A&D AD-4971, Instruction Manual

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8
Modbus Communication
- 8.1
RTU Connection for Modbus
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Modbus Communication
Modbus is a communications protocol developed by Modicon, Inc. in U.S.A. Therefore, communication with Modbus
enabled devices can be performed without special programs. The AD-4971 uses Modbus RTU (using the serial
communication protocol of the RS-485) and Modbus TCP (with the serial communication expanded to TCP/IP).
Modbus communication can perform setting changes, reading of summary data, writing DI and reading of the DO
status.
Note
Changes of the product setting can only be performed for the product selected in inspection
mode through Modbus communication.
When group numbers or product numbers are changed by Modbus communication, the new
settings will be read. When the number has not been registered, a new registration is
performed and the settings are read.
8.1.
RTU Connection for Modbus
1. Display the " Communication settings " screen (Modbus
tab).
Select " Modbus/RTU " for Modbus mode.
2. Restart the AD-4971 after setting " Modbus ". After restarting,
the settings will become effective.
3. Input a slave address.
4. Display the " Communication settings " screen (Serial tab).
Modbus/RTU has 8 data bits.
5. Connect the cable to the communication interface and confirm
the communication.
Fig. 779 M Modbus/RTU Screen
Information
Refer to "
7.3.8. Connection Settings Screen (Serial Interface Tab)
".
8.2.
TCP Connection for Modbus
1. Display the " Communication settings " screen (Modbus tab).
Select " Modbus/TCP " for Modbus mode.
2. Restart the AD-4971 after setting " Modbus ". After restarting,
the settings will become effective.
3. Input a slave address.
4. Connect the cable to the communication interface and confirm
the communication.
Fig. 880 M Modbus/TCP Screen
Information
Refer to "
7.4.3. LAN Settings Screen
".