How do I access the Com Scanner Input and Output tables on the Altivar Process Drive?

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Issue:
Access the Comm Scanner Input and Output tables on the Altivar Process Drive.

Product Line:
Altivar Process Drive (ATV630, ATV930, ATV650, ATV950, ATV660, ATV960, ATV680, ATV980)

Environment:
All serial numbers for Altivar Process Drive

Cause:
To configure the Comm. Scanner (Input/Output) tables:

Resolution:
Programming from the Drive:

[Communication] [Comm parameters] [Modbus SL] [Modbus Fieldbus] [Com. scanner input]
- Up to 8 input registers can be configured
- By default the first 2 registers are pre-configured
  - [Scan. IN1 address] nMA1 - 3201 (EtA Status word)
  - [Scan. IN2 address] nMA2 - 8604 (rFrd - Output frequency)
[Communication] [Comm parameters] [Modbus SL] [Modbus Fieldbus] [Com. scanner output]
- Up to 8 output registers can be configured
- By default the first 2 registers are pre-configured
  - [Scan.Out1 address] nCA1 - 8501(CMd word)
  - [Scan.Out2 address] nCA2 - 8602(LFrd - Output freq in rpm)

Programming from Somove:

[Parameter List] [Fieldbus] [Port - Modbus Serial] [Modbus Fieldbus]

screenshot

NOTE: This is not the same as the I/O scanning table that is used with Ethernet communications.

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Published on:8/11/2016Last Modified on:4/2/2025

How do I access the Com Scanner Input and Output tables on the Altivar Process Drive?

[Communication] [Comm parameters] [Modbus SL] [Modbus Fieldbus] [Com. scanner input]
- Up to 8 input registers can be configured
- By default the first 2 registers are pre-configured
  - [Scan. IN1 address] nMA1 - 3201 (EtA Status word)
  - [Scan. IN2 address] nMA2 - 8604 (rFrd - Output frequency)
[Communication] [Comm parameters] [Modbus SL] [Modbus Fieldbus] [Com. scanner output]
- Up to 8 output registers can be configured
- By default the first 2 registers are pre-configured
  - [Scan.Out1 address] nCA1 - 8501(CMd word)
  - [Scan.Out2 address] nCA2 - 8602(LFrd - Output freq in rpm)

Programming from Somove:

[Parameter List] [Fieldbus] [Port - Modbus Serial] [Modbus Fieldbus]

screenshot

NOTE: This is not the same as the I/O scanning table that is used with Ethernet communications.

If this article does not answer your question, check out our FAQ database that has answers to more commonly asked questions:

Frequently Asked Questions - Schneider Electric (se.com)

If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can call us at 1-888-778-2733 Option 2 and then 4 or e-mail us at drive.products.support@se.com to create a case with our Technical Support Team.

If you are not located in North America, please contact your local Customer Care Center for assistance:

Support | Schneider Electric Global (se.com)