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Softing uaGate MB Configuration Manual

Softing uaGate MB Configuration Manual

For connecting modbus plcs via opc ua
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CONFIGURATION GUIDE
How to Configure uaGate MB
for Connecting Modbus PLCs via
OPC UA

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  • Page 1 CONFIGURATION GUIDE How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA...
  • Page 2 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA Table of Contents 1. Kapitel 1 ..............................1 1.1 Piet ipide qui nisi nest, ........................1 1.1.1 Xere nam ............................. 1 1.1.1.1 fugiae cuptur sitate ........................ 1 2.
  • Page 3 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 1. Preliminary Remarks The IP addresses used in this configration guide are shown for demonstration purposes. It is possible to use specific IP addresses of your installation instead. 2. Prepare Configuration Environment 2.1 Prepare Windows PC • Set IP address to 192.168.1.251 (or use your specific IP address instead) • Open applications • Internet browser •...
  • Page 4 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.2 Determine OPC UA Server Endpoint URI • Navigate to IT Settings/OPC UA Server • Determine Endpoint URI 3.3 Enter IP Address of MACHINE Port •...
  • Page 5 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.4 Add Modbus TCP Connection • Navigate to Machine Settings/PLC Connection • Enter IP address of Modbus Slave in IPv4 Address field NOTES: • Default settings are used within this configuration manual •...
  • Page 6: Check Network Settings

    Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.5 Check Network Settings • Check all network settings of PC for correct addresses • Check network settings of Modbus Slave for correct IP address © Copyright 2022 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 7 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.6 Define and Export Modbus Symbols • Enter Modbus symbols in Modbus Slave • Export Modbus symbols in text file for later import in uaGate MB NOTE: It is also possible to create the symbol file manually: Create new text file and define symbols using format <Item Name>=<Modbus Register> (see uaGate MB online help for full syntax information) © Copyright 2022 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 8 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.7 Import Modbus Symbols into uaGate MB • Navigate to Machine Settings/Modbus Connection/Symbol View • Import Modbus symbols as exported in Modbus Slave or defined manually (see Define and Export Modbus Symbols section) to uaGate MB • Navigate to Machine Settings/Symbol View for verifying the correct symbol import...
  • Page 9 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.8 Set-up OPC UA Demo Client • Start OPC UA Demo Client • Add new session • Enter OPC UA Endpoint URI as determined in Determine OPC UA Server Endpoint URI section in Endpoint URI field •...
  • Page 10 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA • In Configuration Browse window navigate to individual OPC UA item • Double-click on OPC UA item for subscribing © Copyright 2022 Softing Industrial Automation GmbH...
  • Page 11 Configuration Guide – How to Configure uaGate MB for Connecting Modbus PLCs via OPC UA 3.9 Verify OPC UA Connection • Enter values of some OPC UA items using OPC UA Demo Client • Check update of Modbus register value using Modbus Slave or Wireshark...
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