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General

Connect Fatek

Reference guide for Fatek FBs and B1 series PLC communication.

Proxus communicates with Fatek PLCs using the native Fatek ASCII protocol (over TCP).

Supported Protocols

Protocol TypeSeriesConnectionPort
FATEK_Program_OverTcpFBs, B1, B1zEthernet / Serial500

Connection Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
HoststringYes-PLC IP Address
PortintNo500Default Port
StationbyteNo1Station Number
ConnectTimeoutintNo3000Connection timeout (ms)

Address Syntax

Fatek addressing is straightforward and matches the ladder logic references.

AreaPrefixDescriptionExample
RegisterR16-bit WordR0, R100
Data RegisterD32-bit WordD0, D100
Internal RelayMBitM0, M100
InputXInput BitX0, X10
OutputYOutput BitY0, Y10
TimerTTimerT0
C0CounterC0

Official Resources


Troubleshooting

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For general protocol issues, see Protocol Issues. For connectivity problems, see Gateway Issues.

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Not Modbus

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).