Utilizing Multi-Function Inputs/Outputs For Host - Omron CompoNet MX2 Series User Manual

3 Network Startup
Flexible Format Settings
The Flexible Format (Assembly 139/159) gives you the freedom to allocate inverter Modbus registers to
Remote I/O devices. A maximum of 8 words can be allocated for input and output.
Please refer to 4-4 Special I/O and Flexible Format on page 4-17 for details.
Parameter
P160
P161
P162
P163
P164
P165
P166
P167
P168
P169
P170
P171
P172
P173
P174
P175
P176
P177
P178
P179
Restarting the Inverter
Be sure to cycle the power supply of the MX2/RX-series Inverter to enable the changes.
Precautions for Correct Use Precautions for Correct Use
• Be sure that the POWER LED indicator is not lit when cycling the power supply of the
MX2/RX-series Inverter. Note that the time until the light turns off varies with the inverter
model.
• Some CompoNet Master Units in market may send Idle messages during specific events
(start-up, PLC program mode, etc). In this case, consider to set Operation at Idle Mode
Detection Setting (P048) to 02 (Ignore).
3-1-4

Utilizing Multi-function Inputs/Outputs for Host

The multi-function inputs and multi-function outputs built into the inverter can be used as general-pur-
pose inputs and outputs for the host.
Configure a type of Remote I/O that includes the multi-function input monitor and multi-function output
commands (Extended Control I/O, Extended Control I/O and Multi function I/O Monitor, Special I/O, or
Flexible Format) and set parameters as follows.
3 - 12
Description
Output Register 1 Contents
Output Register 2 Contents
Output Register 3 Contents
Output Register 4 Contents
Output Register 5 Contents
Output Register 6 Contents
Output Register 7 Contents
Output Register 8 Contents
Output Register 9 Contents
Output Register 10 Contents
Input Register 1 Contents
Input Register 2 Contents
Input Register 3 Contents
Input Register 4 Contents
Input Register 5 Contents
Input Register 6 Contents
Input Register 7 Contents
Input Register 8 Contents
Input Register 9 Contents
Input Register 10 Contents
Setting
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 1
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 2
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 3
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 4
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 5
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 6
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 7
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose output word 8
Not available for CompoNet Communications Unit
Be sure to set zeros.
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 1
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 2
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 3
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 4
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 5
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 6
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 7
Modbus register allocated to general-purpose input word 8
Not available for CompoNet Communications Unit
Be sure to set zeros.
CompoNet Communications Unit User's Manual (I582-E1)