There can be up to 256 node variables of 1 byte.
There are 3 packet types for these:
Format: <0x71><NN hi><NN lo><NV#>
Read an node variable, one of up to 256 single bytes. The reply has opc=97, or an opc=7C acknowledge error message (3) meaning no data if the variable is not used.
Format: <96><NN hi><NN lo><NV#><NV val>
The reply will be an opc=7C acknowledge (0) meaning OK, or (4) meaning no space if the variable is not used.
Format: <97><NN hi><NN lo><NV#><NV val>
The value of an node Variable , a reply to an OPC=71.