Modbus UDP (Gen1)
Note: This driver will be deprecated in a future release. We recommend using the Gen 2 Modbus UDP.
Review the following information for setting up and configuring the Modbus UDP (Gen1) driver.
Compatibility parameter | Compatible items |
|---|---|
Driver type | Ethernet |
When to use | UDP connection to a Modbus device |
Replaced with Gen 2 driver | Modbus UDP |
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 UDP (Gen1) |
Network Address | The device address you defined in Step 1 |
Port | 502 |
Station ID | 0 |
Name | Value Type | Address Format | 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 |