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Issue
When a connection is attempted using Concept, the above message is returned.
Product line
Concept Programming software
Resolution
This is typically a Modbus timeout error.
- Verify that the transmit and receive buffers are set to High in the PC's COM1: port parameters.
- Try to connect to the PLC in ASCII mode at 2400 baud rate.
- Is the laptop running off a low battery?
- If the PLC is a Momentum, look for a bent pin.
- Are Allen Bradley drivers activated?
- It may be necessary to jumper out the handshaking (DTR/DSR) in the cable. The modified pinouts are included in the attached files.