Omron CS1W-ETN21, CJ1W-ETN21 Error 03C6: Clock data write error

Omron CS1W-ETN21, CJ1W-ETN21 · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error code03C6

The CPU Unit failed to write clock data during a refresh operation. The manual's first action is: “Clear the CPU Unit error.”

Model
Omron CS1W-ETN21, CJ1W-ETN21
Display shows
Clock data write error (03C6)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 232

What 03C6 means

Clock data write error p. 232

Clock information cannot be changed because a bus error occurred between the PLC and the Ethernet Unit. p. 247

Common causes

  • 0001: Clock data could not be refreshed because of a CPU Unit error. p. 232
  • 0002: Clock data could not be refreshed because the CPU Unit could not write clock data in that operation mode. p. 232

What to do

  1. Clear the CPU Unit error. p. 232
  2. Refer to the Operation Manual, Construction of Applications: Automatic Clock Adjustment Function, and check the operating conditions. p. 232

If 03C6 is still not resolved

  • Turn OFF the power and restart the PLC. If the problem occurs again, replace the PLC, Backplane, or Ethernet Unit. p. 247
    “Turn OFF the power and restart the PLC. If the problem occurs again, replace the PLC, Backplane, or Ethernet Unit.”

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