Chapter 8: GSLogic Introduction
14) Several parameters in the GS4 drive are directly related to the GS4 PLC operation,
monitoring, or control.
Parameter/Setting Number Parameter/Setting Description
P3.03~P3.16 = 36
P3.03~P3.16 = 37
P3.48
P3.49
P4.62
P8.00 = 28
P8.20~P8.39
P9.01 = 1
P9.02 = 12
P9.08 = 6
P9.34
P9.37 = 2
P9.85
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Start operation of PLC functions in accordance with the following four steps.
1) Using the Menu key on the GS4 digital keypad, select 5: PLC, press Enter key (see figure
below).
The PLC can be connected to only when in Run or Stop modes. When it is in Disable mode the
communications to the PLC will be terminated.
▲
F 60.00Hz
▼
H 0.00Hz
u 540.0Vdc
JOG
Press
PLC functions are as shown in the lower right menu of the figure above; options 2 or 3
will enable the PLC communication connection. Choose 3 (stop) for now, or if you do not
know what the PLC might do if placed into Run mode.
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GS4 AC Drive Parameters Related to GS4 PLC
Multi-Function Inputs = PLC Mode Select bit 0
Multi-Function Inputs = PLC Mode Select bit 1
PLC Digital Input Mask
PLC Digital Output Mask
PLC Analog Output Mask
User Display = PLC D1043 Value (displayed only in hexadecimal)
PLC Buffers
Modbus Baud Rate = 9�6k
Modbus Protocol = 8,N,1 (RTU)
Restore to Default = Reset PLC (clear PLC)
PLC Command Mask
PLC Address = 2 (Cannot be the same as the address of the drive (P9�00))
PLC Frequency Command Force to 0
PLC
AUTO
→
13:34:44
1: Disable: No function
2: PLC Run: Enable PLC functions
3: PLC Stop: Stop PLC functions
Important: When the PLC is Disabled, the PLC Modbus RTU node does not exist,
and no communications to the PLC can occur. The PLC must be in Run or Stop for
GSLogic or a Modbus device to be able to connect.
DuRA
pulse
Menu
1. Param Setup
2. Quick Start
▲
3. Keypad Lock
▼
Press
↓
4
times
Menu
2. Keypad Lock
3. Fault Record
▲
4. PLC
▼
GS4 AC Drive User Manual – 1st Ed, Rev A - 10/20/2017
PLC Function
▲
1. Disable
▼
Press
2. PLC Run
3. PLC Stop
Choose option 3� PLC Stop
Press
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