10-2 10. MODICON
10.1.1 Modbus RTU
Communication Setting
Editor
Communication setting (Underlined setting: default)
PLC
Communication setting
Available Device Memory
The available setting range of device memory varies depending on the PLC model. Be sure to set within the range available for
the PLC to be used. Use [TYPE] when assigning indirect device memory for macro programs.
Notes on Creating Screen Programs
On the editor, the device memory address is specified in decimal notation. Thus, when the address of a connected device is
expressed in hexadecimal notation, convert the address into decimal one and add “1”.
Item Setting Remarks
Connection Mode
1 : 1
/ Multi-link2 /
Multi-link2 (Ethernet)
Signal Level RS-232C
Baud Rate 4800 / 9600 / 19200 bps
Data Length 8
bits
Stop Bit 1
/ 2 bits
Parity None / Odd / Even
Targe t Port No. 1 to 247
Switch Setting Contents Remarks
Communication
setting
RTU 9600 bps, 8 bits, 1 bit , even (fixed)
When the communication setting
switch is set to “mem”, the
parameters set in the PLC
programming software take
effect.
(Communication at 19200 bps
maximum is allowed.)
For more information, refer to
the PLC manual issued by the
manufacturer.
Device address 1 to 64
Device Memory TYPE Remarks
4 (holding register) 00H
3(input register) 01HRead only
0 (output coil) 04H
1 (input relay) 06H Read only