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Application Note
Modbus Ethernet Communication of HMI as Modbus
TCP / Server (Slave)
This document explains about Modbus Ethernet communication of HMI as
Modbus TCP / Server (Slave)
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Table of Contents
Prerequisites for this guide 3
Configuration of HMI as Modbus / TCP Server (Slave) 4
Procedure to verify HMI Communication with Modbus
Simulation Software (Mod Scan) 7
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Prerequisites for this guide
Renu HMI : FP5043TN
FlexiSoft version : 2.30 or Latest version of FlexiSoft
Modbus Simulation Software (Mod Scan) / Third Party unit of Modbus
/ TCP Master (Client)
This application note is applicable for FP50**, FP40** with Ethernet
Interface, FL 050 and FL 100
System Overview:
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Configuration of HMI as Modbus / TCP Server (Slave)
Create New Application
Set IP address of HMI by Project > Properties > Ethernet Setting or
Refer below snap for the same
Select “Network Configuration”
Select “ COM 3 “ port as Ethernet and add Protocol as Modbus / TCP
Sever (Slave ) or Refer below snap for the same ,
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Add Required Modbus Tags of Modbus TCP / Master in Tag
Database of HMI. Refer below for Modbus Server / Slave mapping
addressing Table for the same. E.g. If Modbus Node Data coming
from 450001, Add D0 in Tag Data base.
Download your application of HMI , by selecting required options
of FlexiSoft (Firmware , Application , Ladder and Fonts )
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Procedure to verify HMI Communication with Modbus Simulation
Software ( Mod Scan )
Open Modbus Simulation S/W
Select Modbus Address , Length and Device ID in window
Select Connection > Connect > Remote TCP / IP Server and Enter
used IP address of HMI i.e. 192.168.0.248 and Port as : 502 or
Refer below snap for the same
Click on OK
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HMI (FP5043TN) Communicate with Modbus Simulation
Software (Mod Scan) as below
Conclusion:
By using above steps, you can Configure HMI as “Modbus TCP / Server
(Slave) in FlexiSoft application.
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