SMAX MODBUS®
Byte 1
bit 8 … 10
Not used.
Watchdog
bit 11
When the Watchdog function is enabled (
device does not receive any message from the Server within
1 second, the system forces an alarm condition (the
alarm bit is activated). The alarm is invoked to
appear as soon as the Modbus network communication is
restored. Watchdog function is a safety timer that uses a
time-out to detect loop or deadlock conditions. For
instance, should the serial communication be cut off while a
command is still active and running, Watchdog safety
system immediately takes action and commands an alarm
to be triggered.
bits 12 … 15
Not used.
NOTE
Please note that should the alarm be caused by wrong parameter values (see
Wrong parameters list [0003 hex]
normal work status can be restored only after having set proper values. The
alarm is deleted automatically as soon as the communication is
alarm cannot be reset.
Current position [0001 hex]
[Register 2, Integer16, ro]
This register is meant to show the current position of the device at the moment
when the request is sent. The output value is scaled according to the set scaling
parameters, see
on page 64. Value is expressed in counts.
Current velocity [0002 hex]
[Register 3, Integer16, ro]
This register is not used and reserved for future use.
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