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 The buzzer beeps continuously.
 The buzzer beeps continuously.

When the GP's buzzer keeps sounding, one of two issues may be occuring:

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1 : The buzzer output bit in the system data area is ON.
Built into each GP, is a block of memory called the system data area. One of the bits in this area turns on the GP's buzzer. (When connecting to a PLC, it is Bit 01 of Word +14. When using Memory Link, it is Bit 01 of Address 11). By default, this block of memory is written into your PLC. If you inadvertently turn ON this bit, your buzzer will sound.
 
  If you use the bit for a switch or turn it on with the ladder on the PLC side, the buzzer of the GP will start sounding.

Recovery Method
Disconnect the PLC's communication cable and turn OFF the power supply of the GP. The values in the system data area will be reset and the buzzer output will be OFF.
If the PLC communication cable cannot be disconnected, use the PLC to turn OFF the buzzer output bit in the system data area (When connecting to a PLC, it is Bit 01 of Word +14. When using Memory Link, it is Bit 01 of Address 11).

2: The GP's system is damaged.
When the GP's system is damaged, the GP's touch doesn't function and the buzzer won't stop beeping. In most cases, an error, [System Error], is displayed.

Recovery Method
Disconnect the PLC communication cable and turn OFF the power supply of the GP. If the symptom still remains, download the project file to the GP again using a Force System Setup (in the Transfer Settings).
 


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