RS485 INTERFACE (MODBUS RTU)COMMUNICATIONS GUIDE

Format codes

Code

 

Type

Definition

 

 

 

 

F1

 

16 bits

UNSIGNED VALUE

Example: 1234 stored as 1234

 

 

 

 

 

 

F2

 

16 bits

UNSIGNED VALUE, 1 DECIMAL PLACE

Example: 123.4 stored as 1234

 

 

 

 

 

F3

 

16 bits

UNSIGNED VALUE, 2 DECIMAL PLACES

Example: 12.34 stored as 1234

 

 

 

 

 

F4

 

16 bits

2’s COMPLEMENT SIGNED VALUE

Example: -1234 stored as -1234 i.e. 64302

 

 

 

 

 

F6

 

16 bits

2’s COMPLEMENT SIGNED VALUE, 2 DECIMAL PLACES

Example: -12.34 stored as -1234 i.e. 64302

 

 

 

 

 

F9

 

32 bits

UNSIGNED LONG VALUE

1st 16 bits

 

High Order Word of Long Value

 

 

 

2nd 16 bits

 

Low Order Word of Long Value

 

 

Example: 123456 stored as 123456

 

 

 

i.e. 1st word: 0001 hex, 2nd word: E240 hex

 

 

 

 

 

F10

 

32 bits

UNSIGNED LONG VALUE, 1 DECIMAL PLACE

1st 16 bits

 

UNSIGNED LONG VALUE, 1 DECIMAL PLACE

 

 

 

2nd 16 bits

 

Low Order Word of Long Value

 

 

Example: 12345.6 stored as 123456

 

 

 

i.e. 1st word: 0001 hex, 2nd word: E240 hex

 

 

 

 

 

F13

 

32 bits

2’s COMPLEMENT SIGNED LONG VALUE, 1 DECIMAL PLACE

1st 16 bits

 

High Order Word of Long Value

 

 

 

2nd 16 bits

 

Low Order Word of Long Value

 

 

Example: -12345.6 stored as -123456

 

 

 

i.e. 1st word: FFFE hex, 2nd word: 1DC0 hex

 

 

 

 

 

F15

 

16 bits

HARDWARE REVISION

0

 

 

Prototype

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

F

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

G

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

10

 

 

J

 

 

 

 

11

 

 

K

 

 

 

 

12

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

M

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

N

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

P

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

Q

 

 

 

 

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GE MM300 manual Unsigned Value, Unsigned VALUE, 1 Decimal Place, Unsigned VALUE, 2 Decimal Places, Unsigned Long Value

MM300 specifications

The GE MM300 is a robust and versatile controller designed primarily for industrial automation applications. Built to tackle the demands of modern manufacturing environments, this controller offers a range of features that contribute to its popularity among engineers and operators.

One of the standout features of the GE MM300 is its scalability. The device can be easily configured to meet the needs of both small and large systems. Its modular architecture allows users to add or remove components based on the specific requirements of their applications, facilitating a more tailored approach to automation.

The MM300 supports various communication protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, and more, ensuring seamless integration with a variety of devices and systems. This feature significantly enhances interoperability, allowing users to connect the controller to existing infrastructure without extensive reconfiguration.

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The device is designed to operate in challenging industrial conditions, featuring a rugged construction that ensures durability and longevity. Its ability to withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and other environmental stressors enhances its reliability in demanding applications, which is crucial for minimizing downtime in production processes.

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