Quickstart Guide
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Modbus
Gen 2 Drivers

Modbus ASCII

7min

Note: If multiple stations are connected to the RS-485 bus, then use the Modbus ASCII Advanced driver instead of this one.

Review the following information for setting up and configuring the Modbus ASCII driver.

Manufacturing Connect Edge Compatible Series

Compatibility parameter

Compatible items

Driver type

Serial (RS-485)

When to use

Serial connection to a device using Modbus ASCII

Replaces Gen 1 driver(s)

To set up and configure this device in Manufacturing Connect Edge, you will need to do the following:

  • Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device
  • Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Manufacturing Connect Edge DeviceHub
  • Step 3: Configure the List of Registers

Step 1: Set up and Configure the PLC Device



Step 2: Set up the PLC Device in Manufacturing Connect Edge DeviceHub



Parameter

Value

Type

Modbus

Driver

Modbus ASCII

Device File

The file of the serial port you are using

Baud Rate

19200

Data Bits

8

Station ID

0

Stop Bits

1



Note: The address format in this Gen 2 driver is different from the Gen 1 driver (Modbus ASCII (Gen1)) for the same device. Learn more about Gen1 and Gen2 Driver Differences.

Name

Data Type

Address Format in Manufacturing Connect Edge

Min Address

Max Address

Description

D

bit

DDDD

0

9999

Discrete Input Contacts

C

bit

DDDD

0

9999

Discrete Output Coils

H

word

DDDD

0

9999

Analog Output Holding Registers

I

word

DDDD

0

9999

Analog Input Registers