Modbus RTU over TCP
Review the following information for setting up and configuring the Modbus RTU over TCP driver.
Compatibility parameter | Compatible items |
|---|---|
Driver type | Ethernet |
When to use | TCP connection to a Modbus server which has one or more Modbus RTU connections |
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
If the device is configured for Ethernet access, find its network parameters. Otherwise, use PLC software on your computer to configure the device for Ethernet access.
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Modbus |
Driver | Modbus RTU over TCP |
Network Address | The device address you defined in Step 1 |
Network Port | 502 |
Override Station ID | Select Enable or Disable |
Zero-Based Addressing | Select Enable or Disable |
Name | Value Types | Address Format | Min Address | Max Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D | bit | DDDDD | 0 | 65535 | Discrete Input Contacts |
C | bit | DDDDD | 0 | 65535 | Discrete Output Coils |
H | word, int16, int32, uint32, float32, float64 | DDDDD | 0 | 65535 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I | word, int16, int32, uint32, float32, float64 | DDDDD | 0 | 65535 | Analog Input Registers |
H_bit | bit | DDDDDdd | 0 | 6553515 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I_bit | bit | DDDDDdd | 0 | 6553515 | Analog Input Registers |