Modbus TCP (Gen1)
Note: This driver will be deprecated in a future release. We recommend using the Gen 2 Modbus TCP.
Review the following information for setting up and configuring the Modbus TCP (Gen1) driver.
Compatibility parameter | Compatible items |
|---|---|
Driver type | Ethernet |
When to use | TCP connection to a Modbus device |
Replaced with Gen 2 driver | Modbus TCP |
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, follow the steps below.
To configure your device:
Note down the following information and refer to it when needed.
Device: Modbus TCP X20CP1381
Communication I/F: Ethernet. Refer to the following figure.
Reference image of device- Launch Automation Studio v4.6.2 software, create a new project, and then select identify hardware configuration online.
- Click Identify Hardware to browse the device automatically.
Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Modbus |
Driver | Modbus TCP (Gen1) |
Network Address | The device address you defined in Step 1 |
Port | 502 |
Station ID | 1 |
Name | Value Type | Address Format | Min Address | Max Address | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D | bit | DDDD | 1 | 9999 | Discrete Input Contacts |
C | bit | DDDD | 1 | 9999 | Discrete Output Coils |
H_Bit | bit | DDDDdd | 100 | 999915 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I_Bit | bit | DDDDdd | 100 | 999915 | Analog Input Registers |
H | int, uint | DDDD | 1 | 9999 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I | int, uint | DDDD | 1 | 9999 | Analog Input Registers |
H_Ulong | ulong, ulong(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9998 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I_Ulong | ulong, ulong(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9998 | Analog Input Registers |
H_Float | float, float(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9998 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I_Float | float, float(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9998 | Analog Input Registers |
H_Double | double, double(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9996 | Analog Output Holding Registers |
I_Double | double, double(big-endian) | DDDD | 1 | 9996 | Analog Input Registers |