Proxus communicates with Fatek PLCs using the native Fatek ASCII protocol (over TCP).
Supported Protocols
| Protocol Type | Series | Connection | Port |
|---|---|---|---|
FATEK_Program_OverTcp | FBs, B1, B1z | Ethernet / Serial | 500 |
Connection Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Host | string | Yes | - | PLC IP Address |
| Port | int | No | 500 | Default Port |
| Station | byte | No | 1 | Station Number |
| ConnectTimeout | int | No | 3000 | Connection timeout (ms) |
Address Syntax
Fatek addressing is straightforward and matches the ladder logic references.
| Area | Prefix | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register | R | 16-bit Word | R0, R100 |
| Data Register | D | 32-bit Word | D0, D100 |
| Internal Relay | M | Bit | M0, M100 |
| Input | X | Input Bit | X0, X10 |
| Output | Y | Output Bit | Y0, Y10 |
| Timer | T | Timer | T0 |
| C0 | Counter | C0 |
Official Resources
- Fatek Automation: Downloads
Troubleshooting
For general protocol issues, see Protocol Issues. For connectivity problems, see Gateway Issues.
Although Fatek PLCs support Modbus, this driver uses the native Fatek protocol. Ensure your PLC port configuration matches this (or use the Modbus ProtocolType if you prefer Modbus).