FatekProgramMaster
Purpose
Fatek PLC programming port register reading and writing and operation control driver
Open the plugin
Enter "Development Configuration → Collection Configuration", create a device and select "FatekProgramMaster" in "Collection Plugin".
Supported channels and data types
| Channel type | Pre-configuration check |
|---|---|
| Serial Port | Confirm that the serial port is not occupied by other programs and maintains the same baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity bits as the device. |
| TCP Client | Confirm network reachability of the device IP, port, and gateway to the device. |
| TCP server | Confirm that the local listening address and port are available, and allow on-site devices to actively connect to the gateway. |
Optional data types: Boolean, Int16, UInt16, Int32, UInt32, Float, String
Plugin properties
Protocol parameters
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| PLC station number | Default: 1; fill in: text input. PLC station number; normal request range is 01H to FEH, default 01H |
Request packing
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of discrete points packed | Default: 256; fill in: text input. Maximum number of discrete points packed; single continuous read range is 1 to 256 points |
Address rules
- Yonghong PLC Boolean address: X, Y, M, S, T, C, such as X50; single read or write 1 to 256 points.
- WORD address: WX, WY, WM, WS, WT, WC, RT, RC, R, D, F, such as WY8, RT12, R100.
- The starting point of a discrete register view starting with W must be a multiple of 8, and the online numbering step for consecutive WORDs is 16.
- Single read or write of 1 to 64 WORD; non-Boolean variables must explicitly use a WORD address.
Special methods
| Method | Purpose | Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| ReadStatusAsync | Read PLC status | No parameters |
| RunAsync | Run PLC | No parameters |
| StopAsync | Stop PLC | No parameters |
Write, start/stop, reset, load, delete or control methods will change the status of field devices. Before execution, confirm that the equipment is in an operable state and prepare for stop or rollback measures.
Functions
| Function | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Read PLC status | Use Read PLC status to inspect mapped values, status, counters, recent messages, or the latest result. |
| Run PLC | Use Run PLC with an approved test point and confirm site safety before execution. |
| Stop PLC | Use Stop PLC with an approved test point and confirm site safety before execution. |
Device debug
Enter "Development Configuration → Collection Configuration", select the current device and click "More Functions", then open "Debug".
Dedicated debugging page
Open Development Configuration → Collection Configuration, select the device, and open More Functions → Debug. The following image shows the plugin-specific debug page.
Debugging notes
Read the PLC status first; running and stopping are high-risk controls and must be confirmed twice before execution.
Verify the configuration
- Use the plugin-specific debug panel with one confirmed test point or test message.
- Confirm that the returned value or received message matches the device point list.
- Perform writes or control operations only with an approved test point and the site safety procedure.
Troubleshooting
- The debug panel shows no result: Check the required inputs and plugin parameters, then inspect the device or target log for a response or error.
- Special method execution fails: Check method parameters and permissions; control, write or reset methods also need to confirm that the device is in a state that allows operation.
- The serial port device does not respond: Confirm that the serial port is not occupied, and check the baud rate, data bits, stop bits and parity bits.
Related links
- Collection configuration: View channel, device and common variable configuration.
- Plugin Index: Find other collection or data-forward plugins.