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baud rate, data bits, parity & stop bits. The PLC's embedded modem
settings are: 9600, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit. You may need to
manually change your modem's communication settings to match
these via Hyperterminal.
0: No Error SB 72 OFF:
In order to work with a modem, you must select 'Use modem' in the PLC
Modem Configuration box . This causes SB 72 Initialize Modem to turn
ON when the PLC powers up.
Note that if the PLC has also been configured to use SMS messaging,
that the PLC will not be able to connect to a modem because the SMS
feature overrides the modem.
Check too, that SB 72 is not disabled in your program.
6: Modem Report
Error
Check the modem initialization commands. Refer to Configuring the
PLC to use a modem.
Other problems:
Problem Possible cause Recommended action
Modem is busy
Modem is
engaged,
or is being
initialized
Check that the modem is free.
Use the SBs: Modem Initialization Status listed above to check the COM
port status; communications cannot flow through the port during
initialization. For more information check the topic How the PLC works
with a modem.
Handshake
between modems
complete
('CONNECT'),
PLC does not
reply
Modem adapter
cable
Check the PLC-to-modem connection and pin-out, particularly that the
DSR is connected to the RTS on the modem side, as shown in Modem
Connections above.
PLC does not dial Incorrect phone
number
Check the PLC's phone book. Refer to Configuring the PLC to use a modem.
GSM modems
Problem Possible Cause & Recommended Action
Cell phone does not receive
message
Check the cell phone's SIM card; it may be full.
Check SMS System Bits and Integers for error messages
Using Hyperterminal for Modem Troubleshooting
You can use a standard Windows application called Hyperterminal to perform certain tasks, such as changing a
modem’s communication rate.
Note
The modem driver does not need to be installed in order to access the modem via
Hyperterminal.
Using Hyperterminal
1. Open Hyperterminal. The program can generally be located by clicking the Start button in the lower left
corner of your screen, then selecting Programs>Accessories>Communications>Hyperterminal. The