiated electro- IEC 1131-2
7 Noise immunity 27 ~ 500 MHz, 10 V/m
magnetic field IEC 801-2
Digital I/O (Ue<24 V)
Severity All power Digital I/O
Fast transient Analog I/O IEC 1131-2
Level modules ( Ue ≥ 24 V)
burst noise Communication I/O IEC 801-4
Voltage 2 kV 1 kV 0.25 kV
8 Atmosphere Free of corrosive gases
9 Altitude for use Up to 2,000m ( 6,560ft )
10 Pollution degree 2
11 Cooling method Self-cooling

Remark

1. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) : The international civilian organization which

produces standards for electrical and electronics industry.
2. Pollution degree : It indicates a standard of operation ambient pollution level. The pollution
degree 2 means the condition in which normally only non-conductive pollution occurs.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation shall be expected

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3.2 Performance specifications

The following table shows the performance specifications of MASTER-K Cnet modules.

Items Specifications

Serial communication RS-232C Comply with RS-232C standards, 1 channel

channel RS-422/485 1)
Comply with RS-422/485 standards, 1 channel
Long-distance remote communication with external device is possible
Modem function
via a public telephone line by connecting a modem to Cnet module.2)
Dedicated Supports multi-drop and 1:1 connection. (Dedicated
protocol protocol for LGIS’s products)
Supports a connection with KGL-WIN and remote
KGL-WIN
Operation modes PLC control (program read, write, monitor, and
protocol
debug)
User-define Supports a user-defined protocol written by a frame
protocol editor.
Data bit 7 or 8
Set with the basic
Data structure Stop bit 1 or 2
parameter of frame editor 3)
Parity Even / Odd / None
Channel selection Stand-alone / Interlocking (set with operation mode switch) 4)
Synchronization Asynchronous
Baud rate 300 ~ 153,600 bps (set with the basic parameter of frame editor) 5)
Station number Max. 32 stations (0 ~ 31), Set with the basic parameter of frame editor
RS-232C Max. 15m
Transmit distance
RS-422/485 Max. 500m
Loop-back self-diagnosis function
Diagnosis functions
Indicates operation status by 16 LEDs (K200S : 8 LEDs)
Current consumption Max. 100mA

Remark

1) RS-422 and RS-485 can be selected with the basic parameter of frame editor.
2) To use modem function, set the ‘type’ of basic parameter as ‘dial-up modem’ or ‘dedicated
modem’ in frame editor.
3) In stand-alone mode, RS-232C and RS-422/485 channels can have different data structures.
4) It is not allowed to change operation mode while the Cnet module is operating.
5) Only RS-422/485 channel of K300S/1000S Cnet version 1.3 (or later) can be use 76,800 and
153,600 bps. The maximum baud rate of K200S is 38,400.

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3.3 Parts names and descriptions

3.3.1 K3F-CU2A

RUN NAK No Name Contents

TX COM-ERROR Indication of operating
RX MODEM LED displaying
status of K3L-CU2A(see
ACK SYS-RUN/ERR section
Appendix A1)
K3F - CU 2 A
Setting of operation
Mode switch
mode(see 4.1)
Connector RS-232C for
Connector
MODE connection with external
RS-232C
devices

RS-232C

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3.3.2 K3F-CU4A

RUN NAK No Name Contents

TX COM-ERROR Indication of operating
RX RS-485 LED displaying
status of K3F-CU4A(see
ACK SYS-RUN/ERR section
Appendix A)
K3F - CU 4 A
Setting of operation
Mode switch
mode(see 4.1)
Connector RS-232C for
Connector
MODE connection with external
RS-422/485
devices











RS-422/485

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3.3.3 K4F-CUEA

K4F-CUEA
RUN/BPS RUN/BPS
TX/BPS TX/BPS
RX/BPS RX/BPS
ACK/DATA ACK/DATA
NAK/PARITY NAK/PARITY
ERR/EVEN-ODD ERR/EVEN-ODD
MODEM/STOP RS-485/STOP
SYS-RUN SYS-RUN

RS-232C RS-422

No. Name Contents

DISPLAY LED Indication of operating status
displaying of K4F-CUEA(see Appendix
MODE section A1)
Switch for indication of
Display
parameter and station number
switch
(see Appendix A1)
RS-232C Setting of operation mode(see
Mode switch
4.1)
RS-422 Connector RS-232C for
Connector
connection with external
RDA RS-232C
devices
Connector RS-422/485 for
RDB Connector
connection with external
RS-422/485
SD devices

SD

SG

FG

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3.3.4 K7F-CUEA

K7F-CUEA No. Name Contents

RUN/BPS
TX/BPS Indication of operating status
RS-232C RX/BPS LED displaying
ACK/DATA-BIT of K7F-CUEA(see Appendix
NAK/PARITY section
ERR/EVEN-ODD A1)
MODEM/STOP-BIT
SYS-RUN
Switch for indication of
RUN/BPS
TX/BPS Display switch parameter and station
RX/BPS
ACK/DATA-BIT
number (see Appendix A1)
RS-422 NAK/PARITY
ERR/EVEN-ODD Setting of operation
RS-485/STOP-BIT Mode switch
SYS-RUN mode(see 4.1)
Connector RS-232C for
Connector
connection with external
RS-232C
devices
Connector RS-422/485 for
Connector
DISPLAY connection with external
RS-422/485
devices

MODE

RS-232C

RS-422

RDA

RDB

SDA

SDB

SG

FG

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3.4 Cable specifications

When communicate with RS-422 or RS-485 channel, twisted pair cable should be used in
consideration of transmit distance and speed. The following table shows the recommended
cable specification of communication cable. Please make sure use the recommended cable or
equivalent cable complying with the following specifications.
y Type : Low capacitance LAN interface cable
y Catalog number : LIREV-AMESB
y Specification : 2P × 22AWG ( D / 0.254 TA )
y Manufacturer : LG Cable Co. Ltd.

1) Electrical characteristics
Item Unit Characteristic Test condition
Conductor resistance Ω / km 59 or less Normal condition
Stands 1 minute at
Dielectric strength V / 1 min Normal condition
500VDC
Insulation resistance MΩ - km 1,000 or more Normal condition
Electrostatic capacity pF / m 45 or less Frequency : 1kHz
Characteristic impedance Ω 120 ± 12 Frequency : 10MHz

2) Appearance characteristics
Item Solid cable Standard cable
No. of cores pair 2 2
Specification AWG 22 22
Conductor
Composition No. / mm 1 / 0.64 7 / 0.254
Outer diameter mm 0.64 0.76
Thickness mm 0.55 0.55
Insulator
Outer diameter mm 1.64 1.76

3) Structure of cable
Conducto
Insulator

AL/MYLER

Ground Line

Braided material

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3.5 Terminal resistor

When communicate via RS-422 or RS-485 channel, terminal resistors should be added at the
ends of network wiring. The terminal resistor prevents a distortion of signal caused from
reflected wave of cable. The terminal resistor should have the same resistance with the
characteristic impedance of cable. If you use the recommended cable or equivalent, please
connect two 120Ω, 1/2W resistors at the ends of network.

3.5.1 RS-422 network

RS- RS- RS- RS-

RDA RDA RDA RDA

RDB RDB RDB RDB

SDA SDA SDA SDA

SDB SDB SDB SDB

SG SG SG SG

FG FG FG FG

3.5.2 RS-485 network

RS- RS- RS- RS-

RDA RDA RDA RDA

RDB RDB RDB RDB

SDA SDA SDA SDA

SDB SDB SDB SDB

SG SG SG SG

FG FG FG FG

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4 Operation of Cnet module ........................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Operation mode setting ............................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Interlocking mode ...................................................................................................4-3
4.1.2 Stand-alone mode ..................................................................................................4-4
4.1.3 Loop-back mode.....................................................................................................4-4
4.2 Pin connection...........................................................................................................4-5
4.2.1 RS-232C channel ...................................................................................................4-5
4.2.2 RS-422 / RS-485 channel ......................................................................................4-8
4.3 Parameter setting ....................................................................................................4-10
4.3.1 Setting items.........................................................................................................4-10
4.3.2 Procedure of setting ............................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.3 Read parameters from Cnet.................................................................................4-16
4.4 On-line mode ...........................................................................................................4-17
4.4.1 Operation mode change of local Cnet module.....................................................4-17
4.4.2 Operation mode change of remote Cnet module.................................................4-20
4.4.3 Instructions for dedicated mode (read/write)........................................................4-22
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4 Operation of Cnet module

4.1 Operation mode setting
The operation mode of Cnet module is set by a rotary switch at the front panel of the module.
The Cnet module will read the switch status and set the operation mode when the power is
supplied. To change the operation mode of Cnet module, therefore, make sure to cycle the
power of Cnet module after mode switch setting. (However, the on-line mode is added to the
Cnet v2.0, and the operation mode can be changed while the power is supplied. Please refer
chapter 4.3.3 for details)
The following tables show the operation mode according to the mode switch setting.

1) K7F-CUEA / K4F-CUEA
Switch Operation mode
Mode switch Remarks
position RS-232C RS-422
0 User-defined User-defined
Interlocking mode 1)
1 Dedicated Dedicated
2 User-defined User-defined
7 8 Stand-alone mode
3 Dedicated Dedicated
6 9
4 User-defined Dedicated

5 0 5 Dedicated User-defined
Stand-alone mode 2)
6 KGL-WIN User-defined
4 1 7 KGL-WIN Dedicated
3 2 Loop-back Loop-back Self-diagnosis
8 Press the ‘display’
Flash memory write 3), 4)
button at the power-on
9 On-line 4) On-line mode change

Remark

1) In the interlocking mode, the RS-232C channel operates as main channel and the RS-422
channel operates as the data path. The data structure of RS-422 channel is set as that of RS-
232C channel.
2) In stand-alone mode, RS-232C and RS-422 channel can operates in different operation modes.
3) To enter into the flash memory write mode, press the ‘display’ button and turn on the power of
Cnet module. (It doesn’t need to hold the display button) Otherwise, the Cnet will operate as
the loop-back mode.
4) Available if the O/S version of Cnet is v2.0 or later

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2) K3F-CU2A / K3F-CU4A
Switch
Mode switch Operation mode Remarks
position
0 User-defined
1 Dedicated
7 8 2 KGL-WIN
6 9
3 Loop-back
4
5 0
5
Reserved Not used
4 1 6
3 2 7
8 Flash memory write
Cnet v2.0 or later
9 On-line

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4.1.1 Interlocking mode

In the interlocking mode, RS-232C and RS-422 channel operate being interlocked each
other. The master channel is set as RS-232C channel automatically. The received data of
RS-232C channel is sent via RS-422 channel, and the received data of RS-422 is sent
via RS-232C channel.
The data exchange between CPU and Cnet module is done via RS-232C channel only,
and the received data of RS-422 channel is directly re-sent via RS-232C channel, not
stored in the Cnet module.
The following picture shows the data flow of interlocking mode.

RS-232C channel
RS-232C cable

TX

RX

PLC
CPU RS-422 channel
RS-422 cable

TX

RX

Data Flow

Remark

1. In the interlocking mode, the data structure is set as that of RS-232C channel. The setting
of RS-422 channel is ignored.
2. In the interlocking mode, the modem can not be connected to the RS-232C channel. It is
only available in the stand-alone mode. If the RS-232C channel is set as modem
connection in the interlocking mode, the RS-232C channel operates as null modem mode.
3. K200S (K3F-CU2A / K3F-CU4A) does not support interlocking mode.

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4.1.2 Stand-alone mode

In the stand-alone mode, RS-232C and RS-422 channels operate independently. Each
channel can have different data structure, and it is possible to start/stop the operation of
each channel separately. The data flow in the stand-alone mode is shown in the following
figure.

RS-232C channel
RS-232C cable
TX

RX

PLC
CPU RS-422 channel
RS-422 cable
TX

RX

Remark

1. The change of mode switch position is not effected until the power of Cnet is cycled. Please
turn off the Cnet module whenever change the mode switch setting.
2. In stand-alone mode, the data structure of RS-232C and RS-422 channels should be
written and downloaded separately with frame editor before starts the operation.

4.1.3 Loop-back mode

It is a special mode for self-diagnosis of Cnet module. In the loop-back mode, the Cnet
module check if channels operate normally. Please refer the chapter 7.2 for details.

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4.2 Pin connection

4.2.1 RS-232C channel

The RS-232C channel uses a 9-pin female connector for the interface between external
device. The following table shows the pin-out of 9-pin connector of the Cnet module.

Signal direction
Pin
Name Function External Description
No. Cnet
device
DTC reports the carrier detection to
1 CD Carrier detect
the DTE
Received
2 RxD Received data signal
data
Transmitted
3 TxD Transmitted data signal
data
Data terminal DTE reports communication ready
4 DTR
ready to the DTC
Signal
5 SG Ground pin for signal
ground
Data set DCE reports communication ready
6 DSR
ready to the DTE
Request to DTE request data transmission to
7 RTS
send the DCE
DCE reports data transmission
8 CTS Clear to send
ready to the DTE
DCE reports the ringing tone
9 RI Ring
reception to the DTE
DTE : Data Terminal Equipment
DCE : Data Communication Equipment

The RS-232C channel can communicate through direct or modem connection. When
communicate through modem, the ‘type’ of basic parameter should be set as ‘dial-up
modem’ or ‘dedicated modem’ in the frame editor. When the Cnet module is directly
connected to external device, the ‘type’ should be set as ‘null-modem’.
However, if the operation mode is interlocking mode, only null-modem type is available.

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1) Pin connection with modem

The following table shows how to connect a modem to the RS-232C connector of Cnet
module.
Cnet (9-pin) Modem (25-pin)
Pin connection and signal direction
Pin No. Name Pin No. Name
1 CD 8 CD
2 RxD 3 RxD
3 TxD 2 TxD
4 DTR 20 DTR
5 SG 7 SG
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 RTS 4 RTS
8 CTS 5 CTS
9 RI 22 RI

2) Pin connection of null-modem (direct connection)

In null-modem type, the connection can be divided into two types according to the
handshake function.

If an external device uses CD signal (use handshake function), connect Cnet module
and external device as following table.

Cnet (9-pin) External device (9-pin)

Pin connection and signal direction
Pin No. Name Pin No. Name
1 CD 1 CD
2 RxD 2 RxD
3 TxD 3 TxD
4 DTR 4 DTR
5 SG 5 SG
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 RTS 7 RTS
8 CTS 8 CTS
9 RI 9 RI

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If the external device does not use CD signal (no handshake function), connect the
Cnet module and external device as following table. In general, personal computers
are typical devices that don’t care CD signal.

Cnet (9-pin) External device (9-pin)

Pin connection and signal direction
Pin No. Name Pin No. Name
1 CD 1 CD
2 RxD 2 RxD
3 TxD 3 TxD
4 DTR 4 DTR
5 SG 5 SG
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 RTS 7 RTS
8 CTS 8 CTS
9 RI 9 RI

When connect two Cnet modules without handshake function, please connect as
following table.

Cnet (9-pin) Cnet (9-pin)

Pin connection and signal direction
Pin No. Name Pin No. Name
1 CD 1 CD
2 RxD 2 RxD
3 TxD 3 TxD
4 DTR 4 DTR
5 SG 5 SG
6 DSR 6 DSR
7 RTS 7 RTS
8 CTS 8 CTS
9 RI 9 RI

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4.2.2 RS-422 / RS-485 channel

The RS-422/485 channel uses 6-pin terminal block to interface with external devices. The
following table shows the pin-out of 6-pin terminal block.

Signal direction
Pin No. Name Function
Cnet External devices
1 RDA Received data (+)
2 RDB Received data (–)
3 SDA Transmitted data (+)
4 SDB Transmitted data (–)
5 SG Signal ground
6 FG Frame ground

1) RS-422
To use RS-422 protocol, set the ‘type’ as ‘RS-422’ in basic parameter. The following table
shows that how to connect Cnet module and external devices.

Cnet module
Connection and signal direction External devices
Pin No. Name
1 RDA RDA
2 RDB RDB
3 SDA SDA
4 SDB SDB
5 SG SG
6 FG FG

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2) RS-485
To use RS-485 communication (multi-drop), select ‘RS-485’ in the ‘type’ of basic
parameter setting. The following table shows the connection diagram of RS-485 network.

Cnet module
Connection and signal direction External devices
Pin No. Name
1 RDA RDA
2 RDB RDB
3 SDA SDA
4 SDB SDB
5 SG SG
6 FG FG

Remark

Some old Cnet modules produced before March of 1997 may have different pin-out. The A
(RDA, SDA) and B (RDB, SDB) are exchanged in those Cnet modules. Therefore, please
connect as following figure when the old Cnet modules don’t operate correctly.

[RS-422] [RS-485]
Old Cnet module Current Cnet module Old Cnet module Current Cnet module
or other devices or other devices
RDA RDA RDA RDA

RDB RDB RDB RDB

SDA SDA SDA SDA

SDB SDB SDB SDB

SG SG SG SG
FG FG FG FG

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4.3 Parameter setting

4.3.1 Setting items

The transmission specifications of Cnet module (data structure, baud rate, station number,
etc.) are set with the ‘basic parameter’ of frame editor software. Therefore, all parameters
should be set correctly and downloaded into the Cnet module before start communication.
The content of parameters is stored in the built-in flash memory of Cnet module, and it is
not cleared or changed until other parameters are downloaded by frame editor.
In the interlocking mode, the RS-422 channel does not need parameter setting because
the setting of RS-232C channel is adopted to the RS-422 channel. In stand-alone mode,
however, RS-232C and RS-422 channels should be set and downloaded separately.
The following table shows transmission specification of Cnet module.

Item Setting value Default value Remark

Data bit 7 or 8 8
Data
Stop bit 1 or 2 1
structure
Parity Even / Odd / None None
1)
In the interlocking
Baud rate 300 ~ 153,600 bps 38,400 bps mode, the RS-422
Dial-up modem, channel is set as that
RS-232C of RS-232C
dedicated modem, Null modem
channel
Mode null modem 2)
RS-422
RS-422 / RS-485 RS-422
channel
Station number 0 ~ 31 0

Remark

1) Only RS-422 channel of K300S and K1000S Cnet version 1.3 (or later) supports 76,800
and 153,600 bps. The Cnet module of K200S provides max. 38,400 bps.
2) In interlocking mode, the Cnet module will operate in null-modem mode even though the
parameter is set as dial-up modem or dedicated modem

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4.3.2 Procedure of setting

The frame editor is used for parameter setting of Cnet module.

1) Run the frame editor software.

2) The initial screen as following figure will appear.

3) Select a channel to be set. (RS-232 side or RS422 side)

4) Select the station number. (0 ~ 31)
5) Select the type of communication. Please refer the following table.

Channel Type Selection guide

Null- To connect directly with a cable to an external device at near.
modem (15m or less away from the Cnet module)
Dial-up To connect with modem to an external device at far-away
RS-232C
modem place via a public telephone line.
Dedicated
To connect with modem via a dedicated line.
modem
To communicate in full-duplex mode (1:N network) with
RS-422
external devices which are within 500m
RS-422
To communicate in half-duplex mode (multidrop network) with
RS-485
external devices which are within 500m

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6) Input a modem initializing command if the ‘dial-up modem’ or ‘dedicated modem’ type is
selected. The default command is ‘ATZ’, but other initializing command may be required
according network condition. Please refer the following table.

Command Operation Description

Reset the modem as factory default
ATZ Modem initializing
status.
Extended result code If the modem is used with a private
branch-exchanger system, ‘ATX3’
n = 0 : Start dialing after dial tone
should be added to the initializing
ATXn n = 3 : Start dialing after waiting command. This command is not
as the specified time of S6 required if the modem doesn’t call
resistor. outside.
Modem speaker control
n = 0 : Always turn off
ATMn n = 1 : Turn off speaker after
connection is completed
n = 2 : Always turn on
Data carrier detect on/off An asynchronous modem may
n = 0 : Always turn on DCD output the ‘on-line’ massage while
AT&Cn function the modem is not connected. To fix
n = 1 : Turn on during on-line this error, put ‘AT&C1’ into the
mode only initializing command.

Remark

Each commands can be used in combination. For example, ‘ATX1’ and ‘ATM1’ commands
can be used as ‘ATX1M1’.

7) Set other parameters such as baud rate, data bit, stop bit, etc.

8) After parameter setting is finished, download parameters to the Cnet module by each
channel. At first, connect the CPU module and PC with KGL-WIN cable. (Do not connect
Cnet module with PC)

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9) Choose Option – Port in menu, then the following screen will appear. Select the COM
port that are connected to the KGL-Win cable, and press ‘OK’ button.

10) Choose Online – Connect in menu to connect frame editor to the CPU. If the
connection is successful, the following massage will be displayed.

If the connection fails, there are two error messages according to the cause of failure.

There is no response within a specified time. (Time-out error)

If the above message window is displayed, it means that PC and CPU module are not
connected or the connection cable is bad. Please check the connection between PC and
CPU module.

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The COM port doesn’t work properly.

If the above message window is displayed, it means that there is a crash between the
designated COM port and other device. It could be a peripheral such as mouse or a
software that uses COM port such as KGL-WIN. Please check the COM port
configuration, and remove the crashing device or software.

11) After the connection is completed, choose Online – Write in menu to write parameters
to the Cnet module.

Choose the slot number at which the Cnet module is mounted, and select ‘Basic
Parameters’ in the option. Press ‘Write’ button to start downloading.

Remark

If there is a user-defined frame to be downloaded, select ‘Frames’ in option items. Then only
the user-defined frame will be downloaded to Cnet module. If the ‘All’ item is selected, both of
parameters and user-defined frame will be downloaded.

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The following message will appears when the parameter is downloaded successfully.

12) The Cnet module will stop operation automatically after the parameters download is
completed. Therefore, the Cnet module should be started by user. To start the Cnet module,
choose Online – Change Comm. in menu, then select the slot number and channel type
(RS-232C or RS-422). Press the ‘start’ button to start the Cnet operation.

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4.3.3 Read parameters from Cnet

There are two ways to read the parameter setting of Cnet module, by the parameter
reading function of frame editor and by LED display of Cnet module.
In this chapter, it will described how to read parameters from Cnet module by frame editor.
Please refer the chapter 3.1.2 ‘LED specification’ about how to read parameter setting by
LED display of Cnet module.

1) Choose Online – connect to connect the frame editor to the CPU module.

2) After the connection is completed, choose Online – Read in menu. The following
message window will appear.

Select the slot number at which the Cnet module is mounted, channel to be read (RS-
232C or RS-422), and what information to be read (parameter, frames, or both). Then
press ‘Read’ button and the read data will be displayed.

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4.4 On-line mode

The Cnet module of which O/S version is v2.0 or later supports the on-line mode. In the on-line
mode, use can change the operation mode of Cnet module via frame editor software, and it
doesn’t need to cycle the power of Cnet module after changing the mode setting switch.
Therefore, it is possible to change operation mode while the Cnet module is running.
The features of on-line mode are as following;

Mode switch position of on-line mode : 9

Set the operation mode separately for each channels (RS-232C, RS-422)

User can change the operation mode of local / remote1) Cnet module

The operation mode setting is stored in built-in flash memory, so the operation
mode is kept while the power of Cnet module is off.

Supports a new operation mode, ‘Library mode’, and this operation mode can be
entered in the on-line mode only.

4.4.1 Operation mode change of local Cnet module

When the operation mode switch of a local Cnet module is set as ‘9’, the operation mode
of local Cnet module can be changed by the online menu of frame editor (version 2.0 or
later). In case of local connection, user can change the operation mode of Cnet module to
all operation modes which the Cnet module supports, and stand-alone/interlocking modes.
The following example shows how to change operation mode of Cnet module mounted on
slot 0.

1) Position the mode setting switch of Cnet module at ‘9’, and turn the power on.
2) Connect the frame editor (version 2.0 or later) to the CPU by choosing Online –
Connect. After the connection is completed, choose Online – Mode in menu. The following
screen will be displayed.

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3) Set the slot number and location as ‘slot 0’ and ‘local’.

4) Select ‘stand-alone’ or ‘interlock’ mode. If you choose the interlock mode, RS-422
channel will be inactivated.
5) If the K200S Cnet module (K3F-CU2A or K3F-CU4A) is connected, only one channel
(RS-232C or RS-422) is available according to the module type.
6) After the setting is finished, press the ‘Write’ button. Then the following confirmation
message window will appear.

7) If the operation mode is changed successfully, the following message window is

displayed.

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8) The Cnet module v2.0 (or later) supports a ‘Library Mode’. In library mode, the Cnet
module operates according to a library that are downloaded to the Cnet module. Please refer
the chapter 6.1.7 for details.

Caution

Make sure to download a library file to the Cnet module before change the operation mode to
the library mode. If the operation mode is changed to library mode without downloaded library,
the Cnet module will malfunction. It will not operate normally until a library is downloaded at
the flash memory write mode.

9) The downloaded operation mode is stored in flash memory, and the Cnet module will
start with the previously downloaded operation mode when it is turned on.
10) The downloaded operation mode is valid only when the mode setting switch is at ‘9’
position. Otherwise, the Cnet module operates with the mode designated by switch setting.
11) To read the operation mode of Cnet module, choose the slot number and press the
‘Read’ button. The following screen will be displayed after reading is completed.

12) The operation mode reading is available in all operation modes of Cnet, except ‘Loop-
back’ and ‘Flash memory write’ mode.

Remark

The Cnet module will stop operation about 1 second after the operation mode is changed.

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4.4.2 Operation mode change of remote Cnet module

It is available to change the operation mode of a remote Cnet module connected to the
local Cnet module via RS-232C channel. In general, this function is used to edit the
sequence program and change operation mode of a CPU in the distance. (Change the
operation mode of Cnet module to KGL-WIN mode Æ Connect KGL-WIN to the remote
CPU by remote connection (depth 1) Æ Change the remote CPU to STOP mode Æ Edit
program Æ Change the remote CPU to RUN mode Æ Change the operation mode of
remote Cnet module to previous mode)

Both of local and remote Cnet modules should be at the online mode.

Only RS-232C connection is available. If two Cnet modules are connected via RS-
422/485 channel, operation mode change is not available.

It is available to read the operation mode of remote Cnet module.

After the operation mode is changed, the Cnet module will stop about 1 second,
then restart operation in the new operation mode.

The RS-232C channel setting of two Cnet modules (local and remote) should be
same.

The version of Cnet O/S and frame editor must be v2.0 or later.

The following figure shows an example of system configuration.

Local PLC Remote PLC

Output module

Output module
Power module

Power module
Input module

Input module
CPU module

Cnet module

CPU module

Cnet module

RS-232C, RS-232C,
Onlne mode Onlne mode

Dedicated Dedicated
MODEM MODEM

Dedicated
network line

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The procedure to change the operation mode of remote Cnet module is as following;
1) Set the operation mode switch of local and remote Cnet module at the ‘9’ position (online
mode) and turn on the power of both systems.
2) Check the RS-232C communication between local and remote Cnet module. If they
operates well, connect the frame editor to the CPU module of local system and then choose
Online – Mode in menu of frame editor. (Refer the chapter 4.4.1 for details) The following
screen will be displayed.

3) Select the slot number at which the local Cnet module is mounted. (Do not select the slot
number of remote module). Set the location as ‘Remote’, and set the operation mode to be
downloaded to the remote Cnet module.
4) After setup is finished, press ‘Write’ button to change the operation mode of remote Cnet
module.

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4.4.3 Instructions for dedicated mode (read/write)

The Cnet module of which O/S is 1.7 or earlier operates as only slave station in dedicated
mode. When two MASTER-K Cnet modules communicate, therefore, one Cnet module
set as master station and another module set as slave station. Then the master module
should be set as user-defined mode, and download a LGIS’s dedicated protocol written
with frame editor.
With the Cnet v2.0 or later, Cnet module can operate as master station in the dedicated
mode. Therefore, only basic parameter setting is required when two MK Cnet modules
communicate each other. (No protocol downloading).
The ‘Write’ and ‘Read’ instructions are used for dedicated communication between MK
Cnet modules, and have following features.

Supports independent programming for RS-232C and RS-422 channel

Read / write multiple blocks (max. 110 bytes) is available by using continuous read
/ write instruction of dedicated protocol.

The communication status is stored at the designated memory area.

Remark

1. When a master station communicates with multiple slave stations via RS-422 channel, write
sequence program as each instruction does not execute at the same time. Otherwise, the
transmitted / received data may be conflicted.
2. To use ‘Read’ and ‘Write’ instruction, the O/S of master station should be v2.0 or later.
However, the O/S of slave station can be 1.7 or earlier.
3. Both of RS-232C channel of master and slave station should be set as the dedicated mode.

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5 System configuration................................................................................ 5-1

5.1 1:1 connection (Dedicated protocol).......................................................................5-1
5.2 1:1 connection (User-defined protocol) ..................................................................5-2
5.3 1:2 connection (User-defined protocol, Modem) ...................................................5-3
5.4 1:2 connection (User-defined, RS-232C).................................................................5-4
5.5 1:N connection (Dedicated, Modem) .......................................................................5-5
5.6 1:N connection (Dedicated, RS-232C).....................................................................5-6
5.7 1:N connection (User-defined, MODEM) .................................................................5-7
5.8 1:N connection (User-defined, RS-232C) ................................................................5-8
5.9 N:M connection (Dedicated).....................................................................................5-9
5.10 N:M connection (User-define) ................................................................................5-10
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5 System configuration

5.1 1:1 connection (Dedicated protocol)

The following figure shows the example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to external device (computer, etc.) via RS-232C or RS-422 interface.

Master K PLC

P C I O C
W P N U L
R U T M
RS-232C

RS-422
IBM Compatible

RS-232C or RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC K7F-CUEA 3 0 ~ 31

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5.2 1:1 connection (User-defined protocol)

The following figure shows the example of system configuration when the Cnet module
connected to the other manufacturer’s PLC system. The Cnet should be set as the user-defined
mode, and the protocol of other manufacturer’s PLC should be downloaded to the Cnet module.

Master K PLC Other manufacturer’s PLC

P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422

RS-232C or RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
MASTER-K PLC K7F-CUEA 2 0 ~ 31
Other manufacturer’s PLC – – –

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5.3 1:2 connection (User-defined protocol, Modem)

The following figure shows the example of system configuration when the Cnet module
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel, and to the other manufacturer’s PLC
system via RS-422 channel. The Modem is used for long-distance RS-232C network.

IBM Compatible

MODEM

Public telephone line

MODEM

Master K PLC Other manufacturer’s PLC

P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC K7F-CUEA 2 0 ~ 31
Other manufacturer’s PLC – – –

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5.4 1:2 connection (User-defined, RS-232C)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel and to the other manufacturer’s PLC via
RS-422 channel.

RS-232C Interface

IBM Compatible

Master K PLC Other manufacturer’s PLC

P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC K7F-CUEA 5 0 ~ 31
Other manufacturer’s PLC – – –

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5.5 1:N connection (Dedicated, Modem)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel, and to other MK Cnet modules via RS-
422 channel. Two modems are used for long-distance RS-232C communication.

RS-232C Interface

IBM Compatible

MODEM

Public telephone line

RS-232C Interface

MODEM

Master-K PLC #0 Master-K PLC #1 Master-K PLC #N

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 0 K7F-CUEA 3 0
MASTER-K PLC # 1 K7F-CUEA 3 1

MASTER-K PLC # N K7F-CUEA 3 31(h1F)

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5.6 1:N connection (Dedicated, RS-232C)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel, and to other MK Cnet modules via RS-
422 channel.

RS-232C Interface

IBM Compatible

Master-K PLC #0 Master-K PLC #1 Master-K PLC #N

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 0 K7F-CUEA 3 0
MASTER-K PLC # 1 K7F-CUEA 3 1

MASTER-K PLC # N K7F-CUEA 3 31(h1F)

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5.7 1:N connection (User-defined, MODEM)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel, and to other manufacturer’s PLCs via
RS-422 channel. Two modems are used for long-distance RS-232C communication.

RS-232C Interface

IBM Compatible

MODEM

Public telephone line

RS-232C Interface

MODEM

Master-K PLC #0 Other manufacturer’s PLC #1 Other manufacturer’s PLC #N

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 0 K7F-CUEA 5 0 ~ 31
Other manufacturer’s PLC # 1 – – –

Other manufacturer’s PLC # N – – –

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5.8 1:N connection (User-defined, RS-232C)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when the Cnet module is
connected to the external device via RS-232C channel, and to other manufacturer’s PLCs via
RS-422 channel.

RS-232C Interface

IBM Compatible

Master-K PLC #0 Other manufacturer’s PLC #1 Other manufacturer’s PLC #N

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 0 K7F-CUEA 5 0 ~ 31
Other manufacturer’s PLC # 1 – – –

Other manufacturer’s PLC # N – – –

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5.9 N:M connection (Dedicated)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when multiple MK Cnet modules
are connected via RS-422 channel, and each of them are connected to external device via RS-
232C channel.

PC #1 Master-K PLC #2 PC #N

P C I O C
W P N U L
R U T M
RS-232C

RS-422
IBM Compatible IBM Compatible

RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface

Master-K PLC #1 Master-K PLC #2 Master-K PLC #M

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC # 1 Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 2 K7F-CUEA 3 1

PC # N Built-in RS-232C – –
MASTER-K PLC # 1 K7F-CUEA 5 0
MASTER-K PLC # 2 K7F-CUEA 3 1

MASTER-K PLC # M K7F-CUEA 5 31(h1F)

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5.10 N:M connection (User-define)

The following figure shows an example of system configuration when multiple MASTER-K Cnet
modules are connected via RS-422 channel, and each modules are connected to the external
device or other manufacturer’s PLC via RS-232C channel.

PC #1 Other manufacturer;s PLC #2 Other manufacturer;s PLC #N

P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422
IBM Compatible

RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface RS-232C Interface

Master-K PLC #1 Master-K PLC #2 Master-K PLC #M

P C I O C P C I O C P C I O C
W P N U L W P N U L W P N U L
R U T M R U T M R U T M
RS-232C RS-232C RS-232C

RS-422 RS-422 RS-422

RS-422 Interface

Network devices
Type Device name Mode setting Station number
PC # 1 Built-in RS-232C – –
Other manufacturer’s PLC # 2 – – –

Other manufacturer’s PLC # 3 – – –

MASTER-K PLC # 1 K7F-CUEA 2 1
MASTER-K PLC # 2 K7F-CUEA 2 2

MASTER-K PLC # M K7F-CUEA 2 31(h1F)

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6 User-defined communication ................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Functions and usage of frame editor ......................................................................6-1
6.2.1 Menu and screen configuration..............................................................................6-2
6.2.2 Basic parameter setting..........................................................................................6-3
6.2.3 Defining a frame .....................................................................................................6-5
6.2.4 Writing and reading frame....................................................................................6-12
6.2.5 Operation mode change (Online mode)...............................................................6-15
6.2.6 Monitoring.............................................................................................................6-15
6.3 Instructions for Cnet module .................................................................................6-20
6.3.1 SND instruction ....................................................................................................6-20
6.3.2 RCV instruction ....................................................................................................6-21
6.3.3 READ instruction ..................................................................................................6-22
6.3.4 WRITE instruction ................................................................................................6-24
6.4 Library mode (Cnet v2.0 or later) ...........................................................................6-26
6.4.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................6-26
6.4.2 AB DH+ full duplex driver .....................................................................................6-30
6.4.3 Modbus driver.......................................................................................................6-32
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6 User-defined communication

6.1 Introduction

Because of the difference between the protocols of each manufacturer’s communication module,
it is impossible to build a network system that the MASTER-K Cnet module and other
manufacturer’s communication module communicate with their own protocol.
In order to communicate the other communication device, the MASTER-K Cnet module should
have the protocol of the device to communicate with.
The frame editor is software used for writing a user-defined protocol and downloading it to the
MK Cnet module. Each user-defined protocols (hereafter, call it as Frame) have a names, and
they are used in a sequence program with SND and RCV instructions.
In this chapter, it is described how to use the frame editor software package and SND / RCV
instructions.

6.2 Functions and usage of frame editor

The frame editor is a software package that is used for writing and downloading a user-
defined protocol. It has the following major functions;

Basic parameter setting : Define the communication specification of Cnet module

Frame editing : Define a user-defined protocol

Monitoring : Supervise the status of communication network
The basic parameter and frame can be read (upload) and write (download) independently
for each channels (RS-232C, RS-422/485).

A procedure to communicate with an user-defined protocol is as following;

Basic parameter setting

Write an user-defined protocol (send / receive frame)

Download send/receive frame to the Cnet module

Change the operation mode of Cnet module to RUN mode

Write a sequence program for communication (SEND/RECV instructions) with KGL-
WIN software.

Download the sequence program to the CPU

Change the CPU to RUN mode

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6.2.1 Menu and screen configuration

1) Screen configuration
The figure 6.1 shows an initial screen of frame editor, which firstly appears when the
frame editor is executed

Channel selecting
radio button

Basic parameter
and modem
initializing
command setting

Shows
information of
user-defined
frame

Frame list

Fig. 6.1 An initial screen of frame editor

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2) Menu configuration
Main Sub
Functions Remark
menu menu
New Create a new frame file (*.frm)
Open Load a frame file
Save Save current frame setting as a file (overwrite)
File Save as Save current frame setting as a new file
Available with the
Load a library for communication with other
Open Lib frame editor v2.0 or
manufacturer’s device.
later
Exit Quit frame editor software
Connect Connect frame editor to the PLC CPU module
Disconne
Disconnect frame editor from the CPU module
ct
Read (upload) the parameter and frame data from
Read
the Cnet module
Online Write (download) the parameter and frame data to
Write
the Cnet module
Change Run or stop the operation of each channels (RS-
Comm. 232C / RS-422)
Available with the
Change the operation mode of Cnet module via
Mode frame editor v2.0 or
RS-232C channel. (Remote mode change)
later
Option Port Select a COM port that communicate with
Receive
Monitor the data that the Cnet module receive
Frame
Monitor
Send Only the RS-232C
Monitor the data that the Cnet module send
Frame channel is available

6.2.2 Basic parameter setting

Basic parameters define the communication specification of Cnet module such as station
number, baud rate, parity bit, data bit, stop bit, and modem configuration. When use a
modem for long distance RS-232C communication, a modem initializing command should
be defined. (It can vary according the manufacturer of modem, but ‘ATZ’ is a general
command in most cases)
The basic parameter setting shown in the figure 6.2 means as following configuration;

station number : 0

baud rate : 38,400 bps

parity check : None

data bit : 8 bits

stop bit :1

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(RS-232C) (RS-422)

Modem
Station number initializing
(0 ~ 31) command

4×32 : 4 blocks per

one frame × 32
frames
16×20 : 16 blocks
per one frame × 20
frames

Fig. 6.2 Basic parameter

The description of each parameters is as following table;

Item Description Remark
Station
Station number Set the station number of Cnet module 0 ~ 31
number
Null
Direct connection with RS-232C cable
modem
RS-232C
Dial-up
communication Use a modem via public telephone line
modem
type
Dedicated
Use a modem via a dedicated line
modem
Only available when
Initializing Initializing
Set an initializing command of modem dial-up or dedicated
command command
modem is selected
RS-422 RS-422 Use RS-422 protocol 1:1 network
communication
type RS-485 Use RS-485 protocol (multidrop) 1:n or n:m network
Baud rate Set a communication speed
Data bit 7 bits or 8 bits Set independently for
each channels (RS-
Basic Parity none / even / odd 232C / RS-422)
parameters
Stop bit 1 bit or 2 bit
Monitor Cnet module v1.3 or
Set a maximum monitoring blocks
entry later

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6.2.3 Defining a frame

The figure 6.3 is a lower part of initial screen of frame editor, and it shows a frame list and
brief information.
Each frame has a name and it is used for an identifier of the frame. When write a
sequence program, these frame names are used with SND / RCV instructions. Each
channel can have max. 64 frames, and the max. length of a frame name is 256 byte in
ASCII format.
The right side of screen shows a brief information of the highlighted frame.

Fig. 6.3 The frame list and information

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1) Write a sending frame

The sending frame defines the data structure that is transmitted to the external device
from the Cnet module. Writing procedure is as following;

Select a frame number in the frame list of figure 6.3, and double-click. The screen as
the figure 6.4 will appear.

Fig. 6.4 Frame setting window

Input a frame name. The name can be consist of all characters such as alphabet or
numbers. It is used for an identifier in the sequence program.

Select the direction of data. When write sending frame, choose ‘Send’ as following
figure 6.5

Fig. 6.5 Selecting send/receive

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Set a header of frame. In general, a control character such as ENQ (Enquire, ASCII
code h05), STX (Start text, ASCII code h02), or ACK (Acknowledge, ASCII code h06)
is used for a header. However, it could be a number, other character, or a combination
of them. The start and end of header should be ‘[‘ and ‘]’ as following figure 6.6

Fig. 6.6 Examples of header setting

Set a data to be sent according to segment. The data frame is divided by segment to
distinguish fixed data area (Constant) and variable data area (Array). The required
data of the segment set as array is inputted in the sequence program. The maximum
size of constant segment is 30 bytes, and the array segment is 240 bytes in ASCII
format. The following figure 6.7 shows an example of segment setting.

Fig. 6.7 An example of segment setting

When the constant segment is set as HEX type, the data should be set as 2 or even
bytes (example : 11, 1234, FFAC03, 68AB32CD, etc)
The name of array segment should be given as only ‘SD1.’.
The size of array segment is determined as byte unit. When the data format of array
segment is set as ASCII, input the number of characters at the size. (For example, If
the SD1. is ‘ABCD’, the size should be 5.) When the data format of array segment is
set as HEX, the size is the half of number of hexadecimal data. (h1234 = 2 bytes)

Remark

When a segment is assigned as hexadecimal constant, you can not input ‘h0x00’ format.
(example : h0100, h0A00, or h0000) Please use array type if it is need to input ‘h0x00’.

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Set a tail of frame. The tail is consist of control characters, numbers, or alphabets like
header. Moreover, the tail can include a BCC check code for error detection. The
following figure 6.8 shows an example of tail setting.

Fig. 6.8 Example of tail setting

To use the BCC check function, write ‘[BCC]’ at the tail and setting BCC by pressing
the BCC setting button. (see the figure 6.9)

Fig. 6.9 BCC setting window

There are 7 methods to calculate BCC as followings;

Default : Add all values from the second data of header to the previous of [BCC].

SUM1 : Add all values of data within the user-defined range.

SUM2 : Mask a user-defined value to the result of SUM1

XOR1 : Calculate BCC by exclusive OR operation.

XOR2 : Mask a user-defined value to the result of XOR1

MUL1 : Get BCC by multiplying all values of data within the user-defined range

MUL2 : Mask a user-defined value to the result of MUL1

Remark

There are 3 method to mask the BCC such as &(AND), ^(XOR), and |(OR). For example, &FF
means to perform AND operation with BCC and hFF.

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Example of frame setting

The following example shows how to set frame when send the data format as below table.
Low High
Frame ENQ 0 0 F F X R 0 0 2 0
ASCII h05 h30 h30 h46 h46 h58 h52 h30 h30 h32 h30
Frame 0 3 0 0 3 EOT BCC1 BCC2
ASCII h30 h33 h30 h30 h33 h04 h34 h45

Remark

The ‘h’ of ASCII data means the data is hexadecimal format. When write frame, do not use ‘h’.

Fig. 6.10 An example of frame setting

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2) Writing a receiving frame

In general, writing a receiving frame is similar with writing a sending frame. In this chapter,
how to write a receiving frame is explained with an example that receive following data
from external device.

Low High
Frame STX 0 0 F F 2 4 5 0 1 0
ASCII h05 h30 h30 h46 h46 h32 h34 h35 h30 h31 h30
Frame 2 0 6 3 5 0 ETX BCC1 BCC2
ASCII h32 h30 h36 h33 h35 h30 h04 h34 h41

6 bytes follows ‘00FF’ are received data from external device. (h245010206350). To
receive the data, write a receiving frame as following;

Select a frame number at the frame list.

Input a frame name after the screen as the figure 6.4 appeared.

Set the direction of data. To receive data from external device, select ‘Receive’.

Set a header of frame. It is similar with that of sending frame. In this example, input
[STX] to the header.

Set each segments of frame. When a segment is set as array, use only the ‘RD1.’ for
variable name.

Set the tail of frame.

If it is need to return a response to the external device immediately, write a name of
immediate response frame. The immediate response frame is sent to the external
device by Cnet module, and it is registered at the frame list as sending frame. See the
figure 6.12 for an example of immediate response frame.

Remark

The immediate response frame can have constant segment only. If it contains an array
segment, a communication error will occur.

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Fig. 6.11 An example of receiving frame

Fig. 6.12 An example of immediate response frame

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6.2.4 Writing and reading frame

In this chapter, it will described how to write (download) and read (upload) user-defined
frame to/from Cnet module.

1) Writing frame or parameter (download)

First, connect the PC and CPU module with the KGL-WIN cable.

 

 

Fig. 6.13 KGL-WIN cable connection

Run the frame editor, and connect to Cnet module by choosing Online-Connect in
menu. If the connection is completed successfully, the message as the figure 6.14 will
appear. Before trying connection, make sure to quit the other software using COM
port such as KGL-WIN.

OK

Fig. 6.14 Connection completion

Choose Online-Write in menu. Then the screen of the figure 6.15 will appear.

The slot number at which the

Cnet module is mounted

The channel to be written data

(Set in basic parameter)

Radio button to select Item to

be written

Fig. 6.15 Writing dialog box

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Select the slot at which the Cnet module is mounted, and items to be written
(parameter, frame, or both). Channel to be written is selected in the basic parameter
setting. (See the figure 6.1)

After setting is completed, press the ‘Write’ button. Then the following confirmation
dialog box will appear. (figure 6.16) Press ‘OK’ to download data.

Fig. 6.16 Confirmation message box

Fig. 6.17 Writing completion message

After downloading is completed, switch the Cnet module to RUN mode by choosing
Online – Change Comm. in menu as following figure 6.18

Fig. 6.18 Change operation mode of Cnet module

Remark

When downloading the new frame or parameter, the Cnet module is switched to the STOP
mode automatically. For more reliable operation of Cnet module, however, we recommend to
switch the Cnet module to STOP mode before starting download.

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2) Reading frame or parameter (upload)

Connect the frame editor to the Cnet module. The connection procedure is same as
that of downloading.

Choose Online – Read to read frame, parameter, or both from Cnet module. The
following screen will appear.

Fig. 6.19 Reading from Cnet module

Select the slot at which the Cnet module is mounted, and choose the channel and
data type to be read. Then, push ‘Read’ button to upload data.

Fig. 6.20 Confirmation message box

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6.2.5 Operation mode change (Online mode)

See the chapter 4.4 On-line mode for details

6.2.6 Monitoring
To check the network operating status, it is need to monitor the actual transmitted data
between Cnet and other devices. A protocol analyzer is generally used for monitoring, but
it is very expensive and need to connect between Cnet module and other device.
The frame editor provides a monitoring function, and it is possible to monitor sending /
receiving data without additional cost or device.

1) Monitoring receiving data

Run the frame editor, and connect to the CPU module by choosing Online –
Connect in menu.

Choose Monitor – Receive frame to start monitoring. The following screen will appear.

Fig. 6.21 Selecting slot/channel to be monitored

Select the slot at which the Cnet module is mounted, and channel to be monitored.
Then press ‘OK’ button.

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After the following screen (figure 6.21) appeared, press ‘Start’ button to start
monitoring.

See the previous

page (only available
in view mode)

Monitoring start

Monitoring stop

Close monitoring
window

See the next page

(only available in
view mode)

Select the monitoring mode Display option

Monitor : See the current received data Hex : see in hexadecimal format
View : Pause monitoring and view the ASCII : see in ASCII format
received data in detail

Fig. 6.22 Monitoring received frame

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The following screen shows the frame editor is monitoring received frame.

Fig. 6.23 An example of monitoring received frame

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2) Monitoring send frame

To monitor send frame, connect the frame editor to the RS-232C port of Cnet module.
(Do not connect frame editor to CPU module.) Also, pin connection is different with
that of receive frame monitoring.

 

 

Fig. 6.24 The cable connection of send frame monitoring

Select Monitor – Send Frame in menu. The following screen will appear, and select
the basic parameter such as baud rate, data bit, parity bit, and stop bit. Then, press
‘OK’ button.

Fig. 6.25 Parameter setting dialog box

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After the following screen appeared, press ‘Start’ button to start monitoring. The
function of each buttons are similar with that of receive frame monitoring window. (see
the figure 6.22)

Fig. 6.26 Send frame monitoring window

To see the send frame data in detail, press the ‘Stop’ button, and change the monitor
mode to ‘View’ mode.

Remark

Send frame monitoring is available with only RS-232C channel. When monitoring RS-422
channel, use RS422-RS232C converter.

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6.3 Instructions for Cnet module

6.3.1 SND instruction

Available Device Flag

Instructions Steps Error Zero Carry
M P K L F T C S D #D Integer (F110) (F111) (F112)

sl O
Fnam O O O O O O O
SND snd O O O O O O O 11 O

n O O
SS O O O O O O O

Operand setting
SND sl Fnam snd n SS Slot number of Cnet module is
sl mounted & Type of channel
The configuration of ‘sl’ (RS232C or RS422)
Lower 8 bits (CD) : Slot No. of Cnet Fnam The name of frame (8 words)
AB CD
module snd Start address of device that
Higher 8 bits (AB) : Type of channel stores source data to be sent
h00 : RS232C n Numbers of byte to be sent
h01 : RS422
SS Device at which the link status
is stored

1) Functions

Sends ‘n’ bytes which begin with the device specified as [snd ] to the Cnet module that
mounted on the slot ‘sl’. The name of frame is stored as ASCII format into 8 words which
begin with the device [ Fnam ]. The link status is stored at the device specified as [ SS ].

The maximum size of data block to be sent is 256 bytes.

2) Program example

Program that send 10 bytesm (5 words) from D1234 and frame name (8 words from
D0000) to the Cnet module at slot 3, channel 0 (RS232C). The link status is stored at
K015 word.

SND h0003 D0000 D1234 h0010 K015

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6.3.2 RCV instruction

Available Device Flag

Instructions Steps Error Zero Carry
M P K L F T C S D #D Integer (F110) (F111) (F112)

sl O
Fnam O O O O O O O
RCV snd O O O O O O O 11 O

n O
SS O O O O O O O

Operand setting
RCV sl Fnam rcv n SS sl Slot number of Cnet module is
mounted & Type of channel
The configuration of ‘sl’ (RS232C or RS422)
Lower 8 bits (CD) : Slot No. of Cnet Fnam The name of frame (8 words)
AB CD
module rcv Start address of device that
Higher 8 bits (AB) : Type of channel stores source data to be sent
h00 : RS232C Numbers of byte to be read
n
h01 : RS422
SS Device at which the link status
is stored

1) Functions

Receives data from the Cnet module mounted on the slot ‘sl’ with the frame of which
name is stored as ASCII format into 8 words which begin with the device [ Fnam ], then
stores the data from the device specified as [ rcv ], and the length of data is stored at [n]
The link status is stored at the device specified as [ SS ].

The maximum size of data block to be sent is 256 bytes.

2) Program example

Program that receive data from channel 1 (RS-422) of the Cnet module at slot 5, with the
frame of which name is stored at 8 words from D0100, and stores received data to the
block which begin with D0200. The number of received data (bytes) are stored at D1000,
and the link status is stored at K016 word.

RCV h0105 D0100 D0200 D1000 K016

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6.3.3 READ instruction

Available Device Flag

Instructions Step
s Error Zero Carry
M P K L F T C S D #D Integer
(F110) (F111) (F112)

sl O
St O O O O O O O O O
D O O O O* O O O O
READ 13 O
S O O O O O O O O O
n O O
SS O O O O* O O O O

READ sl st D S n SS

Operand setting
Slot number on which the Cnet Station number of remote station
sl St
module is mounted and comm. channel. (4 words)
Start address of master station Start address of remote station at
D S
at which read data is stored which data to be read
Device at which the link status is
n Numbers of word to be read SS
stored

Configuration of ‘St’
Upper 2 words Lower 2 words
Channel selection
Station number
0: RS-232C 1: RS-422
* Available only when do not use computer link module or data link module

1) Functions

Reads ‘n’ words which begin with the address [ S ] of the remote station that has station
number ‘St’ through the Cnet or Fnet module mounted at the slot ‘sl’, and store the read
data to the block which begin with the address [ D ] of the master station. The link status
is stored at the address ‘SS’ of the master station.

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Remote station Master station

[S] [D]

‘n’ words ‘n’ words

Cnet
Cnet
module
module

Station
Slot No. [ SS ] Link status
= ‘sl’
No =’St’

An instruction error occurs when the assress [ S+n ] or [ D+n ] is out of the range of
specified device.

Execution conditions

Input condition

READ
Executed only once Executed only once

2) Program example

Program that read 20 words which begin with D0200 of remote station (Station No. of
FUEA module is stored at 4 words block begin with D0010) through the FUEA module of
slot number 2, and store the read data to the block which begin with D0300. The link
status is stored at the M020 word. Assume that the value of D0010 ~ D0013 is h0000
001D 0000 0000 (Station number : h1D, Channel : RS-232C)

READ h0002 D0010 D0300 D0200 h0020 M020

Remote station Self-station

D020 D030
0
20 words 20 words

Cnet Cnet
module module
at
Station slot No. M020 Link status
No =h1D = 02

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6.3.4 WRITE instruction

Available Device Flag

Instructions Step
s Error Zero Carry
M P K L F T C S D #D Integer
(F110) (F111) (F112)

sl O
St O O O O O O O O O
D O O O O* O O O O
WRITE 13 O
S O O O O O O O O O
n O O
SS O O O O* O O O O

WRITE sl st D S n SS

Operand setting
Slot number on which the Cnet Station number of remote station
sl St
module is mounted and comm. channel. (4 words)
Start address of master station Start address of remote station at
D S
at which source data is stored which data to be stored
Device at which the link status is
n Numbers of word to be written SS
stored

Configuration of ‘St’
Upper 2 words Lower 2 words
Channel selection
Station number
0: RS-232C 1: RS-422
* Available only when do not use computer link module or data link module

1) Functions

Transmits the data block (n words) begin with [D] of master station to the data block (n
words) begin with [S] of remote station. Data transmission is performed via a Cnet (or
Fnet) module mounted at the slot ‘sl’ of master station. The station number of remote
station and communication channel is assigned by ‘St’ (4 words). After communication is
completed, the status is stored at the [SS] of master station.

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Remote station Master station

[S] [D]

‘n’ words ‘n’ words

Cnet
Cnet
module
module
at
Station
Slot No. [ SS ] Link status
= ‘sl’
No =’St’

An instruction error occurs when the assress [ S+n ] or [ D+n ] is out of the range of
specified device.

Execution conditions

Input condition

WRITE
Executed only once Executed only once

2) Program example

Program that writes 20 words which begin with D0200 of remote station (Station No. of
FUEA module is stored at 4 words block begin with D0010) through the FUEA module of
slot number 2, and store the read data to the block which begin with D0300. The link
status is stored at the M020 word. Assume that the value of D0010 ~ D0013 is h0000
001D 0000 0001 (Station number : h1D, Channel : RS-422)

WRITE h0002 D0010 D0300 D0200 h0020 M020

Remote station Self-station

D0200 D0300

20 words 20 words

Cnet Cnet
module module
at
Station slot No. M020 Link status
No =h1D = 02

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6.4 Library mode (Cnet v2.0 or later)

6.4.1 Introduction
To communicate with other manufacturer’s PLC without writing an user-defined frame, the
‘Library mode’ is added to the MASTER-K Cnet module v2.0. In the library mode, the
Cnet module will communicate with other manufacturer’s device according to the library
downloaded to the Cnet module, and no frame setting is required. (Set basic parameters
only)
The following figure 6.52 shows an example of system configuration.

DCS / MMI MASTER K PLC

C
P C O n
I e
W P U
N t
R U T
RS-232C

RS-422
1. AB DH+
2. Modbus RTU/ASCII

RS-232C or RS-422 interface

Fig. 6.27 A system configuration of library mode

The frame editor includes two libraries for AB Data Highway and MODBUS. With these
libraries, the MASTER-K Cnet module can operate as a ‘Server’ station. It can not
operate as ‘Client’.

Remark

Make sure a library file is downloaded to the Cnet module before changing the operation
mode of Cnet module to the ‘Library mode’. The Cnet module will be malfunctioned
immediately if a library mode is selected without downloaded library file. The Cnet module will
operate normally after downloading a library file.

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1) Download a library file

Set the Cnet module to ‘Flash memory write mode’ with the mode selection switch. Then
the LED of Cnet module will blink with 1 second period.
Run the frame editor (v2.0 or later), and connect to the Cnet module. Then, select File –
Open Lib in menu. Select a library file to be downloaded as following figure 6.27.

Network

Fig. 6.28 Open library file

Select a library file, and press ‘OK’ button. Then select Online – Flash Memory – Write
in the menu. Type the slot number at which the Cnet module is mounted, and press
‘Write’ button.

Fig. 6.29 Write library

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If the library is successfully downloaded, the following message will be displayed.

Fig. 6.30 Download is completed

When the following message appears, check the slot number or operation mode of Cnet
module.

Fig. 6.31 Error message

It is also available to read information of library file previously downloaded in the flash
memory. Select Online – Flash Memory – Information in menu, then following screen
will appear. Choose the slot number at which the Cnet module is mounted, then press the
‘Read’ button.

Fig. 6.32 Read information of library file

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After library is downloaded successfully, disconnect the frame editor and turn off the
power of PLC system. Then set the operation mode of Cnet module to ‘Online’ mode, turn
on the power of PLC system, and connect the frame editor.

Remark

To use ‘Library mode’, the Cnet module should be set as ‘Online mode’. The library
mode only can be available through online mode selection. Please refer the chapter 4.4
for details.

Select Online – Mode in menu, then following screen will appear. Choose communication
channel (Stand-alone / Interlocking) and operation mode for each channels (RS-232C /
RS-422).

Fig. 6.33 Online mode selection

Remark

Do NOT quit frame editor or turn off the PC while a library file is being downloaded to
the Cnet module. It may cause a fatal error to the Cnet module by damaging the O/S
data of Cnet module.

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6.4.2 AB DH+ full duplex driver

The AB DH+ full duplex driver is used for communication with AB devices via the library
mode of MASTER-K Cnet v2.0 or later.
The driver is included in frame editor v2.0 as ‘dh_plus.lib’ file, and has following features;

The MASTER-K Cnet module can operate as ‘Server’ only. It is not available
‘Client’ operation.

Supports the AB PLC-5 command set.

Basic parameters should be set by frame editor before running Cnet module.

RS-232C and RS-422 channel can operate independently.

DCS / MMI MASTER K PLC

C
P C O n
I
W P U e
N t
R U T
RS-232C

RS-422

AB DH+ full duplex

RS-232C or RS-422 interface

Fig. 6.34 System configuration of AB DH+ network

1) Basic specifications

Character setting : Start / Stop / Data / Parity setting (using frame editor)

Supports AB DH+ full duplex protocol

Baud rate : 300 ~ 38,400 bps.

Supported control symbols
Symbol Type Description
DLE STX Control Start symbol of message (Client)
DLE ETX BCC / CRC Control End symbol of message (Client)
DLE ACK Control Receiving completion message (Server)
DLE NAK Control Receiving failure message (Server)
DLE ENQ Control Request symbol of re-send response frame
(Client)
APP DATA Data User data (h00 ~ h0F or h11 ~ h1F)
DLE DLE Control A hexadecimal data of h0x10

BCC check : 2’s complement value of the sum of application data excludes message
start / end symbols. It follows after the end symbol of application data.

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2) PLC-5 Family command set

The AB library file of MASTER-K Cnet module supports the AB PLC-5 command set as
following table.
Message Command Function Description
Word Write Range h0F h00 Write block word data
Word Read Range h0F h01 Read block word data
Read Modify Write h0F h26 Write bit data
Diagnostic Status h06 h03 Read self-diagnosis data
The MASTER-K Cnet module will not response at other commands than those of above
table.

3) Response status code

Extended
Status code Description
status code
h0x7 File is too long
h0x9 Data or file is too large
h0xF0 h0xA Transaction size plus word address is too large
h0X11 Illegal data type
h0X12 Invalid parameter or invalid data

4) MASTER-K PLC address mapping

The AB Cnet driver can access only 384 bytes of M area (M000 ~ M191) of MASTER-K
PLC, and the B3 (bit) of AB PLC-5. The address of PLC-5 is mapped to the M area of
MASTER-K.
AB MASTER-K
Remark
I/O type Address format Address
Word : B3:xxx Mxxx xxx : decimal number
(000 ~ 191)
yy : bit position of AB
Bit
Bit : B3:xxx/yy Mxxxz (1 ~ 16 : decimal)
z : bit position of MASTER-K
(0 ~ F : hexadecimal)

5) Other features

Maximum size of a frame : 110 bytes

Supports both of ‘logical binary addressing’ and ‘ASCII addressing’

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6.4.3 Modbus driver

The Modbus driver is used for communication with Modbus devices via the library mode
of MASTER-K Cnet v2.0 or later.
The driver is included in frame editor v2.0 as ‘modbus.lib’ file, and has following features;

The MASTER-K Cnet module can operate as ‘Server’ only. It is not available
‘Client’ operation.

Supports the ASCII / RTU mode of Modbus protocol.

Basic parameters should be set by frame editor before running Cnet module.

RS-232C and RS-422 channel can operate independently.

DCS / MMI MASTER K PLC

C
P C O n
I
W P U e
N t
R U T
RS-232C

RS-422

Modbus ASCII/RTU

RS-232C or RS-422 interface

Fig. 6.35 System configuration of Modbus network

1) Basic specifications
Character : Start / Stop / Data / Parity can be set with frame editor.
Baud rate : 300 ~ 38,400 (independent setting for RS-232C and RS-422 channels)
Station number : 1 ~ 31

2) Serial transmission mode : Supports ASCII mode and RTU mode

ASCII mode : communicate with ASCII code.

Check error by LRC

Frame structure
Item Start (:) Address Function Data* LRC End (CR LF)
Size 1 byte 2 byte 2 byte n byte 2 byte 2 byte
* Data length : Max. 120 bytes or 960 bits

RTU mode : communicate with hexadecimal data

Check error by 16-bits CRC

Frame structure
Item Start (:) Address Function Data* LRC End (CR LF)
Size T4 idle 1 byte 1 byte n byte 2 byte T4 idle
* Data length : Max. 120 bytes or 960 bits

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3) Device and function code specifications

The Modbus driver supports bit read/write and word read/write commands to access
internal memory of MASTER-K through MK Cnet module. The following table shows a list
of command supported by MK Cnet module. The MK Cnet module will not response
according other commands than described in following table.
Code Name Address Remark
01 Read coil status 0xxxx (bit output) Bit read
02 Read input status 1xxxx (bit input) Bit read
03 Read holding register 4xxxx (word output) Word read
04 Read input register 3xxxx (word input) Word read
05 Force single coil 0xxxx (bit output) Bit write
06 Preset single register 4xxxx (word output) Word write
16 Preset multiple register 4xxxx (word output) Word write

4) Address mapping to MASTER-K PLC

All addresses of Modbus device will be mapped to the M area of MASTER-K PLC.
Because the range of M area of MASTER-K is M000 ~ M191 (192 words), only 192
words (384 bytes = 3,072 bits) of Modbus device can be corresponded to the M area of
MASTER-K PLC. See following table for detailed mapping between Modbus and
MASTER-K PLC.
Modbus address MASTER-K address Remarks
00000 M0010
00001 M0011

00015 M001F M0000 ~ M000F (16 bits)

Bit (0xxxx)
00016 M0020 are not used

03070 M191E
03071 M191F
3xxxx M000 word is not used
Word Mxxxx + 1
4xxxx xxxx : 0 ~ 190

5) Error (Exception) code list

Code Name Description
01 Illegal function Invalid function code
02 Illegal address Invalid address (range over)
03 Illegal data value Invalid data type

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7 Dedicated communication........................................................................ 7-1

7.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................7-1
7.2 Frame structure .........................................................................................................7-2
7.2.1 Basic structure........................................................................................................7-2
7.3 Instruction list............................................................................................................7-3
7.4 Data addressing ........................................................................................................7-4
7.4.1 Start of data............................................................................................................7-4
7.4.2 Device type.............................................................................................................7-4
7.4.3 Data type ................................................................................................................7-5
7.4.4 Device number .......................................................................................................7-5
7.5 Examples of command execution ...........................................................................7-6
7.5.1 Read single device ( RSS ) ....................................................................................7-6
7.5.2 Read continuous devices (RSB) ............................................................................7-9
7.5.3 Write single device (WSS) ...................................................................................7-12
7.5.4 Write continuous device (WSB) ...........................................................................7-15
7.5.5 Register monitoring number.................................................................................7-18
7.5.6 Execute monitoring...............................................................................................7-21
7.5.7 Read the status of PLC (RST) .............................................................................7-23
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7 Dedicated communication
7.1 Introduction

MASTER-K Cnet module includes a dedicated protocol for communication with external devices.
It enables that an external device reads/writes data from/to the MASTER-K PLC through Cnet
module if the external device send a data frame complying with the dedicated protocol. The
features of dedicated protocol is as following;

RS-232C and RS-422 channels can communicate independently according to mode
setting.

Multi-drop network is available by assigning a station number to Cnet modules. (Max.
32 station can be connected.)

Error check (BCC check) is available (Optional)

The communication is performed as following figure, request by external device / response by

Cnet module.

Cnet: mode 3
External device
Request

Response

RS-232C/422 Interface Master-K PLC

Figure 7.1 A system configuration of dedicated communication

To use dedicated communication, set the mode switch of Cnet module as following table.
Switch Operation mode
Remarks
position RS-232C RS-422
1 Dedicated Dedicated Interlocking mode
3 Dedicated Dedicated
4 User-defined Dedicated
Stand-alone mode
5 Dedicated User-defined
7 KGL-WIN Dedicated
4)
9 On-line On-line mode change

Remark

With K200S (K3F-CU2A / K3F-CU4A), set the mode switch at ‘1’.

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7.2 Frame structure

All frames in dedicated communication can not exceed 256 bytes, and only ASCII characters
can be used.

7.2.1 Basic structure

1) Request frame (External device Æ Cnet module)
Error
Header Station Command Tail
Command Structured data area check
(ENQ) number type (EOT)
(BCC)

2) ACK Response frame (Cnet module Æ External device : No error)

Error
Header Station Command Tail
Command Structured data area or Null check
(ACK) number type (ETX)
(BCC)

3) NAK Response frame (Cnet module Æ External device : Error occurred)

Error
Header Station Command Tail
Command Error code (ASCII 4 bytes) check
(NAK) number type (ETX)
(BCC)

Remark

The following table describes several control codes. They are importantly used in
dedicated or other serial communication, so they should be well acquainted.
Hex
Code Original word Description
value
ENQ (Header) h05 Enquire Start of request frame
ACK (Header) h06 Acknowledge Start of ACK response frame
NAK (Header) h15 Not acknowledge Start of NAK response frame
EOT (Tail) h04 End of text End or request frame
ETX (Tail) h03 End of transmission End of response frame

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7.3 Instruction list

The following table shows instructions used in the dedicated communication.

Instruction
Main command Command type
Item Description
ASCII ASCII
Symbol Symbol
code code
h72 Read a single bit or word
Single r (R) SS h5353
(h52) from PLC
Read

h72 Read a block (multiple

Continuous r (R) SB h5342
(h52) words) from PLC
h77 Write a single bit or word to
Single w (W) SS h5353
(h57) PLC
Write

h77 Write a block (multiple

Continuous w (W) SB h5342
(h57) words) to PLC
Monitoring h78 Register devices to be
x (X) – –
registration (h58) monitored
h79
Monitoring execution y (Y) – – Execute monitoring function
(h59)
h72 Read a status of CPU
Read CPU status r (R) ST h5354
(h52) module

Remark

1. The CPU doesn’t care capital or small letter in frame except main command. For example,
‘%MW100’ and ‘%mw100’ have same meaning. However, if the main command is written in
small letter, the BCC check will be executed.
2. When read or write a bit, the last digit of address should be a capital letter.
Example) %mx001f (X)
%mx001F (O)

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7.4 Data addressing

This chapter describes how to assign the address of memory device of MASTER-K series.

[ Example of data structure ]

% M W 0 1 2 3

Device number
Data type
Device type
Start of data

7.4.1 Start of data

The ‘%’ symbol indicates the start of data address. It must be located at the start of data
address.

7.4.2 Device type

Device type Device range Remark

%PW0000 ~ %PW0031 ( 32 words )
P ( I/O relay ) Read / Write
%PX0000 ~ %PX031F ( 32 × 16 bits )
%MW0000 ~ %MW0191 ( 192 words )
M ( auxiliary relay ) Read / Write
%MX0000 ~ %MX191F ( 192 × 16 bits )
%KW0000 ~ %KW0031 ( 32 words )
K ( keep relay ) Read / Write
%KX0000 ~ %KX031F ( 32 × 16 bits )
%LW0000 ~ %LW0063 ( 64 words )
L ( link relay ) Read / Write
%LX0000 ~ %LX063F ( 64 × 16 bits )
%FW0000 ~ %FW0063 ( 64 words )
F ( special relay ) Read
%FX0000 ~ %FX063F ( 64 × 16 bits )
T ( timer contact relay ) %TX0000 ~ %TX0255 ( 256 bits ) Read / Write
T ( timer elapsed value ) %TW0000 ~ %TW0255 ( 256 words ) Read / Write
C ( counter contact relay ) %CX0000 ~ %CX0255 (256 bits ) Read / Write
C ( counter elapsed value ) %CW0000 ~ %CW0256 ( 256 words ) Read / Write
S ( step controller ) %SW0000 ~ %SW0099 ( 100 sets ) Read / Write
D ( data register ) %DW0000 ~ %DW4999 ( 5000 words ) Read / Write

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Remark

When read or write S device, address should be assigned in word type although step
controllers are handled as bit type. See following examples for details.
1) Turn on S00.07 : Write 07 (decimal) to the %SW0000
2) Turn on S05.15 : Write 15 (decimal) to the %SW0005
3) Clear S10 set : Write 00 to the %SW0010
4) Read S23 set : Read the %SW0023. Returned ASCII value shows which bit
is turned on among 00 ~ 99 of the assigned set.
(If the S23.47 is on, the CPU will return h3437 = 37)

7.4.3 Data type

Symbol Data type Examples
X ( h58 ) bit %mx0003, %PX001C, %TX0002
W ( h57 ) word %mw0003, %PW0012, %CW0120

7.4.4 Device number

When the data type is assigned as word, all device number is expressed in decimal
number. When the data type is bit, however, the last digit of device number is
hexadecimal number. ( other digits are decimal number )
Please refer the chapter 4.6.1 ‘ memory configuration’ or the ‘MASTER-K programming
manual’ for details.

Examples) %MX010E : indicates bit E ( 15th bit ) of M010 word

%MW0100 : indicates M100 word
%DW0200 : indicates D0200 word
%PX031A : indicates bit A ( 10th bit ) of P031 word
%TX0012 : indicates output relay of timer 12
%TW0012 : indicates elapsed value of timer 12
%SW0024 : indicates 24th set ( S24.00 ~ S24.99 ) of step controller

Remark

In the above examples, device numbers are consist of 4 digits and it is the recommended
format of MASTER-K series. However, 2 ~ 8 digits are allowed to express a device number.
Example) %MX01 = %MX001 = … = %MX0000001 = %MX00000001
%DW31 = %DW031 = … = %DW0000031 = %DW00000031

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7.5 Examples of command execution

7.5.1 Read single device ( RSS )

1) Introduction
This command is used for reading single devices. Max. 16 separated devices can be read
with a command. See the chapter 13.6 for accessible device type.

2) Request format ( External device Æ PLC )

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number of Frame
Header device Device definition Tail
name number instruction type blocks check
definition
Frame …
ENQ h20 R (r) SS h01 h06 %MW100 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3230 h52 (h72) h5353 h3031 h3036 h254D57313030 h04
value

1 block
(Max. 16 blocks available)

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Number of blocks : It indicates how many blocks ( block : length of device definition +
device definition ) are following, and maximum number of blocks is 16. Therefore, the
range of block number is h01 ~ h10 (ASCII code : h3031 ~ h3130).

Length of device definition : It indicates that the device definition include ‘%’ occupies
how many bytes after converted to ASCII code (1byte = 2 ASCII codes). The
available range is h01 ~ h10 ( ASCII format : h3031 ~ h3130 )
Example : %MW000 = h06
%MX0000 = h07

Device definition : It indicates an actual address to be read. It should be consist of ‘%’,
device type (capital or small letter), and numbers only.

Remark

1. The ‘h’ is added to show the numeric data is hexadecimal format. When you write frame,
please do not add ‘h’ to actual numeric data.
2. All blocks in one frame should have same data type. If the data type of first block is bit and
that of second is word, an error will occurs.

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3) Response format ( PLC Æ External device : ACK response )

Format Station Main Instruction Number of Length of Frame

Header Data Tail
name number instruction type blocks data check
Frame
ACK h20 R (r) SS h01 h02 hA9F3 … ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3230 h52 (h72) h5353 h3031 h3032 h41394633 h03
value

1 block
(Max. 16 blocks available)

Station number, main instruction, instruction type, and number of blocks are same as
the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The length of data indicates that the following data occupies how many bytes before
converted to ASCII code. It is determined on basis of the data type included in
request format.

Data type Length of data

Bit ( X ) 1
Word ( W ) 2

In data area, the contents of assigned device are stored after converted to ASCII
code.
Example : When the contents is h48B0, the ASCII code will be h34384230

Remark

Although the data type is bit, the data should be a byte because the minimum data unit is a
byte. If the content of bit is 0, the data is h00 (ASCII code : h3030) and if the content is 1, the
data is h01(ASCII code : h3031).

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4) Response format ( PLC Æ External device : NAK response )

Format Station Main Instruction Error code

Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction type (Hex 2 byte)
Frame
NAK h20 R (r) SS h2232 ETX BCC
example
ASCII value h15 h3230 h52 (h72) h5353 h32323332 h03

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

5) Example
Read the contents of first word of P area ( P000 ) and 21th word of M area ( M020 ) from
the PLC of that station number is h01. Assume the contents of P000 is h1234, and M020
is h3456. ( No BCC check )

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number Device Device
Header device device Tail
name number instruction type of blocks definition definition
definition definition
Frame
ENQ h01 R SS h02 h06 %PW000 h06 %MW020 EOT
example
ASCII h255057 h254D57
h05 h3031 h52 h5353 h3032 h3036 h3036 h04
value 303030 303230

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Instruction Number Length of Length of
Header Data Data Tail
name number instruction type of blocks data data
Frame
ACK h01 R SS h02 h02 h1234 h02 h3456 EXT
example
ASCII h3334
h06 h3031 h52 h5353 h3032 h3032 h31323334 h3032 h03
value 3536

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Instruction
Header Error code Tail
name number instruction type
Frame error code
NAK h01 R SS ETX
example (2 byte)
ASCII value
ASCII value h15 h3031 h52 h5353 h03
(4 byte)

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7.5.2 Read continuous devices (RSB)

6) Introduction
This command is used for reading continuous devices by assigning start address and
word number. Only word data type is available for this command, and Max. 60 words can
be read with one command.

7) Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number of Frame
Header device Device definition Tail
name number instruction type data check
definition
Frame
ENQ h10 R (r) SB h06 %MW100 h02 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3130 h52 (h72) h5342 h3036 h254D57313030 h3032 h04
value

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Length of device definition : It indicates that the device definition include ‘%’ occupies
how many bytes after converted to ASCII code (1byte = 2 ASCII codes). The
available range is h01 ~ h10 ( ASCII format : h3031 ~ h3130 )
Example : %MW000 = h06
%PW0000 = h07

Device definition : It indicates an actual address to be read. It should be consist of ‘%’,
device type (capital or small letter), and numbers only.

Number of data : It indicates that how many words will be read from the start address.
The range is h01 ~ h3C (1 ~ 60).

Remark

The continuous reading command does not support bit data type.

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8) Response frame (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Instruction Number Frame

Header Data Tail
name number instruction type of data check
Frame
ACK h10 R (r) SB h04 h12345678 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3130 h52 (h72) h5342 h3034 h3132333435363738 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Number of data : It indicates that the following data occupies how many bytes in
hexadecimal format (before converted to ASCII code). It can be obtained by
multiplying data type (1 word = 2 byte) and number of data in the request format.

Example : The number of data in request format = h02

The number of data in response format : 2 × 2 = h04

In data area, the hexadecimal data is stored in ASCII code format.

9) Response format ( PLC Æ External device : NAK response )

Format Station Main Instruction Error code

Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction type (Hex 2 byte)
Frame
NAK h10 R (r) SB h2232 ETX BCC
example
ASCII value h15 h3130 h52 (h72) h5342 h32323332 h03

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

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10) Example
Read the contents of 2 words from the first word of M area (M000), and the station
number of PLC is 10 (h0A). Assume that the content of M000 is h1234 and M0001 is
h5678.

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number of Frame
Header device Device definition Tail
name number instruction type data check
definition
Frame
ENQ h0A R (r) SB h06 %MW000 h02 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3041 h52 (h72) h5342 h3036 h254D57303030 h3032 h04
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Instruction Number Frame
Header Data Tail
name number instruction type of data check
Frame
ACK h0A R (r) SB h04 h12345678 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3041 h52 (h72) h5342 h3034 h3132333435363738 h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Instruction
Header Error code Tail Frame check
name number instruction type
Frame Error code
NAK h0A R (r) SB ETX BCC
example (2 byte)
ASCII value
ASCII value h15 h3041 h52 (h72) h5342 h03
(4 byte)

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7.5.3 Write single device (WSS)

1) Introduction
This command is used for writing single devices. Max. 16 separated devices can be
written with a command.

2) Request format ( External device Æ PLC )

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number of Frame
Header device Device definition Tail
name number instruction type blocks check
definition
Frame …
ENQ h20 W (w) SS h01 h06 %MW100 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3230 h57 (h77) h5353 h3031 h3036 h254D57313030 h04
value

1 block
(Max. 16 blocks available)

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Number of blocks : It indicates how many blocks ( block : length of device definition +
device definition ) are following, and maximum number of blocks is 16. Therefore, the
range of block number is h01 ~ h10 (ASCII code : h3031 ~ h3130).

Length of device definition : It indicates that the device definition include ‘%’ occupies
how many bytes after converted to ASCII code (1byte = 2 ASCII codes). The
available range is h01 ~ h10 ( ASCII format : h3031 ~ h3130 )
Example : %MW000 = h06
%MX0000 = h07

Device definition : It indicates an actual address where data is written. It should be
consist of ‘%’, device type (capital or small letter), and numbers only.

Data : This area contains the data to be written in ASCII code format. The length of
data is determined on basis of data type. If the data type is word, the length is 2 byte
(1word) and if the data type is bit, the length is 1 byte.
Example : Write 0 to a bit device : h00
Write 1 to a bit device : h01
Write h0001 to a word device : h0001
Write h1234 to a word device : h1234

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Remark

1. The ‘h’ is added to show the numeric data is hexadecimal format. When you write frame,
please do not add ‘h’ to actual numeric data.
2. All blocks in one frame should have same data type. If the data type of first block is bit
and that of second is word, an error will occurs.

3) Response format ( PLC Æ External device : ACK response )

Format
Header Station number Main instruction Instruction type Tail Frame check
name
Frame
ACK h20 W (w) SS ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3230 h57 (h77) h5353 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

4) Response format ( PLC Æ External device : NAK response )

Format Station Main Instruction Error code

Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction type (Hex 2 byte)
Frame
NAK h20 W (w) SS h2232 ETX BCC
example
ASCII value h15 h3230 h57 (h77) h5353 h32323332 h03

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

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5) Example
Write h1234 to the first word of P area ( P000 ) of the PLC of that station number is h01.
( No BCC check )

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Number Device
Header device Data Tail
name number instruction type of blocks definition
definition
Frame
ENQ h01 W SS h01 h06 %PW000 h1234 EOT
example
ASCII h255057
h05 h3031 h57 h5353 h3031 h3036 h31323334 h04
value 303030

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Instruction
Header Tail
name number instruction type
Frame
ACK h01 W SS EXT
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h57 h5353 h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Instruction
Header Error code Tail
name number instruction type
Frame error code
NAK h01 W SS ETX
example (2 byte)
ASCII value
ASCII value h15 h3031 h57 h5353 h03
(4 byte)

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7.5.4 Write continuous device (WSB)

1) Introduction
This command is used for writing continuous devices by assigning start address and word
number. Only word data type is available for this command, and Max. 120 words can be
written with one command.

2) Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Device Number Frame
Header device Data Tail
name number instruction type definition of data check
definition
Frame
ENQ h10 W (w) SB h06 %MW100 h02 h11112222 EOT BCC
example
ASCII h254D57 h31313131
h05 h3130 h57 (h77) h5342 h3036 h3032 h04
value 313030 32323232

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Length of device definition : It indicates that the device definition include ‘%’ occupies
how many bytes after converted to ASCII code (1byte = 2 ASCII codes). The
available range is h01 ~ h10 ( ASCII format : h3031 ~ h3130 )
Example : %MW000 = h06
%PW0000 = h07

Device definition : It indicates an actual start address where data is written. It should
be consist of ‘%’, device type (capital or small letter), and numbers only.

Number of data : It indicates that how many words to be written from the start
address assigned by device definition. If the number of data is 5, for example, it
means that the length of data is 5 words. The range is 0 ~ 60 words (h00 ~ h3C)
Data : This area contains the data to be written in ASCII code format.

Remark

The continuous writing command does not support bit data type.

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3) Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format
Header Station number Main instruction Instruction type Tail Frame check
name
Frame
ACK h10 W (w) SB EXT BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3130 h57 (h77) h5342 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format

When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

4) Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Instruction Error code
Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction type (Hex 2 byte)
Frame
NAK h20 W (w) SB h2232 ETX BCC
example
ASCII value h15 h3230 h57 (h77) h5342 h32323332 h03

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type are same as the request format.

When the main instruction is small character (w), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

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5) Example
Write hAA15 and h056F to the P000 and P001 of station number h01. (Without BCC)

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Length of
Format Station Main Instruction Device Number
Header device Data Tail
name number instruction type definition of data
definition
Frame
ENQ h01 W SB h06 %MW100 h02 h11112222 EOT
example
ASCII h254D57 h31313131
h05 h3031 h57 h5342 h3036 h3032 h04
value 313030 32323232

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format
Header Station number Main instruction Instruction type Tail
name
Frame
ACK h01 W SB EXT
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h57 h5342 h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Instruction Error code
Header Tail
name number instruction type (Hex 2 byte)
Frame
NAK h01 W SB h2232 ETX
example
ASCII value h15 h3031 h57 h5342 h32323332 h03

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7.5.5 Register monitoring number

1) Introduction
The monitoring number registration function is executed with the reading device
command (RSS, RSB). User can register maximum 10 monitoring numbers, and execute
registered monitoring number with the monitoring execution command.

2) Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Format Station Main Registration Frame
Header Registration format Tail
name number instruction number check
Frame
ENQ h01 X (x) h06 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h58 (78) h3036 h04
value

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (x), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Registration number : Max. 10 numbers can be registered. If a registration number is
already exist, the old registration number is replaced with new one.

Registration format
The registration format is same as the read single/continuous device command, but
the header, station number, EOT, and BCC is not included. See the following
examples for details.
a) Read single device
Main Instruction Number of Length of device
Device definition
instruction type blocks definition
…
R (r) SS h01 h06 %MW100
h52 (h72) h5353 h3031 h3036 h254D57313030

1 block
(Max. 16 blocks available)

b) Read continuous device

Main Instruction Length of device
Device definition Number of data
instruction type definition
R (r) SB h06 %MW100 h02
h52 (h72) h5342 h3036 h254D57313030 h3032

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3) Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction number
Frame
ACK h01 X (x) h06 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h58 (78) h3036 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and registration number are same as the request
format.

When the main instruction is small character (x), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

4) Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Error code Tail Frame check
name number instruction number
Frame
ACK h01 X (x) h06 h1132 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h58 (78) h3036 h31313332 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and registration number are same as the request
format.

When the main instruction is small character (x), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

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5) Example
Register monitoring number 1 (Read D000 of station number 1)

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Registration format
Format Station Main Registration Length of Frame
Header Number Device Tail
name number instruction number Instruction device check
of blocks definition
definition
Frame
ENQ h01 X (x) h01 RSS h01 h07 %DW0000 EOT BCC
example
ASCII h4457
h05 h3031 h58 (78) h3031 h525353 h3031 h3037 h04
value 30303030

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction number
Frame
ACK h01 X (x) h01 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h58 (78) h3031 h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Error code Tail Frame check
name number instruction number
Frame
ACK h01 X (x) h01 h1132 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h58 (78) h3031 h31313332 h03
value

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7.5.6 Execute monitoring

1) Introduction
This command used for executing the pre-registered monitoring number. When this
command is executed, the PLC returns the contents of devices that are registered with
monitoring number.

2) Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Tail Frame check
name number instruction number
Frame
ENQ h01 Y (y) h01 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h59 (79) h3031 h04
value

The registration number should be registered on PLC before executing monitoring.

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (y), the lower byte of summation
from ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

3) Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

There are two response formats according to the type of registered format (read single
device or read continuous devices).

When registered format is reading single device

Format Station Main Registration Number Length of Frame
Header Data Tail
name number instruction number of blocks data check
Frame
ACK h01 Y (y) h01 h02 h02 h9183 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h59 (79) h3031 h3032 h3032 h39313833 h03
value

1 block
(Max. 16 blocks available)

When registered format is reading continuous devices

Format Station Main Registration Length of Frame
Header Data Tail
name number instruction number data check
Frame
ACK h01 Y (y) h01 h04 h9183AABB ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h59 (79) h3031 h3034 h3931383341414242 h03
value

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4) Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Registration Frame
Header Error code Tail
name number instruction number check
Frame
ENQ h01 Y (y) h01 h1132 EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h59 (79) h3031 h31313332 h04
value

Station number, main instruction, and registration number are same as the request
format.

When the main instruction is small character (y), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

5) Example
Execute the registration number 1 of station number 1. Assume that reading single device
(D000, word) is already registered as number 1 and the contents of D000 is h3202. (No
BCC check)

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Tail
name number instruction number
Frame
ENQ h01 Y h01 EOT
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h59 h3031 h04
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Station Main Registration Number Length of
Header Data Tail
name number instruction number of blocks data
Frame
ACK h01 Y h01 h01 h02 h3202 ETX
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h59 h3031 h3031 h3032 h33323032 h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Station Main Registration
Header Error code Tail
name number instruction number
Frame
ENQ h01 Y h01 h1132 EOT
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h59 h3031 h31313332 h04
value

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7.5.7 Read the status of PLC (RST)

1) Introduction
This command is used for reading the status of PLC such as operation status, error
information, etc.

2) Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Format Main Instruction
Header Station number Tail Frame check
name instruction type
Frame
ENQ h01 R (r) ST EOT BCC
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h52 (72) h5354 h04
value

BCC : When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
ENQ to EOT is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

3) Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Main Instruction Frame
Header Station number Status data Tail
name instruction type check
Frame
ACK h01 R (r) ST (Hex 20 bytes) ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h52 (72) h5354 (ASCII code 40 bytes) h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type is same as those of the request
format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
ACK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

Status data : The status data is consist of 20 byte of hexadecimal numbers. When the
PLC returns, it is converted to the ASCII code, and its size is doubled (40 bytes). See
the next page for detail of status data configuration.

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[ Data configuration of status data ]

Æ Byte
20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Not used Error Not used CPU Key / Not used O/S CPU
code mode Flash version type

CPU type
CPU type Code
K200S A (K3P-07AS) h3A
K200S B (K3P-07BS) h3B
K200S B (K3P-07CS) h3C
K300S A (K4P-15AS) h33
K300S B (K4P-07AS) h37
K1000S (K7P-30AS) h32

O/S version : (Use only lower 8 bits)

Example) O/S version 1.2

1 2

bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

Key / Flash
bit 7 bit 6 bit 5 bit 4 bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0
Not used Not used

0 : Flash memory is mounted

1: Flash memory is not mounted

0 : Mode key is on local mode

1: Mode key is on remote mode

CPU mode (Use only lower 4 bits) : Turn on one bit according to the operation
mode of master CPU.
bit 3 bit 2 bit 1 bit 0
DEBUG PAUSE STOP RUN

Error code : Refer the chapter 12.5 ‘ Error code list’

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4) Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Main Instruction Frame
Header Station number Error code Tail
name instruction type check
Frame
NAK h01 R (r) ST h1132 ETX BCC
example
ASCII
h15 h3031 h52 (72) h5354 h31313332 h03
value

Station number, main instruction, and instruction type is same as those of the request
format.

When the main instruction is small character (r), the lower byte of summation from
NAK to ETX is converted into ASCII format and added to frame as BCC check.

The error code is expressed as 2 byte of hexadecimal format ( 4bytes of ASCII
codes) and indicates the type of error. Please refer the error code table for details.

5) Example
Read the CPU status of station number 1. (No BCC check)

Request format (External device Æ PLC)

Format Main Instruction
Header Station number Tail
name instruction type
Frame
ENQ h01 R ST EOT
example
ASCII
h05 h3031 h52 h5354 h04
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : ACK response)

Format Main Instruction
Header Station number Status data Tail
name instruction type
Frame
ACK h01 R ST (Hex 20 bytes) ETX
example
ASCII
h06 h3031 h52 h5354 (ASCII code 40 bytes) h03
value

Response format (PLC Æ External device : NAK response)

Format Main Instruction
Header Station number Error code Tail
name instruction type
Frame
NAK h01 R ST h1132 ETX
example
ASCII
h15 h3031 h52 h5354 h31313332 h03
value

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8 Dedicated modem communication ................................................................. 8-1

8.1 Dial-up modem communication ............................................................................8-1
8.1.1 External modem specifications .........................................................................8-1
8.1.2 How to connect to modem ................................................................................8-2
8.1.3 KGLWIN connection service via modem...........................................................8-7
8.2 Dedicated modem communication .....................................................................8-10
8.2.1 Specifications of dedicated modem ................................................................8-10
8.2.2 How to connect to modem ..............................................................................8-10
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8 Dedicated modem communication

8.1 Dial-up modem communication

Cnet module has a long distance communication function using public telephone line. This
function enables long distance communication via public line by connecting external modem in
Cnet module and calling/receiving phone.

8.1.1 External modem specifications

When using modem for communication, line connection status may be not good depending on
modem's performance and public telephone line, so failure in communication may occur. Also
even if being on connection, disconnection may occur. For reliable modem communication,
therefore, the modem conformed to the following recommended specifications must be used.

1) Modem speed : 14,400 bps or more supported

2) DTE interface : CTS/RTS Flow Control supported.
3) Command : Hayes Interchangeable AT Command supported
4) Error correction : Error correction function(during data transmission).
5) Carrier control : Carrier detect transmission control supported

The modems tested so far are as follows, and use of other modem than these may cause
problem in connection.

[Recommended external modem]

Maker (Co., LTD) Model name
Smart Information Communication SmartLink V32Te
Garnet Modem GTM-288E3
US Robotics Sportster 28800

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8.1.2 How to connect to modem

1) Installation of modem
Before use, connect the modem meets the above specifications and the RS-232C port of
Cnet module with RS-232C cable. [Figure 6.39] shows modem connection example.
The connecting sequence of Cnet module and modem is as follows :

Connect recommended external modem of 6.3.1 and RS-232C port of Cnet module
with RS-232C interface cable.

Connect the interface cable connected following to connecting method pin of Figure
4.4 to RS-232C port of Cnet module and DTE connection terminal of modem.

Connect telephone line to line terminal of modem.

Verify initialization of modem after PLC power-on and modem power-on.

C
P C O L
I
W P U M
N RS-232C
R U T

IBM Compatible

Public line
Modem Modem

Fig. 8.1 An example of modem connection

When modem cannot be normally initialized, verify that the switch value of operation
mode has been set to stand-alone mode(2 or more).

When operation mode has been set to stand-alone mode, verify that the connection
state of RS-232C interface cable is OK or modem initialization command has been
correctly set, and after modifying restart it.

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2) Setting operation mode

[Modem connectable operation mode]

Operation mode Modem use or
Switch value
RS-232C RS-422 not
0 User defined communication User defined communication Unavailable
1 Dedicated communication Dedicated communication Unavailable
2 User defined communication User defined communication Available
3 Dedicated communication Dedicated communication Available
4 User defined communication Dedicated communication Available
5 Dedicated communication User defined communication Available
6 KGLWIN User defined communication Available
7 KGLWIN Dedicated communication Available
8 Loop-back Loop-back Unavailable
9 Unused mode Unavailable

[Modem connectable operation mode]

Switch value Operation mode Modem use or not

0 User defined communication

1 Dedicated communication
Available
2 KGLWIN Service
3 Remote Mode
4 Test mode
5
6
Not used Unavailable
7
8
9 Download mode

The above table shows modem connectable operation modes. As shown in Table, modem
connection is available in not interlocking but stand-alone mode only. When modem connection
after setting to interlocking mode, the communication by using a modem operated by null
modem is impossible. Attention must be paid to this point.

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3) Modem initialization setting

Modem has various functions depending on manufacturer, and a communication control
mode must be set. The initialization command of modem operation mode is set by frame
editor as follows:

Fig. 8.2 Modem setting screen of frame editor

Click the frame editor icon in Window

Select communication channel to RS-232C, set communication type to modem in

basic parameter setting items(Default is null modem).

Setting modem, setting initialization command is enabled. Enter modem initialization

command(AT command) to be set in initialization command. (Default of initialization
command is 'ATZ'. If there is not any setting, default is set.)

Set transmission specifications such as communication speed and data/stop bit in
basic parameters items of [Figure 6.40]. Modem commands are shown in Table 4.4.

Setting values of communication speed and data/stop bit in basic parameter items
are transmission specifications not between modems but between DTE(Cnet module)
and DCE(Modem). Set basic parameters to default values, and communication speed
to Max. speed of modem.

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If connection is selected in on-line menu of frame editor, connection completion box is

displayed after the completion :

Fig. 8.3 Connection completed

If, after connection completion, writing is selected, the following dialog box is
displayed. At this time, select basic parameters in communication option, select the
slot number which Cnet module is mounted, and click on the writing button.

Select the slot number mounted

Fig. 8.4 Write parameter

After basic parameter writing is selected, the dialog box that confirms the operation
cancel of Cnet module as shown in [Figure 8.5]. At this time, select OK to download
the basic parameter to Cnet module.

Fig. 8.5 Write confirmation

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If, after writing basic parameter, operation switch is selected, the following dialog box
is displayed. At this time, select slot number and communication run to start the RS-
232C channel.

Fig. 8.6 Mode change

If the LEDs of No.’0’ 'RUN', 6 'MODEM', and 7 'SYS-RUN' are ON after starting
channel, it means that writing basic parameters has been normally completed.

If the states of LEDs are abnormal, verify that channel operation mode is stand-alone
mode. If channel mode is normal, verify the slot number.

When all LEDs are in normal state, connect modem to computer link following 8.3.2,
how to install modem, power-on modem, and verify the initialization of modem.

When normal, No.'1' 'TX' LED flashes once, and the modem is initialized. When the
modem has not been initialized, No.'1' 'TX' LED flashes continuously at interval of 1
sec., and the modem is not initialized.

When No.’1’ LED 'TX' flashes at interval of 1 sec., it means that the modem has not
been initialized. At this time, verify that the modem settings are fit. If fit, verify that RS-
232C interface cable has been correctly connected.

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8.1.3 KGLWIN connection service via modem

1) Introduction
This is a function so that PLC can remotely perform preparing program, downloading of
user program, debugging program, and monitoring, etc. without moving physical
connection of KGLWIN in network system connected via Cnet module.
Especially, when KGLWIN and PLC are distant away each other, this function enables
easy access to PLC CPU by KGLWIN remote connection via public line using dialing
function and remote connection function of KGLWIN, and modem connection function of
computer link.

MASTER-K PLC
KGLWIN
C
P C O L
I
W P U M
N
R U T
RS-232C interface

RS-422
IBM Compatible

Public line
Modem Modem

Fig. 8.7 Example of KGL-WIN modem connection

Figure 8.7 shows an example of remote connection by connecting modem to IBM-PC and
Cnet link module.

Using KGLWIN communication service enables easy access to a remote PLC without
moving. In addition, even if PLC is placed in position difficult to access, because access
to remote PLC is possible, difficulty of program is dissolved. This function enables
reduction of time and efforts for installation and modification.
For the details on KGLWIN communication service, see MASTER-K Mnet/Fnet technical
manual.

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2) How to connect KGLWIN modem

KGLWIN connection via Cnet module and modem has additional functions such as dialing and
disconnecting in addition to KGLWIN connection of MASTER-K Fnet. Namely, KGLWIN first
dials, and after the connection remote connection is performed. The procedure is as follows :

Set the operation mode setting switch on the front of computer link module to '6' or '7'
to set RS-232C channel to KGLWIN mode.

After connecting modem to computer link module, connect it to telephone line, and
power on.

After execution of KGLWIN, select modem of ‘Method of Connection’ menu.

If the dialog box is displayed like figure, click on the OK button after setting the data
required.

Select [Connect] at on-line menu. When setting of COM port of modem is incorrect,
or the connection with modem is error, error message is displayed. At this time, verify
COM port or modem connection.

Set port of modem

connected to PC.

Enter modem speed.

Help

Fig. 8.8 Connection option of KGL-WIN

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If connection is completed, message box like following figure will be displayed.

At this time, it means that the 1st step connection has been completed, it is a same
status as linking with RS-232C connection cable. All functions of on-line menu can be
used.

If disconnection in the state of remote connection is required, perform the sequence

in reverse of connection. If the disconnection is selected in On-line menu, the
disconnection menu box is displayed, and it means the connection has been closed.

Remarks

1) How to use KGLWIN after remote connection is the same as of local connection. For the
details, see 6.3, KGLWIN communication service of MASTER-K Mnet/Fnet User's Manual.
2) The state of PLC control via modem depends on the performance of modem and the state
of telephone line. Thus, if the state of telephone line is bad, the connection may be
disconnected. At this time, reconnection must be tried not immediately but after waiting for
30 seconds. Try connection again from (1).

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8.2 Dedicated modem communication

Computer link module has a long distance communication function using dedicated line with
external dedicated modem. Also this has a function to control dedicated modem, and a data
communication function using the dedicated line.

8.2.1 Specifications of dedicated modem

Performance of the dedicated modem communication using Cnet module is determined by the
performance of dedicated modem and the state of dedicated line. Because low performance
modem or bad line becomes a cause of performance deterioration, the modem fit to the
following recommended specifications must be used for reliable communication.

1) Modem speed : 1200 bps or more supported

2) DTE interface : CTS/RTS Flow Control supported
3) Error correction : Error correction function in data transmission
4) Carrier control : Carrier detect transmission control supported
5) Line control : Full-duplex/Half-duplex communication supported(2 line type/4 line type)
6) RTS-CTS delay time : within Max. 500 ms

8.2.2 How to connect to modem

1) Installation of modem

Before use, connect the modem meets the above specifications to Cnet module with
RS-232C cable. Figure 6.42 shows an example of modem connection.
The connecting sequence of computer link module and modem is as follows :

Connect recommended external modem of 6.4.1 and RS-232C channel of Cnet
module with RS-232C cable.

Connect the cable connected following to connecting method of Figure 4.4 to RS-
232C channel of Cnet module and DTE connection terminal of modem.

Connect dedicated telephone line to line terminal of modem.

Set the operation mode switch of computer link to the position required, after that
power on, and set communication type to dedicated modem mode by using frame
editor.

Verify that the modem is initialized after power-on of modem.

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C
P C O L
I
W P U M
N
R U T

RS-232
IBM Compatible

Dedicated Dedicated
modem modem
Dedicated line

Fig. 8.9 Example of dedicated modem connection

When modem cannot be normally initialized, verify that the switch value of operation
mode has been set to stand-alone mode(2 or more), and that the communication type
is has been set to dedicated modem communication by using frame editor.

When channel mode and communication type has been correctly set, verify that the
connection state of RS-232C cable is OK.

When the cable connection is OK, verify that setting of modem is correct by seeing
modem manual.

2) Setting dedicated modem mode

[Dedicated modem connectable operation mode]

Switch Operation mode
Modem use or not
value RS-232C RS-422
0 User defined communication User defined communication Unavailable
1 Dedicated communication Dedicated communication Unavailable
2 User defined communication User defined communication Available
3 Dedicated communication Dedicated communication Available
4 User defined communication Dedicated communication Available
5 Dedicated communication User defined communication Available
6 KGLWIN User defined communication Available
7 KGLWIN Dedicated communication Available
8 Loop-back Loop-back Unavailable
9 Unused mode Unavailable

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[ K3F-CU2A / K3F-CU4A ]

Switch value Operation mode Modem use or not

0 User defined communication

1 Dedicated communication
Available
2 KGLWIN Service
3 Remote Mode
4 Test mode
5
6
Not used Unavailable
7
8
9 Download mode

The above table shows modem connectable operation modes. As shown in Table, modem
connection is available in not interlocking but stand-alone mode only. When modem connection
after setting to interlocking mode, the communication by using a modem operated by null
modem is impossible. Attention must be paid to this point.

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3) Setting frame editor

When communication via dedicated modem, the dedicated modem communication type must
be set through frame editor. The procedure is as follows :

Fig. 8.10 Dedicated modem setting screen of frame editor

Click the frame editor icon in widow.

Select communication channel to RS-232C, set communication type to modem in
basic parameter setting items of Figure 8.10, and set transmission specifications such
as communication speed and data/stop bit. This must be the same as the
transmission type set for dedicated modem.

Set communication type to dedicated modem in basic parameter setting.(Default is
null modem.)

If connection is selected in on-line menu of frame editor, connection completion box
as follows is displayed after the completion :

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If, after connection completion on-line menu, writing is selected, the following dialog
box is displayed. At this time, select basic parameters in communication option, select
the slot number which Cnet module is mounted, and click on the writing button.

Fig. 8.11 Writing parameter

If basic parameter writing is selected, the dialog box that confirms the operation
cancel of Cnet module as shown in Figure 8.12. At this time, select OK to download
the basic parameter to Cnet module.

Fig. 8.12 Writing confirmation

After writing basic parameter, operation switch is selected, the following dialog box is
displayed. At this time, select slot number and communication run to start the RS-
232C channel.

Fig. 8.13 Mode change screen

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If the LEDs of No.’0’ 'RUN', 6 'MODEM', and 7 'SYS-RUN' are lit by verifying LED
indication after starting channel, it means that writing basic parameters has been
normally completed.

If the states of LEDs are abnormal, verify that channel operation mode is stand-alone
mode. If channel mode is normal, verify that the slot number fits to the mounting No.
of computer link module.

When all LEDs are in normal state, connect modem to computer link following 6.4.2,
how to install modem, power-on PLC and modem, and verify the normal operation of
modem.

If modem operates abnormally, modify settings of modem operation by seeing
modem manual, and then reconnect.

4) Remote connection with KGLWIN through dedicated modem connection

Set the operation mode setting switch on the front of computer link module to '6' or '7'
to set RS-232C channel to KGLWIN mode.

After connecting modem to computer link module, connect it to telephone line, and
power on.

After execution of KGLWIN, select modem of ‘Method of Connection’ menu.

Set port of modem connected to

Enter modem speed.

OK Cancel Help

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If the dialog box is displayed like figure, click on the OK button after setting the data
required.

Some of specification of communications are fixed as following, and they can not changed.

Data Bit : 8 bits

Stop Bit : 1 bit
Parity Bit : None

Remote 1 / Remote 2 means the connection status. When connection is performs through
modem, default status is remote 1. When connect other PLC through the communication
module (Fnet / Cnet) mounted at the remote PLC, set the depth of connection as ‘Remote 2’.
When the connection is completed, the following message is displayed at the status bar.

K200S / Remote1 / Remote stop

Remarks

1) How to use KGLWIN after remote connection is the same as of local connection. For the
details, see 6.3, KGLWIN communication service of MASTER-K Mnet/Fnet User's
Manual.
2) The state of PLC control via modem depends on the performance of modem and the
state of telephone line. Thus, if the state of telephone line is bad, the connection may be
disconnected. At this time, reconnection must be tried not immediately but after waiting
for 30 seconds. Try connection again from (1).

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9.1 User-defined protocol ...............................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 Communication with other manufacturer’s PLC (MITSUBISHI) ............................9-1
9.1.2 Communication between MK-Cnet modules........................................................9-12
9.2 Dedicated communication......................................................................................9-21
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9 Example Programs

9.1 User-defined protocol

9.1.1 Communication with other manufacturer’s PLC (MITSUBISHI)

The following example shows how to communicate with other manufacturer’s PLC (in this
example, Mitsubishi AJ71C24) via RS-422 channel. In this example, the MASTER-K Cnet
module operates as a master station, and an user-defined frame is used to communicate
with MITSUBISHI PLC. The following figure 6.26 shows the system configuration.

Master K PLC #1 Mitsubishi PLC #2 Station

Mode 2 number #0

C Request C
P C L O P C O L
I I
W P M U Response W P U M
N N
R U T R U T
RS-232C

RS-422

RS-422 INTERFACE

1:1 connection (User-defined, RS-422)

Fig. 9.1 An example of system configuration

The following table shows how to write, download, and execute an user-defined frame to
communicate with MITSUBISH PLC.

Step Action Description

Setting basic By using frame editor, set basic parameters as it complies
1
parameters with the MITSUBISH’s protocol.
Write an user-defined frame complies with the
2 Writing frame
MITSUBISHI’s protocol.
Download basic Download the basic parameters and user-defined frame
3 parameters and to the MASTER-K Cnet module. (Refer the chapter 6.2.4
frames for details)
Write a sequence program by using SND, RCV
Write sequence
4 instructions. Refer the chapter 6.3 for usage of each
program
instructions.
Download a
5 Download the sequence program to the CPU module
sequence program
By the monitoring function of KGL-WIN, check the
communication status. If the communication is not
6 Monitoring
operate normally, check the transmitted data by the
monitoring function of frame editor.

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1) MITSUBISHI’s dedicated protocol

In this example, let’s assume the other manufacturer’s PLC is MITSUBISHI’s AJ71C24
(PLC #2), and the MASTER-K PLC(PLC#1) reads the D000 of PLC#2 and store in P002.
The MASTER-K Cnet module communicates with MITSUBISHI’s dedicated protocol, and
the structure of MITSUBISHI’s dedicated protocol is as following;

Send frame
Protocol : [ENQ] 0 0 F F W R 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 1 [ETX]
Description
Station number : 00
PLC number : FF (Self-station)
Command : WR (Word Read)
Wait :0
Start address : D0000
Numbers of word : 01

Receive frame
Protocol : [STX] 0 0 F F A 1 2 B [ETX]
Description
Station number : 00
PLC number : FF (Self-station)
Data : hA12B

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The following three figures (6.27, 6.28, and 6.29) show examples of user-defined frames
written for MITSUBISHI’s dedicated protocol.

Fig. 9.2 Frame list

The following figure 6.28 shows an example of send frame setting. In the segment 1, the
station number, PLC number, command, waiting, and device type is assigned. In the
segment 2, the D area address to be read is assigned as ‘array’ type variable ‘SD1.’.
When write a sequence program, the address of D area should be stored in ‘SD1.’ as 2
bytes string (range : 0000 ~ 9999) format. Finally, the length of data to be read is
assigned as constant. (in this example, h01)
In the segment 1 of receiving frame, the station number and PLC number is assigned as
constant format. Then, the memory address of MASTER-K PLC at which the received
data to be stored is assigned as array variable ‘RD1.’ It will be designated in sequence
program with ‘RCV’ instruction.

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Fig. 9.3 Send frame

Fig. 9.4 Receive frame

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The following figure 6.30 and 6.31 show examples of sequence program.

Fig. 9.5 An example of ‘SND’ instruction

Store the name of sending frame (‘send’) in D010 ~ D017 (8 words). The name is
stored as following;
D017 D016 D015 D014 D013 D012 D011 D010
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s e n d

Assign the address of PLC#2 to be read. In this example, h0000 (D0000) will be read.

Send the frame ‘send’ at every 0.5 second.

Assign the slot number at which the Cnet module is mounted, and communication
channel. (h0101 : slot 1, RS-422)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the sending data (SD1.) is stored.

Assign the number of bytes to be sent.

Assign the address at which the communication status is stored (1 word).
Bit 0 : Done signal (No error : 1 scan on, Error : keep on state)
Bit 1 : Error signal (Normal : off, Error : on)
Bit 2 ~ 7 : Not used
Bit 8 ~ F : Error code (hexadecimal format)

M020 : Store the numbers of data transmission
M021 : Store the number of error occurrence

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Fig. 9.6 An example of ‘RCV’ instruction

Store the name of frame (‘rcv’) at D1010 ~ D1017 (8 words).

D1017 D1016 D1015 D1014 D1013 D1012 D1011 D1010
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r c v

Receive the frame.

Assign the slot number and communication channel. (slot 1, RS-422)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the received data will be stored.

Assign the device at which the numbers of bytes of received data is stored.

Assign the device at which the communication status is stored.

Generates a pulse (M300) after 5 seconds from the L121 turns on. It makes the RCV
instruction is executed every 5 seconds even if the L121 does not turn off (L121 error).

Counts the numbers of L121 error.

Counts the numbers of RCV execution and error occurrence.

Remark

For reliability of RCV instruction, please use those input conditions with RCV instruction as
shown in above example.
L121 : Turns on per 1 scan when the 1st frame of RS-422 is received at the slot 1.
M100 : Turn on per 1 scan when the RCV instruction is executed normally.
M101 : Turn on when an error occurs during communication.

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2) No-protocol mode
In this example, it will be described how to write frame to communicate with the AJ71C24
via ‘No-protocol mode’ of MITSUBISHI. Let’s assume that the MASTER-K PLC reads
D0049 of PLC#2, and sends D0100 to PLC#2. The D0100 of PLC#1 is increased by 1
every 0.5 seconds.
The frame structure is as following;

Send frame
Protocol : [ENQ] 0 0 F F W R 0 xxxx [ETX]
In this example, only ‘xxxx’ is valid for communication. The previous data
( [ENQ]00FFWR0 ) is used for dummy data filling the protocol format.

Receive frame
Protocol : (No header) xxxx (No tail)
xxxx : the received data

The following figures (figure 6.32 ~ 6.34) show how to write an user-defined protocol for
‘No-protocol’ mode communication with AJ71C24.

Fig. 9.7 Frame list

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Fig. 9.8 Send frame

Fig. 9.9 Receive frame

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The following two figures show an example of sequence program.

Fig. 9.10 An example of SND instruction

Store the name of frame (send) at D0010 ~ D0017 (8 words).

D017 D016 D015 D014 D013 D012 D011 D010
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 s e n d

Increase the data to be sent (SD1.) Because the SD1. is assigned as 4 ASCII
characters array variable, 4 hexadecimal digits of D0100 (hxxxx) will be transmitted to
the PLC#2.

Send the frame ‘send’ to the PLC#2.

Assign the slot number and communication channel. (slot 1, RS-422)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the ‘SD1.’ is stored.

Assign the number of bytes to be transmitted.

Assign the device at which the communication status is stored.
Bit 0 : Indicates the SND instruction is executed.
(No error : 1 scan on, Error : Keep on state)
Bit 1 : No error : off, Error : on
Bit 2 ~ 7 : Not used
Bit 8 ~ F : Indicates the error code

Counts how many times the SND instruction is executed and error occurred.

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Fig. 9.11 An example of RCV instruction

Store the name of frame (‘rcv’) at D1010 ~ D1017 (8 words).

D1017 D1016 D1015 D1014 D1013 D1012 D1011 D1010
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r c v

Receive the frame.

Assign the slot number and communication channel. (slot 1, RS-422)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the received data will be stored.

Assign the device at which the numbers of bytes of received data is stored.

Assign the device at which the communication status is stored.

Generates a pulse (M300) after 5 seconds from the L121 turns on. It makes the RCV
instruction is executed every 5 seconds even if the L121 does not turn off (L121 error).

Counts the numbers of L121 error.

Counts how many times the RCV instruction is executed and error occurred.

Remark

For reliability of RCV instruction, please use those input conditions with RCV instruction as
shown in above example.
L121 : Turns on per 1 scan when the 1st frame of RS-422 is received at the slot 1.
M100 : Turn on per 1 scan when the RCV instruction is executed normally.
M101 : Turn on when an error occurs during communication.

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The following figure 6.37 shows the sequence program of PLC#2. Please refer the
MITSUBISHI’s user’s manual for details.

Fig. 9.12 An example of AJ71C24 sequence program

Assign the receiving completion code and word / byte

Transmitting data

The number of transmitting data

Write transmitting data and numbers to buffer memory

Turn on the data request signal after data writing is finished.

Turn off the data request signal when the transmission completed signal (Xn0) turns
on.

Read the numbers of received data.

Receiving completion signal

Move received data to Y00.

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9.1.2 Communication between MK-Cnet modules

The Cnet module v1.7 or earlier does not support READ/WRITE instruction. To
communicate with MASTER-K Cnet module, therefore, the Cnet module should be set as
‘User-defined’ mode, and then an user-defined frame complying with LG’s dedicated
protocol should be written and downloaded. (After Cnet v2.0, no user-defined frame is
required when use READ/WRITE instructions)

1) RS-232C, 1:1 connection

Master K PLC #1 MASTER-K PLC #2

Mode 2 Mode 2

C Request C
P C L O P C L O
I I
W P M U Response W P M U
N N
R U T R U T

RS-232C INTERFACE

1:1 connection (User-defined, RS-232C)

Fig. 9.13 An example of system configuration

Increase the P002 of PLC#1, and transmit it to the P002 of PLC#2. The sending frame is
named as ‘A’ and downloaded to the CLM#1, then the receiving frame ‘B’ is downloaded
to the CLM#2.

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Fig. 9.14 An example of sending program of PLC #1

Store the frame name (‘a’) at D0000 ~ D0007 (8 words)

Increase P002 word by 1.

Send the frame ‘a’ to the PLC #2.

Assign the slot number and communication channel. (RS-232C, slot 0)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the array variable (SD1.) is stored.

Assign the data length of SD1. (byte)

Assign the device at which the communication status is stored.
Bit 0 : Turn on per 1 scan when the SND instruction is executed normally.
Bit 1 : No error : 0, Error occurrence : 1
Bit 2 ~ 7 : Not used
Bit 8 ~ F : Error code

Counts how many times the SND instruction is executed and error occurred.

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Fig. 9.15 Frame list

Fig. 9.16 Frame setting

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Fig. 9.17 An example of receiving program of PLC #2

Store the name of frame (‘b’) at D0000 ~ D0007 (8 words)

Receive the data from PLC#1.

Assign the slot number and communication channel (RS-232XC, slot 1)

Assign the start address of data block at which the name of frame is stored.

Assign the start address of data block at which the array variable (RD1.) is stored.

Assign the device at which the number of received data is stored.

Assign the device at which the communication status is stored.
Bit 0 : Turn on per 1 scan when the RCV instruction is executed normally.
Bit 1 : No error : 0, Error occurrence : 1
Bit 2 ~ 7 : Not used
Bit 8 ~ F : Error code

Counts how many times the RCV instruction is executed and error occurred.

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Fig. 9.18 Frame list

Fig. 9.19 Frame setting

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2) RS-422, 1:1 connection

Master K PLC #1 MASTER-K PLC #2

Mode 2 Mode 2

C Request C
P C L O P C L O
I I
W P M U Response W P M U
N N
R U T R U T

RS-422 INTERFACE

1:1 connection (User-defined, RS-422)

Fig. 9.20 An example of system configuration

Increase the P002 of PLC#1, and transmit P002 ~ P006 (10 bytes) to the P002 ~ P006 of
PLC#2. The CLM#1 is mounted on the slot 0 and station number is 0. The CLM#2 is
mounted on the slot 1 and station number is 1.

Fig. 9.21 An example of sending program of PLC#1

~ : Same as RS-232C connection

: Assign the slot number and communication channel (RS-422, slot 0)
~ : Same as RS-232C connection

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Fig. 9.22 Frame list

Fig. 9.23 Frame setting

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Fig. 9.24 An example of receiving program of PLC#2

~ : Same as RS-232C connection

: Assign the slot number and communication channel (RS-422, slot 1)
~ : Same as RS-232C connection

Fig. 9.25 Frame list

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Fig. 9.26 Frame setting

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9.2 Dedicated communication

9.2.1 Communication between MASTER-K Cnet modules

The READ / WRITE instructions are used for dedicated communication between
MASTER-K Cnet modules. Only one Cnet module that sends request frame will be
master station, and can use READ / WRITE instructions. If two or more Cnet modules
use READ / WRITE instruction, it will cause malfunction of network operation.

1) RS-232C, 1:1 connection

Master K PLC #1 MASTER-K PLC #2
Mode 3 Mode 3

C Request C
P C L O P C L O
I I
W P M U Response W P M U
N N
R U T R U T

RS-232C INTERFACE

1:1 connection (Dedicated, RS-232C)

Fig. 9.27 An example of system configuration

The following example shows a program that send 1 word from P004 of master station
(PLC#1) to the P002 of slave station (PLC#2 : station number 1), and receive P002 of
PLC#2 to the P005 of master station (PLC#1). The RS-232C channel of Cnet module
mounted on the slot 0 is used for communication. The communication status of WRITE
instruction is stored at M012 word.

Fig. 9.28 An example of program (PLC #1 : master)

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The following figure shows how to set basic parameters at master station and slave
station. (No frame setting is required)

Fig. 9.29 Basic parameter of master station

Fig. 9.30 Basic parameter of slave station

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2) RS-422, 1:1 connection

Master K PLC #1 MASTER-K PLC #2
Mode 3 Mode 3

C Request C
P C L O P C L O
I I
W P M U Response W P M U
N N
R U T R U T

RS-422 INTERFACE

1:1 connection (Dedicated, RS-422)

Fig. 9.31 An example of system configuration

The following example shows a program that send 1 word from P004 of master station
(PLC#1) to the P002 of slave station (PLC#2 : station number 1), and receive P002 of
PLC#2 to the P005 of master station (PLC#1). The RS-422 channel of Cnet module
mounted on the slot 0 is used for communication. The communication status of WRITE
instruction is stored at M012 word.

Fig. 9.32 An example of program (PLC #1 : master)

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The following figure shows how to set basic parameters at master station and slave
station. (No frame setting is required)

Fig. 9.33 Basic parameter of master station

Fig. 9.34 Basic parameter of slave station

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11 Installation and maintenance .........................................................................11-1

11.1 Installation and test run ....................................................................................... 11-1
11.1.1 Installation of Cnet module ............................................................................. 11-1
11.1.2 Cautions during installation ............................................................................. 11-3
11.1.3 Test run ........................................................................................................... 11-4
11.2 Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 11-6
11.2.1 Daily check...................................................................................................... 11-6
11.2.2 Regular check ................................................................................................. 11-7
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11 Installation and maintenance

11.1 Installation and test run
The maximum number of Cnet modules that can be mounted simultaneously is different
according to the CPU type. See following table for details.
CPU type Max. mountable number Mounting position Remark
K200S 4 Only mountable on
K300S 4 I/O slots of main base main base. (not on
K1000S 8 expansion base)

11.1.1 Installation of Cnet module

The following figure shows an example of installation with K1000S series. Max. 8
modules can be mounted on a main base board.

Node Node Node Node

#1 #1 #1 #1

P C Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module

O A B C D E F G H
W P
E U
R

Fig. 11.1 An example of installation with K1000S

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The procedure of installation is as following;

1) Prepare a basic system configuration required for Cnet module installation
2) Turn off the power of PLC system before starting installation.
3) Verity whether the connector of base on which the Cnet module to be mounted has any
foreign substance, and connector pins of Cnet module is damaged.
4) Be careful to not mount Cnet modules exceeding the maximum number of mountable
modules.
5) With communication cable not connected, correctly insert the projected part of module
bottom into groove of base board. After applying enough force to lock the upper part to
the locking device of base board. If the locking device is not tightly locked, CPU and
interface may have abnormal conditions.
6) By using switch of the front of communication module, set to operation mode to be used.
For operation mode description, see general specifications.
7) For cable connection of electric module, screw it in order to be tightly connected by using
locking screw of cable connector.
8) Power on after connection of communication cable, observe the LED operation states,
and verify its operation is normal or not. If it is normal, download and carry out frame and
program via frame editor definition and KGLWIN.(User defined mode).

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11.1.2 Cautions during installation

1) Correctly select which operation mode may be used by user for Cnet communication
module, and set the operation mode according to it. If the operation mode is not correctly
set, failure may be occur. Pay attention to this point.
2) Including self-station, station numbers of all stations must be different. If, in state of
dedicated communication mode set, the station number is duplicated, the communication
may has failure, and can not run normal communication.
3) For communication cable, use cable of specified specifications. If not so, serious
communication failure may occur.
4) Inspect whether communication cable is cut off or shorted before installation.
5) Tightly screw communication cable connector to secure the cable connection. If cable
connection is unstable, communication may have serious failure.
6) If communication cable is twisted as below or not normally connected, communication
error may occur.

Module Module Module Module

A B A B

7) Bifurcation of cable is not allowed.

Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module

A B C D A B C D

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8) Network connected by communication cable must be connected in order not to make

closed-circuit.

Module Module Module Module Module Module Module Module

A B C D A B C D

9) When long distance of communication cable is required, wire the cable in order to be
apart from power line or inductive noise.
10) If LED operation is abnormal, see chapter 12 troubleshooting in this manual to verify
abnormal cause. When problems occur continuously even if measuring, contact Service
station.

11.1.3 Test run

1) Preparation before starting test run
The following table shows items to be checked before starting test run of Cnet module.
Preparation Contents
Check for base – Does the power module fit to power module specifications?
module mounting – Is the battery of CPU module connected?
– Is the mounting of the entire base module good?
See user's manual according to each PLC type.
Communication – Is the connection state of communication cable good?
cable connection – Is the connection of each cable open loop type?
(for cable See Cautions during system configuration of 11.1.2
connected only)
Module mounting – Is the mounting state of communication module mounted in
main base good?
See Mounting and installation of 11.1.1
Switch check – Is the setting of mode switch correct?
– Is the setting of frame definition correct?

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2) Procedure of test run

Start
Power on :
1) Confirm input power.
2) Confirm communication cable connection.
3) Power on.
4) Confirm the lighting of power LED for power module.
5) Confirm LED states of CPU module.
If it is abnormal, see troubleshooting of each PLC type manual.
6) Verify whether the LED states of communication module are normal or not.
If it is abnormal, see chapter 9, troubleshooting of this manual.

Frame definition : Define frame with frame definition and download to communication module.

Programming : Perform programming in GMWIN and write to CPU module.

Sequence check : Confirm the operation of communication module according to program.

Program modification : If there is abnormality in sequence program, modify it.

Program preservation :
1) Save program to floppy or hard disk.
2) Print circuit drawing and the list with printer.
3) Write program to memory module if required.
Completion

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11.2 Maintenance

11.2.1 Daily check

Perform the following daily checks at everyday,

Contents to be
Checking item Criteria of decision Action to take
checked
Cable connection state Cable loosened Shall not be loosened Tighten the cable
Module tightening Tighten module
Module connection state Shall not be loosened
screw loosened screw
System operation Flash Flash(light off is abnormal)
See Appendix A1.
LED(7:SYS-RUN) checked -of CPU and interface
Channel operation Only if channel active LED
LED lights, data is normally
(0:RS-232C RUN Light On checked sent/received See Appendix A1.
8:RS-422/485 (If light off, communication
RUN) is disconnected.)
Communication
error LED Flash is abnormal
LED (5:RS-232C ERR Light Off checked (abnormal parameter See Appendix A1.
13:RS-422/485 setting or cable failure)
ERR)
TX/RX LED
(1/2 RS-232C Light off is abnormal
Flash
TX/RX (abnormal hardware of See Appendix A1.
checked
9/10:RS-422/485 module)
TX/RX)
System error LED If flash, it means system is
Light Off checked See Appendix A1.
(15:SYS-ERROR) abnormal.

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11.2.2 Regular check

Perform the following action 1 ~ 2 times per 6 months.

Check item How to check Criteria of decision Action to take

Ambient temp. 0-55 Adjust it in order to fit
Measure to general
conditions
Ambient

Ambient thermometer/hygrometer 5-95% RH specifications

moisture
(for use in panel,
Ambient Corrosive gas shall inside panel ambient
Measure corrosive gas
pollution not be there. criteria)
Loosening, Move communication It shall be tightly
Shaking module mount-ed.
Module
state

No dust or foreign Tighten screw

Dust, Foreign
Visual inspection matters shall be
matters
there.
Terminal
No loosening shall
screw Tighten with driver Tighten
Connection state

be there.
loosened
Closeness of
Distance shall be
compressed Visual inspection Correct
suit-able.
terminal
Connector No loosening shall Tighten connector
Visual inspection
loosening be there. locking screw.
AC 110/220V Modify power supply.
AC 85-132V
Power voltage check Measure voltage between Modify transformer
AC 170-264V
terminals tap.

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12 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................12-1
12.1 Classification of abnormal operations ...............................................................12-1
12.1.1 H/W or system error ........................................................................................12-1
12.1.2 Command error (User-defined communication) .............................................12-1
12.1.3 Receiving monitoring error ..............................................................................12-1
12.1.4 Sending monitoring error.................................................................................12-1
12.1.5 NAK response during dedicated communication............................................12-2
12.1.6 No response during dedicated communication...............................................12-2
12.1.7 Modem connection error during KGL-WIN mode ...........................................12-2
12.2 Troubleshooting by each error code ..................................................................12-3
12.2.1 Error type C01 : H/W or system error .............................................................12-3
12.2.2 Error type C02 : Command error (User-defined communication) ...................12-4
12.2.3 Error type C03 : Receiving monitoring error ...................................................12-5
12.2.4 Error type C4 : Sending monitoring error ........................................................12-6
12.2.5 Error type C5, C6 : Error during dedicated communication ............................12-7
12.2.6 Error type C07 : Modem connection error during KGL-WIN mode.................12-8
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12 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes error contents that may occur during operating system, finding causes,
and how to take action. For how to troubleshoot, tables that show Cnet communication errors is
provided in 12.1, and the troubleshooting is performed according to each error code in 12.2.

12.1 Classification of abnormal operations

12.1.1 H/W or system error

Error type Error indication Error contents
Error code values(1-6) of LED
C01-1 H/W value
converted into hex value
Error code values(9-B) of LED
C01-2 System
converted into hex value

12.1.2 Command error (User-defined communication)

Error type Error indication Error contents
The error flag of command The error flag becomes on.
C02 becomes on, and status value is
not 0. Or NDR of command does not become 1.

12.1.3 Receiving monitoring error

Error type Error indication Error contents
[No received data] message Incorrect frame definition by using frame
C03-01 occurs from the beginning during editor, or disagreement between command
requesting receive monitor start. and frame. Or incorrectly connected cable.
Bad cable connection
Monitor data is not received
C03-02 Disagreement of basic parameters between
during operating receive monitor.
communication stations

12.1.4 Sending monitoring error

Error type Error indication Error contents
Incorrect frame definition by using frame
editor, or disagreement between command
[No received data] message and frame. Or incorrectly connected
C04-01 occurs from the beginning during cable.(bad connection with communication
requesting receive monitor start. module)
CPU or communication module error occurs
Monitor data is not received Bad cable connection
C04-02 during operating transmission Disagreement of basic parameters between
monitor. communication stations

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12.1.5 NAK response during dedicated communication

Error type Error indication Error contents
Protocol disagreement of dedicated
NAK frame is sent as response to communication frame
request frame of other
C05 Bad cable connection
station.(NAK LED(4,12) of Cnet
module flashes) Disagreement of basic parameters between
communication stations

12.1.6 No response during dedicated communication

Error type Error indication Error contents
Incorrectly specified station No. of frame
No response is sent to request editor
C06
frame of other station.
Bad cable connection

12.1.7 Modem connection error during KGL-WIN mode

Error type Error indication Error contents
Operation mode setting error of Cnet
module.
Modem connection and
C07 Disagreement of initialization command of
initialization are not performed
modem.
Bad connection of cable and telephone line.

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12.2 Troubleshooting by each error code

12.2.1 Error type C01 : H/W or system error

H/W or system error

Does the LED ‘1’

Yes Internal memory Contact the
diagnosis error nearest service
turn on?
center
No

Does the LED ‘2’

Yes Buffer memory
turn on? initialization error

No

Does the LED ‘3’

Yes Did an error
Yes CPU internal
or ‘4’ turn on? occur in CPU? error

No No

Flash memory Yes Does the LED ‘5’

Does the Cnet Yes Re-mount the
diagnosis error module mounted Cnet module
turn on? correctly? correctly
No
No

UART Yes Does the LED ‘6’

Contact the
communication nearest service
turn on?
chip error center
No

Check the install status of Cnet

module and cycle the power of
system

Does the same

Yes Does it operate
Yes
End
error still occur? normally?

No No

Contact the Perform

nearest service troubleshooting to
center appropriate error

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12.2.2 Error type C02 : Command error (User-defined communication)

Command error

Yes Revise the program

Did command or referring the
link error occur? programming manual.

No

66 64 83
Is the status value
64, 66, or 83?
Frame name used Improper hex value Check the mode
No in command does is assigned in array switch and Cnet
not exist. variable. module is running
Check the Cnet Yes
module is mounted on Is the status value 16?
the designated slot at
‘sl’ of command
No

Yes
Is the status value 67?

Yes Revise frame and

Is the frame
No and command used sequence program
correctly? correctly
Yes
Is the status value 68? No

Yes Are all basic Yes Set basic parameters

Does the error code No parameters set of all station with
relate to command? correctly? same setting

No No

Is the cable Yes Contact the nearest

CPU internal error.
Contact the nearest connected correctly? service center
service center
No
Revise program Connect cable
referring command correctly
error code

Frame is not downloaded to

Cnet module. Download frame
and try again.

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12.2.3 Error type C03 : Receiving monitoring error

Receiving monitoring error

Is the received Yes

data monitored from the
beginning?

No

Yes Are sequence No

program and frame
written correctly?

Revise sequence
Yes Check the cable if program and frame
Is the cable connected there is cut-off or correctly.
correctly? improper connection

No

Yes Remove CPU error

Is there CPU error? referring CPU user’s
manual

No

Yes Verify error code, and

Does an error occur in perform corresponding
Cnet module? troubleshooting.

No
After closing monitoring screen
and frame editor, try again.

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12.2.4 Error type C4 : Sending monitoring error

Sending monitoring error

Is the received Yes

data monitored from the Does an error occur in
beginning? Cnet module?
Verify error code, and
No No perform corresponding
troubleshooting.

Yes Are sequence No

program and frame
written correctly?

Revise sequence
Yes Check the cable if program and frame
Is the cable connected there is cut-off or correctly.
correctly? improper connection

No

Yes Remove CPU error

Is there CPU error? referring CPU user’s
manual

No

Yes Verify error code, and

Does an error occur in perform corresponding
Cnet module? troubleshooting.

No
After closing monitoring screen
and frame editor, try again.

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12.2.5 Error type C5, C6 : Error during dedicated communication

Dedicated communication
error

Does the
Is there Yes used protocol accord Yes
any response from other with dedicated protocol
station? specifications?
Revise protocol according
No to the dedicated protocol
No specification

Does communication Yes

parameter agree?
Reconcile parameters by
No using frame editor

Is there an error in Yes

cable connection?

Contact the nearest service

No center

Is the Yes Check the cable if there is

cable connected cut-off or improper
correctly? connection

No

Is the station No. Yes Reconcile station numbers

assigned correctly in by using frame editor
protocol area?

No

Yes Verify error type, and

Does an error occur in perform troubleshooting
Cnet module? again

No
Contact the nearest service
center

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12.2.6 Error type C07 : Modem connection error during KGL-WIN mode

Modem connection
error

Is the operation Yes Is the modem is No

mode of Cnet module set connected correctly?
correctly?
Connect the modem
No correctly and try again
Yes
Change the operation
mode of Cnet module and Is the modem No
cycle the power initializing command set
correctly?
Correct the initializing
Yes command by using frame
editor
Check the modem is one
of recommended models
in user’s manual. If it is,
contact the nearest service

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A. LED display specifications .............................................................................. A-1

A.1 LED display during normal operation ................................................................. A-1
A.1.1 Operation status indications (display switch is not pressed) ........................... A-1
A.1.2 Station number / transmission specifications indication .................................. A-3
A.2 LED display during abnormal operation ............................................................. A-5
A.3 LED indication during power-on .......................................................................... A-6
B. Error code list................................................................................................... B-7
B.1 STATUS value (user-defined communication) .................................................... B-7
B.2 Error code during NAK occurrence (dedicated communication) ..................... B-8
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A. LED display specifications

A.1 LED display during normal operation
When the Cnet module (K4F-CUEA, K7F-CUEA) operates normally, it shows the operation and
transmission status via 16-point LED module. The display switch at the front panel of Cnet
module is used for toggling the two indication modes.

A.1.1 Operation status indications (display switch is not pressed)

1) K4F-CUEA and K7F-CUEA
LED # LED name Description Remarks
0 RUN On during RS-232C channel operation
1 TX On during transmission via RS-232C
2 RX On during receive via RS-232C
On during ACK transmission
RS-232C

3 ACK
/ Off after NAK transmission
On during NAK transmission
4 NAK
/ Off after ACK transmission
5 ERR On during protocol error / SIO error
6 MODEM On during modem communication mode
On during
7 SYS-RUN Blink during interfacing with CPU
normal operation
8 RUN On during RS-422 channel operation
9 TX On during transmission via RS-422
10 RX On during receive via RS-422
On during ACK transmission
11 ACK
/ Off after NAK transmission
R422

On during NAK transmission

12 NAK
/ Off after ACK transmission
13 ERR On during protocol error / SIO error
On during RS-485 setting
14 RS-485
/ Off during RS-422 setting
15 SYS-ERROR Blink during serious error occurrence

Remarks

The LED 15 will blink when system hardware error or serious software error occurred, and
the error status is indicated by upper 5 bits (LED 0 ~ 4). For details, see A.2 ‘LED display
during abnormal operation’.

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2) K3F-CU2A
LED # LED name Description Remarks
0 RUN On during RS-232C channel operation
1 TX On during transmission via RS-232C
2 RX On during receive via RS-232C
On during ACK transmission
RS-232C

3 ACK
/ Off after NAK transmission
On during NAK transmission
4 NAK
/ Off after ACK transmission
5 ERR On during protocol error / SIO error
6 MODEM On during modem communication mode
SYS-RUN / On during
7 Blink during serious error occurrence
ERR normal operation

3) K3F-CU4A
LED # LED name Description Remarks
0 RUN On during RS-422 channel operation
1 TX On during transmission via RS-422
2 RX On during receive via RS-422
On during ACK transmission
3 ACK
RS-422

/ Off after NAK transmission

On during NAK transmission
4 NAK
/ Off after ACK transmission
5 ERR On during protocol error / SIO error
On during RS-485 setting
6 RS-485
/ Off during RS-422 setting
SYS-RUN / On during
7 Blink during serious error occurrence
ERR normal operation

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A.1.2 Station number / transmission specifications indication

While the display switch is pressed, the LED display indicates station number and
transmission status in turn.
When the display switch is pressed first time, the station number is indicated in binary
format. When the display switch is pressed again after released, the transmission status
is displayed. According to this sequence, station number and transmission status are
repeatedly displayed in sequence whenever the display switch is pressed.
For distinguishing LED indications of station number and transmission status, the LED15
is used. When indicating station number, the LED 15 becomes on. It will turn off while the
transmission status is displayed.

1) Station number indication

The LED 0 ~ 4 shows the station number of RS-232C channel, and LED 8 ~ 12 shows
the station number of RS-422 channel in binary value.
LED # Bit value Description Remark
0 d0
1 d1 Display the station number of RS-232C
2 d2 channel. Binary value
3 d3 (Range : h00 ~ h1F)
4 d4
5 Not used
6 Not used Off during station number is displayed
7 Not used
8 d0
9 d1 Display the station number of RS-422
10 d2 channel. Binary value
11 d3 (Range : h00 ~ h1F)
12 d4
13 Not used
Off during station number is displayed
14 Not used
Station number /
15 transmission On during station number is displayed
status

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2) Transmission status indication

LED # Bit value Description Remark
0 d0
Communication speed of RS-232C Binary
1 d1
channel (300 ~ 38400 bps) value
2 d2
3 Data bit On : 8 bits / Off : 7 bits
4 Parity being/none On : being / Off : none
5 Parity type On : even / Off : odd
6 Stop bit On : 2 bits / Off : 1 bit
7 Not used Off during transmission status indication
8 d0
Communication speed of RS-422 channel Binary
9 d1
(300 ~ 76800 bps) value
10 d2
11 Data bit On : 8 bits / Off : 7 bits
12 Parity being/none On : being / Off : none
13 Parity type On : even / Off : odd
14 Stop bit On : 2 bits / Off : 1 bit
Station number /
15 transmission On during station number is displayed
status

Remarks

Transmission speed is converted from 3-bit values of d0 ~ d2 to hex, of which value is

shown as below table. The 76800 bps is provided in RS-422 channel of Cnet module v1.3 or
later.
LED status
Hex value Communication speed (baud rate)
d2 d1 d0
Off Off Off 0 300 / 76800 bps
Off Off On 1 300 bps
Off On Off 2 1200 bps
Off On On 3 2400 bps
On Off Off 4 4800 bps
On Off On 5 9600 bps
On On Off 6 19200 bps
On On On 7 38400 bps

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A.2 LED display during abnormal operation

LED operations during abnormal operation are divided into two cases;

When in state of SYS-ERROR LED is off, the other error LEDs blinks at intervals. It
means that installation of communication cable or parameter setting is improper or
program preparation is abnormal. At this time, it can be solved by seeing chapter 12,
‘Troubleshooting’.

When serious H/W error occur, the LED 15 blinks in 1 second period, and the error
code is indicated by LED 0 ~ 4 in binary value as following table. When the serious
H/W error occurs, contact the nearest service center.
Error code Description Remark
h01 Internal memory diagnosis error
h02 Buffer memory reading / writing error
h03 Buffer memory access error
H/W error
h04 CPU interface error
h05 Flash memory read / write error
h06 UART (NS-16550) access error
h07 Operation mode setting error
h08 Reserved
h09 Address error
h0A Invalid instruction error
h0B Zero divide error
h0C ~ h1F Reserved

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A.3 LED indication during power-on

The Cnet module performs self-diagnosis through checking the H/W and interface with CPU.
When the diagnosis is finished without error, LED 0 ~ 5 becomes on in sequence and then start
normal operation. Please see chapter 10 for details of self-diagnosis

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B. Error code list

B.1 STATUS value (user-defined communication)

STATUS
value Meaning Action to take
hex decimal
There is no input or over 16
H0E 14 characters at the name of frame.
Check the input of the name of frame.

Position of Cnet module is incorrectly

H10 16 specified.
Enter a correct slot number

The specified slot for Cnet module is

H11 17 empty or Cnet module is not Check the specified slot and Cnet module
operating.
Wrong operands at program
H12 18 (Example : CH, LEN1, …)
Check the operands of program

Response frame not requested has Verify receive frame of self station or
H14 20 been received. transmission frame of other station again.
Response from Cnet module has not
Verify whether Cnet module is user defined
H15 21 been received.(waiting time
communication mode.
exceeded)
Operation of RS-232C/422 channel is Perform operation RUN with frame editor.
H40 64 not RUN. (Menu:[On-line-Operation switching])
Name used in frame editor and name
Reconcile frame name used in frame editor and
H41 65 used in sequence program do not fit
frame entered in sequence program.
each other.
Frame name can not be found due to 1) Download frame again.
H42 66 abnormal CPU during operation. 2) Verify whether there is abnormality in CPU.
1) Verify receive frame again.
Frame specified in command has not
H43 67 been received from other station. 2) Verify other station's transmission frame
again.
Frame has not been downloaded from
H44 68 frame editor.
Download frame.

Error occurs during conversion ASCII Verify whether received data is ASCII or HEX
H45 69 again.

HEX.
Array size specified in frame editor
Confirm data size again and fit it.
H46 70 and data size(specified in LENx) used
(Data size is Byte value.)
in program do not fit each other.
1) Verify contents of appropriate frame again
H67 103 Incorrect frame definition. with frame editor.
2) Download frame again.
Frame has not been downloaded from
H68 104 frame editor.
Download frame.

Correctly fit mode switch.

Operation mode is not user defined User defined communication mode
H73 115 communication mode. RS-232C : 0,2,4(0 is interlocking mode)
RS-422/485 : 2,5,6

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B.2 Error code during NAK occurrence (dedicated communication)

Error
Error type Contents Action to take
code
PLC system
H0001 Interface with PLC impossible Power On/Off
error
Check whether another
character than upper and
Error occurred when ASCII data value
H0011 Data error lower cases(‘%’,’-’, ’.’), and
is converted into digits
digits has been used, correct,
and execute again.
Device memory
H1132 Wrong specified device memory Inspect device type
error
Execution data number exceeding 120
H1232 Data size error Correct data length
Bytes
H1332 Data type error Data type mismatch between variables Equalize data type
H1432 Data value error Data value not digits Inspect data value
Data type mismatch with actual Equalize variable and data
H2432 Data type error
variable type of PLC program
Variable 1) P, M, L, K, D, T, C, F, S area
H7132 Inspect format, correct, and
request format exceeding error
H2232 then execute again.
error 2) Request format not fit
Monitor Registration number of appropriate Execute again after registering
H0090
execution error monitor not registered. monitor.
Execute again after adjusting
Monitor
H0190 Registered number exceeding range monitor registration number to
execution error
31 or less.
Monitor Execute again after adjusting
H0290 registration Registered number exceeding range monitor registration number to
error 31 or less.
* Station number error
* BCC error
* Main command / command type
error
No * Header and tail character error Check and take actions for
resp- No response
* Cable error error contents that may occur
onse
* Operation mode error
* Communication speed and
stop/data/parity bit error
* PLC error

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