Modbus Functions

FP Web-Server V2.11

 

 

12.2 Modbus-TCP Server of the FP Web-Server in General

The FP Web-Server can be accessed by a Modbus-TCP client (SCADA) via Ethernet for PLC data communication. To do so, the FP Web-Server requests PLC data (MEWTOCOL protocol) via the 3-pin or/and 9-pin RS232C port. The 9-pin RS232C can alternatively communicate via Modbus-RTU protocol with a Modbus-RTU slave unit.

Modbus-TCP communication can also occur via modem. To do so, the client must first dial up the FP Web-Server's PPP-Server to establish a modem connection.

The Modbus-TCP server can handle up to 6 client connections simultaneously. If there are already 6 connections and another client wishes to establish a connection, the oldest connection can be ended automatically.

Up to 3 different port numbers are possible. Alternatively, these ports can be switched to UDP communication where each UDP port is assigned one task. Both of the FP Web-Server's RS232C ports can be addressed.

Features:

The Modbus-TCP client can address the FP Web-Server's two RS232C ports (MEWTOCOL or Modbus-RTU) by using a port number or unit ID.

Detailed information:

For more information on Modbus-TCP server settings and the respective server functions, please refer to the online help under the keyword "Modbus-TCP Server Settings".

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