Appendix B
Modbus Register Formats
Register Formats
The following are the available register formats that are used throughout the register map.
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MSW = most significant word (16 bits)
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LSW = least significant word (16-bits)
Double Word Register
Table 6 - Double Word Register Format
Number
Description
Start
MSW
Start + 1
LSW
Elapsed Time Register
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Range: 0 – 3,599,999 seconds (1000 hours)
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Write LSW first when writing in seconds format
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Use the Time Format coil to switch the format
Table 7 - Elapsed Time Register Format
Number
Description (Seconds Format)
Start
Seconds (MSW)
Start + 1
Seconds (LSW)
Start + 2
Reserved
Description(H:M:S Format)
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
17