Services Modbusgateway
IX20 User Guide
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(config service modbus_gateway client test_modbus_client)> fixed_
server_address value
(config service modbus_gateway client test_modbus_client)>
Leaveat the default setting of 0 to allow messages that match the Modbus addressfilter to
be forwarded to devices based on the Modbussaddressin the message.
h. To adjust the Modbusserver addressdownward by the specified value prior to delivering
the message, use adjust_server_address:
(config service modbus_gateway client test_modbus_client)> adjust_
server_address value
(config service modbus_gateway client test_modbus_client)>
where value is an integer from 0 to 255. Leave at the default setting of 0 to not adjust the
server address.
If a packet contains a Modbusserver addressabove the amount entered here, the address
will be adjusted downward by this amount before the packet is delivered. Thisallowsyou
to configure clients on the gateway that will forward messages to remote deviceswith the
same Modbusaddresson different buses. For example, if there are two deviceson two
different buses that havethe same Modbus address of 10, you can create two clientson
the gateway:
n
Client one:
l
filter set to 10.
This will configure the gateway to deliver all messagesthat have the Modbusserver
addressof 10 to this device.
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Client two:
l
filter set to 20.
l
adjust_server_addressset to 10.
This will configure the gateway to deliver all messagesthat have the Modbusserver
addressaddress of 20 to the device with address10.
i. Repeat the above instructionsfor additional clients.
6. Save the configuration and apply the change
(config)> save
Configuration saved.
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7. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.
Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection
menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.
Show Modbus gateway statusand statistics
You can view statusand statistics about location information from either the WebUI or the command
line.
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