Setting The Fault Action - Allen-Bradley 1203-SSS User Manual

Setting the Fault Action

By default, when communications are disrupted (e.g., a serial cable is
disconnected) and control I/O is being transmitted, the converter and
connected SCANport product respond by faulting. You can set the
following actions:
Action
Fault
Zero data
Hold last state The SCANport product continues in its present state after a
ATTENTION: Risk of injury or equipment damage exists.
P4 - [Comm Flt Action] lets you determine the action of the converter
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and connected SCANport product if communications are disrupted. By
default, this parameter faults the SCANport product. You can set this
parameter so that the SCANport product continues to run. Precautions
should be taken to ensure that the setting of this parameter does not
create a hazard of injury or equipment damage.
To change the fault response configuration
1. In the main menu
2. Press ↑ or ↓ to scroll to P4 - [Comm Flt Action].
Figure 3.9 Comm Flt Action Parameter
Press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key to scroll
through the parameter list. Press the LEFT ARROW or
RIGHT ARROW key to modify parameter values. Press
the ENTER key to save a new value.
4> Comm Flt Action = Fault
3. Press → or ← to scroll to the desired value, and then press Enter.
4. Reset the converter. Refer to
Description
The SCANport product is faulted.
The SCANport product is sent 0 for output data after a communications
disruption. This does not command a stop.
communications disruption.
(Figure 3.6), press 1 to display the parameters.
Configuring the Serial Converter
Resetting the Converter
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in this chapter.