Yaskawa VS-616G5 Modbus Plus Communication Card User Manual
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Table of Contents
Technical References / Yaskawa Support
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Modbus Plus Network
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Overview
Modbus Plus Network Introduction
How the Network Operates
Chapter 2
Getting Started
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VS-616G5 and Modbus Plus
Yaskawa Modbus Plus Communications Kit
Chapter 3
Installation of MB+ Board
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Installation Notes 
Installation of the MB+ Board into the VS-616G5 
MB+ Board Configuration 
Modbus Plus Communication Connection 
Chapter 4
Establishing Communications
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VS-616G5 Parameter Settings 
Communication Initialization 
Communication Error Detection 
MB+ Network 
Chapter 5
Modbus Plus MSTR Function
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Modbus Plus MSTR Function
MSTR Control Block 
MSTR Data Block 
MSTR Area Size 
Chapter 6
Basic MSTR Functions
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Types of Data 
Write Function 
Read Function 
Chapter 7
Special Modbus Plus Functions
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Executing a Global Write Function 
Enabling Global Write 
Executing a Global Read Function 
Using the ‘ACCEPT’ and ‘ENTER’ Commands 
Writing to the Global Frequency Reference Multiplier 
Origin of the RUN/STOP and Frequency Reference Commands 
Using the VS-616G5 Drive Register 001h 
Chapter 8
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Information 
Diagnostic LED (D2) 
MSTR Error Codes 
VS-616G5 Failure Codes 
Chapter 9
Examples
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Example #1 Write RUN/STOP and Frequency Reference 
Example #2 Read Output Frequency 
