18. Setup using PL7
b Configuring Modbus messaging
To use Modbus messaging in PL7, the “IP address”, “Subnet mask” and “Gateway address” parameters must be configured in the “Messaging” tab in the PLC Ethernet module configuration screen.
Data entered in the “Connection configuration” box is used to manage the PLC Modbus messaging service, but has no effect on IO Scanning which is an independent service.
Example: |
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PLC IP address | 139.160.69.245 |
Subnet mask | 255.255.254.0 |
Gateway address | 139.160.68.1 |
Drive IP address | 139.160.69.242 |
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Xway address 1.101
IP address 139.160.69.242
Protocol
MODBUS
Access
Mode
MULTI
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