Fieldbus; Modbus Client I/O Setup - Universal Robots e Series User Manual

16.4 Fieldbus

16.4 Fieldbus
Here you can set the family of industrial computer network protocols used for real-time distributed
control accepted by PolyScope: MODBUS, Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.

16.4.1 MODBUS Client I/O Setup

Here, the MODBUS client (master) signals can be set up. Connections to MODBUS servers (or
slaves) on specified IP addresses can be created with input/output signals (registers or digital).
Each signal has a unique name so it can be used in programs.
Refresh
Push this button to refresh all MODBUS connections. Refreshing disconnects all modbus units, and
connects them back again. All statistics are cleared.
Add unit
Push this button to add a new MODBUS unit.
Delete unit
Push this button to delete the MODBUS unit and all signals on that unit.
Set unit IP
Here the IP address of the MODBUS unit is shown. Press the button to change it.
Version 5.4
WARNING:
Accessing disconnected signals stops your program.
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