Modbus Basics
Chapter 4: Configuration & Operation
Zlinx 485 Manager software is used to configure Zlinx 485 hardware. Using Zlinx 485 Manager, the system can be configured to operate in
Configuring Zlinx 485
Zlinx 485 modules can be configured to operate as Modbus nodes or as serial links in
Configuring Modbus Mode
When the Zlinx 485 receives a Modbus message to write to a discrete output (0xxxx addresses in its memory map), the Zlinx 485 module turns on its corresponding digital output. If a message containing holding register data is received (4xxxx addresses in its memory map), the Zlinx 485 module converts the value to a voltage or current signal on the corresponding analog output.
Figure 29. Modbus Mode devices may be PLCs, RTUs, DCSs, or other Modbus devices,
with links up to 32 nodes per Modbus network
Figure 30.
Digital and analog signals applied to the Zlinx 485 Expansion module’s input terminals are converted to Modbus messages to be sent back to the base module. Digital inputs are
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