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5.2 Hardware Parameters

5.2.1 T3/T4 equipment​

5.2.1.1 Basic information​

  • Project Information

    • Name: The name of the device
    • Description: Type a description of the device here
    • Slot number: The number of the virtual location of the device in the device configuration

  • Device Information

    • Product model: Identifier of the device, used to distinguish products with different configurations, functions or specifications in the same product series
    • Device description: A detailed description of the device, including the characteristics, attributes, and functions of the device
    • Hardware model: The identifier of the device hardware, used to distinguish products of different manufacturers, different series, and different specifications
    • Firmware version: The current version of the device’s internal software (firmware), used to identify the software status of the device

5.2.1.2 Main control module​

  • Time Synchronization: Configure the IP address of the NTP server so that the device is connected to the NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, the device will be connected to obtain clock information from the NTP server to complete the clock synchronization, set a lower update interval can be kept between the clock to maintain a low error
  • Time zone setting: Time zone setting can ensure that the device displays the correct time and avoids time deviation. The time zone settings of devices in the same location should be as unified as possible
  • Startup: Keep the last state: After the device is powered on, it will maintain the running state of the last power on; Switch to the running state: The device will be switched to the running state after it is powered on; Switch to the stop state: After the device is powered on, switch to stop state
  • Local bus cycle: By properly setting the local bus cycle, you can ensure that data transmission between the CPU and the local I/O port is carried out efficiently and accurately, thereby improving the performance and stability of the entire system
  • Local update task: Choose to bind the target task, and the CPU update time will be consistent with the target task

5.2.1.3 GE​

  • General attributes: GE corresponds to GE1/GE2 and other Ethernet interfaces on the device, and the interface name shows the default name of this interface, such as: interface_1, interface_2; you can type a description of this interface in the interface comment

  • Ethernet protocol standard: The Ethernet protocol standard defaults to Standard Ethernet, which is based on the IEEE 802.3 standard and uses twisted-pair wires to transmit data using the CSMA/CD (Carrier Listening Multiple Access with Conflict Detection) access control method

  • Ethernet address: Connect to the subnet: Type the IP address of this device in the subnet in the IP address bar. The IP address of the device is used as the identification of the device in the subnet; IP address mask: IP address mask Determines the part of the IP address used to represent the network and the part used to represent the device, by adjusting the length of the IP address mask degree, which can divide a large network into multiple subnets to improve network management efficiency and security; Router address: The router is responsible for forwarding data packets from the source device to the target device. The routing table configured in the router determines the routing table of the data packet. Forwarding path, correctly configuring the router address in the device can ensure that data packets can be transmitted along the correct path

  • Modbus Server (TCP/IP)

    • Enable Modbus TCP Server: Check to activate Modbus TCP/IP communication

    • Server

      • Port: Modbus TCP server port (1-65535)

    • Device Address

      • Address: Modbus TCP server address (Default: 1, Range: 1-247)

    • Client Connections

      • Max Clients: Maximum concurrent connections (Default: 8, Range: 1-64)

    • Watchdog

      • Enable Watchdog: Activates system error monitoring and recovery
      • Timeout: Watchdog detection interval (Default: 2000ms, Range: 1-20000ms)
      • Close Connection: Terminates client connection on timeout

    • Data Refresh

      • I/O Update Cycle: Data refresh interval (Default: 10ms, Range: 5-1000ms)
      • Task Binding: Sync data refresh with task execution (Default: MainTask)

    • Data Area Length

      Data TypeDefaultRange
      Input Registers1%QW1-16384%QW
      Discrete Inputs8%QX1-65535%QX
      Holding Registers1%IW1-16384%IW
      Coils8%IX1-65535%IX

    • Error Handling

      • Reset to Zero: Clear values on communication failure
      • Retain Last Value: Preserve last valid data

    • Address Mapping

      Modbus AreaStart AddressAuto-Calculated End Address
      Input Registers0-65535Start + Length
      Discrete Inputs0-65535Start + Length
      Holding Registers0-65535Start + Length
      Coils0-65535Start + Length

    • I/O Address Mapping

      FunctionDefault StartRange
      Output (Input Registers)327680-65535
      Output (Discrete Inputs)32770.00-65535
      Input (Holding Registers)327690-65535
      Input (Coils)32768.00-65535

5.2.1.4 X​

  • General attributes: Where X can be set to standard Ethernet protocol or EtherCAT protocol
  • Ethernet protocol standard: Ethernet protocol standards can choose between Standard Ethernet and EtherCAT. Standard Ethernet is based on the IEEE 802.3 standard, uses twisted pair wires to transmit data, and adopts the access control method of CSMA/CD (Carrier Listening Multiple Access with Conflict Detection); EtherCAT adopts the Ethernet communication protocol, which is a high-performance, real-time, and reliable Ethernet communication protocol with the characteristics of High-speed data transmission, real-time and synchronization, flexible topology and high reliability, etc
    • The Ethernet protocol standard is Standard Ethernet
      • This interface is used as a GE network port
      • Ethernet address: Connect to the subnet: Type the IP address of this device in the subnet in the IP address bar. The IP address of the device is used as the identification of the device in the subnet; IP address mask: IP address mask Determines the part of the IP address used to represent the network and the part used to represent the device, by adjusting the length of the IP address mask degree, which can divide a large network into multiple subnets to improve network management efficiency and security; Router address: The router is responsible for forwarding data packets from the source device to the target device. The routing table configured in the router determines the routing table of the data packet. Forwarding path, correctly configuring the router address in the device can ensure that data packets can be transmitted along the correct path
    • The Ethernet protocol standard is EtherCat
      • This interface is used to connect to the EC protocol remote IO station
      • Bus cycle: The communication cycle between the CPU and the remote IO station. If set to 7ms, the CPU and the remote IO station communicate every 7ms
      • Automatically configure master/slave station: Checking this option will automatically configure the master/slave address in sequence. If you need to manually configure the master/slave address, please uncheck this option
      • Main Station Task: Choose to bind the target task, and the CPU update time will be consistent with that of the target task

5.2.1.5 PN​

  • Enable: Checking this option will enable this PN interface
  • General attributes: PN corresponds to the communication interface of the Profinet protocol on the device. The interface name shows the default name of this interface, such as interface_5, interface_5; you can type a description of this interface in the interface comment, where PN can only be set to Profinet protocol
  • Ethernet address: Connect to the subnet: Type the IP address of this device in the subnet in the IP address bar. The IP address of the device is used as the identification of the device in the subnet; IP address mask: IP address mask Determines the part of the IP address used to represent the network and the part used to represent the device, by adjusting the length of the IP address mask degree, which can divide a large network into multiple subnets to improve network management efficiency and security; Router address: The router is responsible for forwarding data packets from the source device to the target device. The routing table configured in the router determines the routing table of the data packet. Forwarding path, correctly configuring the router address in the device can ensure that data packets can be transmitted along the correct path
  • Main Station Task: Choose to bind the target task, and the CPU update time will be consistent with that of the target task

5.2.1.6 DP Interface​

  • Enable: Activates DP interface communication

  • General Properties: Profibus-DP protocol communication interface

  • Addressing

    • Master Address: Profibus-DP master station address (Default: 1, Range: 1-[Max Station])
    • Max Station: Highest station address (Default: 125, Range: 1-125)
    • Parameters
      • Baud Rate: Select Profibus-DP communication speed

  • Watchdog

    • Disable Slave Watchdogs: Deactivates watchdog monitoring for all slave stations

  • Master Task: Binds communication cycle to selected task execution

5.2.1.7 Modbus Server (RTU)​

  • Enable Modbus RTU Server: Activates Modbus RTU protocol

  • Device Addressing

    • Address: Modbus RTU server address (Default: 1, Range: 1-247)

  • Watchdog

    • Enable Watchdog: System error monitoring and recovery
    • Timeout: Detection interval (Default: 2000ms, Range: 1-20000ms)
    • Connection Termination: Closes client connection on timeout

  • Communication Parameters

    ParameterDefaultRange
    Baud Rate9600bps1200-115200bps
    ParityNoneNone/Odd/Even
    Data Bits85-8
    Stop Bits11-2

  • Data Refresh

    • I/O Update Cycle: Refresh interval (Default: 10ms, Range: 5-1000ms)
    • Task Binding: Sync with selected task execution (Default: MainTask)

  • Data Area Configuration

    Register TypeDefaultRange
    Input Registers1%QW1-16384%QW
    Discrete Inputs8%QX1-65535%QX
    Holding Registers1%IW1-16384%IW
    Coils8%IX1-65535%IX

  • Error Handling

    • Reset to Zero: Clear values on communication failure
    • Retain Values: Preserve last valid data

  • Address Mapping

    FunctionDefault StartRange
    Output (Input Registers)327680-65535
    Output (Discrete Inputs)32770.00-65535
    Input (Holding Registers)327690-65535
    Input (Coils)32768.00-65535

5.2.1.8 DI8/DQ8​

  • Enable: Activates PLC onboard I/O
  • I/O Addressing
    DirectionParameterDescription
    InputStart AddressOnboard input base address
    End AddressAuto-calculated
    Task BindingSync with selected task
    OutputStart AddressOnboard output base address
    End AddressAuto-calculated
    Task BindingSync with selected task

5.2.1.9 High-Speed Counter (HSC)​

HSC1-HSC4​

  • General Configuration

    • Counting Modes:

      ModeDescription
      A/B PhaseDual-channel quadrature counting
      A/B Phase 2x2x frequency multiplication for precise measurement
      A/B Phase 4x4x frequency multiplication for high-resolution counting
      Pulse+DirectionPulse counting with directional control
      BidirectionalDual-direction counting based on signal state
      UnidirectionalSingle-direction increment only

    • Terminal Assignment

      • A Phase Input: e.g., I0.0
      • B Phase Input: e.g., I0.1
      • Gate Input: Configurable trigger conditions

  • Counter Properties

    • Value Ranges

      ParameterDescription
      Initial ValueCounter starting point
      Lower LimitMinimum count threshold
      Upper LimitMaximum count threshold
      Compare ValueOutput trigger threshold

    • Limit Behavior

      • Stop Counting: Halt on limit reach
      • Continue Counting: Overflow handling

  • I/O Mapping

    • Input Address (Count Value): Base address with auto-calculated range
    • Task Binding: Sync with selected task

5.2.1.10 Pulse Output (PTO/PWM)​

PTO1-PTO4/PWM1-PWM4​

  • Output Types

    ModeDescription
    A/B PhaseQuadrature pulse output for motor control
    CW/CCWClockwise/Counter-clockwise directional control
    Pulse+DirectionSeparate pulse and direction signals
    Single PulseUnidirectional speed control
    A/B Phase 4xHigh-resolution quadrature output
    PWMPulse Width Modulation for analog control

  • Terminal Configuration

    • A Phase Output: e.g., Q0.0
    • B Phase Output: e.g., Q0.1
    • PWM Output: Configurable terminal

  • PWM Parameters

    • Period: Output cycle in μs
    • Duty Cycle Format: 0.01%/0.1%/0.0001% resolution

  • I/O Mapping

    • Control Parameters: Base address for pulse control data
    • Duty Cycle: Dedicated address range
    • Task Binding: Sync with selected task

5.2.1.11 Address Overview​

  • Local I/O Configuration Summary
    ColumnDescription
    TypeI/O module type (I=input/O=output)
    Input AddressModule input address range
    Output AddressModule output address range
    ModuleHardware module designation
    SlotPhysical slot location
    TaskSynchronized task execution