EtherCAT to Modbus RTU Gateway
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4.
Modbus RTU Device Setup
NOTE
Before beginning the
“Modbus RTU device Setup”
process, ensure that your
ECAT-2610 module is operating correctly, refer to Chpater 3 “Getting Started” for more
detailed information.
Here, the M-7050D module is used as an example. For other Modbus RTU device or
third party Modbus RTU device, refer to the specific Quick Start Guide or User Manual
for that Modbus RTU device.
This Chapter provides a basic overview of how to configure the basic settings of Modbus RTU device,
including the Modbus ID, Baud Rate and Data Format ... etc., and how to modify the configuration
file to control the Modbus RTU device.
The following illustration is a quick reference of configuration and setup process for you to set up
Modbus RTU device.
Figure 4.1: Modbus RTU Device Setup
Configure the Modbus RTU Device
•Set Net ID, Baud Rate and Data Format, see Section 4.1 for
more detail.
Configuration file Settings
•Use ECAT-2610 Configuration Tool.exe to set Baud Rate, data
format and Modbus command...etc. depend on Modbus RTU
device, see Section 4.2 for more detail.
Upload the configuration file to ECAT-2610
Use ECAT-2610 Configuration Tool.exe to upload a
configuration file to ECAT-2610, see Section 4.2 for more detail.
Control Modbus RTU Device
•Use TwinCAT software to control your Modbus RTU device,
see Section 4.3 for more detail.