Technical DataΒΆ

The MODBUS operating mode and the interface parameters are set in the PLC configuration: Configuring MODBUS RTU on serial interface

Description of the MODBUS protocol:

Supported standard See Serial interface: Configuring MODBUS RTU on serial interface
Number of connection points

1 client

Max. 1 server with RS-232 interface

Max. 31 servers with RS-485

Protocol MODBUS
Operating mode Client/server
Address Server only
Data transmission control CRC16
Data transmission speed

Up to 187.500 baud

(see Serial interface: Configuring MODBUS RTU on serial interface

Encoding

1 start bit

8 data bits

1 or 2 stop bits

1 parity bit (see Serial interface: Configuring MODBUS RTU on serial interface

Max. cable length for RS-485 1.200 m at 19.200 baud