Communication
2.3 Modbus communication
SIMOCODE pro - Communication
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Modbus RTU function codes
General
Definition of function code
The function code defines the meaning of the message frame. The frame structure is also
defined by the function code.
Overview of the function codes
The table below provides an overview of the supported function codes. Which of these are
supported by SIMOCODE pro depends on the start address (see Section Modbus RTU data
tables (Page 277)).
Table 2- 33 Overview of the function codes
Function code
(decimal/hexadecimal)
Designation according to Modbus specification
04 / 0x04 (Page 101) Read Input Registers
06 / 0x06 (Page 103) Write Single Register
Read/Write Multiple Registers
Read Device Identification