Modbus TCP Driver
Information
Loads information directly from field devices or gateways using the Modbus TCP protocol
| Driver Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Driver Type: | Live |
| Platforms: | All |
Driver Settings
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| IP Address | The IP address or host-name of the Modbus TCP device |
| Port | The port to connect to (the default is 502) |
Point Settings
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | The type of IO/memory region to query |
| Address | The address to query |
| Unit | The Modbus TCP unit number to query |
Note that the address option above is the address without the register offset. So for example, an address of 4000 (or 40001, depending on the format) would have a Type of Holding Register and an Address of 0.
Likewise, digital input 42 would have a type of Digital Input and an address of 42.
Addresses are zero-based. Note that some address documentation starts at one rather than zero.
Installation
Windows:
Available on the ARDI Downloads site for Windows servers.
Linux:
sudo apt-get install ardi-modbustcp