-1
Output Error
Allen-Bradley · MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers
What does -1 mean?
An invalid output has been specified for a PTOX instruction. Only Output 2, Output 3, and Output 4 are valid choices. This is a configuration error that causes the controller to fault, and the User Fault Routine does not execute.
Common Causes
- PTOX instruction configured to use an output other than the valid Output 2, Output 3, or Output 4.
- Typographical error or incorrect address assignment in the output parameter of the PTOX instruction.
Repair Steps & Checklist
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- 1
Verify the PTOX instruction is configured to use a valid physical output (Output 2, Output 3, or Output 4).
- 2
Correct the output address specified in the PTOX instruction within the ladder program to one of the valid options.
Verified technical data. Last updated: March 2026
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Source: Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers