What is Modbus and How does it Work?

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The Modbus communication protocol is the oldest and by far the most popular automation protocol in the field of process automation and SCADA.
Knowing how to create Modbus based networks is essential for any electrical technician and engineer working in these occupation fields.
In this video, we will discuss what Modbus communication protocol is and the types of Modbus communication used in the industry.
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check your function you send to the slave and make sure you request the correct type of data for the device to reply for example if protocol is RTU address type if 01x or 00x you read/write bits otherwise if 04x to 06x depending on function you will read/write word(16bit) or use 2 cosecutive adresses to read/write(32bit word) data, note that some data may require 0 based indexing or 1 base indexing depending on your slave cpu

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Although modbus is VERY basic and FREE protocol in automation or industrial data communication, i am a bit shock when engineers, technician or operators for a huge process plant (in my case, District Cooling Plant) does not know modbus. They only know "high level interface" for any data interface. Maybe because they dont teach you this stuff even in college when studying electrical engineering (me too).

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Hi, do you recommend me a Modbus TCP IP or RTU splitter? Where I can find this? Thanks

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Modbus TCP does not require a splitter to join devices. Modbus TCP, just like Ethernet, can use a network switch to put multiple devices on a network. For Modbus RTU, devices can be connected via daisy-chained cable to a Modbus Master. However, if you need to connect a group of Modbus RTU devices to EThernet, I like the Moxa ioThink 4510 or RTA 460ESMM-N34-D gateway, which can communicate to up to 32 Modbus RTU devices.

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How can we calculate number of points supported for polling, given the baud_rate, scan rate and interframe delay. Do you know any formula? Thanks in advance.

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That number depends on a host of variables: number of DP nodes, baud rate, segment length, etc. There is no formula, a far as I know, but I have built large systems with 100+ Profibus nodes total across 4 or 5 segments at 500Kbaud and never had an issue (several thousand tags). If anyone has run into a limit, let us know! You can easily run into licensing limits (PO units) associated with WinCC (HMI platform), but the solution there is to buy more licenses!

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Is slave an io module or devices like sensors, actuators?

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In serial communications where there are multiple nodes on the network, timing of communications, sending of commands, and error handling are all tasks that are handled by the "master node". This usually exists in a control system as a communications card, like the Siemens CP card in an S7 system. "Slave" nodes are those that respond to the commands set by the "master". An example would be IM cards in a Siemens S7 system or devices such as VFD's. In a ProfibusPA network, sensors and actuators would be slave devices responding to commands and requests from the ProfibusPA master module.

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So is modbus a competitor to profibus and profinet or is it just a collection of those and others? Is there modbus DP?

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First, there is no Modbus DP. Modbus could be considered a competitor to Profibus and Profinet, but the capabilities of Modbus are limited as compared to Profibus. Modbus and Profibus are roughly based on the same electrical signal standard, but they are two very different protocols.

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If I configure two PLC's to communicate with each other with Modbus, how do I setup the messages on the PLC to send to the other one? Are the messages being sent on each PLC scan cycle?

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Modbus communication via PLC is done via a communication block. Depending on the type of PLC you have, you will configure the communication differently. Some PLC's use GET or READ statements to fetch variables from the other PLC, and some use SEND or WRITE statements to send variables to the other PLC.

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Hi, do you BMS BACNet in your course ?

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Is the communication between PLC s7-1200 and PC using ethernet cable a Modbus TCP?

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The interface is an MPI interface, which is a proprietary Siemens protocol (Multi-Point Interface). It is based on EIA-485 and has a configurable speed of 187.5 kBd to 12 MBd. MPI was the "inspiration" for the ProfiBus protocol. MPI can be connected in a variety of ways to the PC and S7 PLC, including a CAT5E cable.

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Hi, I am struggling with my assighemnt question explaining about ethernet and USB how it linked to PLC and what pros and cons of them. Please help, thank you in advance

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Hey, We are going to post a new video about Ethernet in a couple of weeks which may be helpful for your case.

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Hi What protocols to include in open protocol ? Pls help me ?

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Open PLC implies use of the IEC 61131-3 languages. These are ladder diagram, function block, structured text, instruction list and sequential function chart. Communication protocols could be any industrial internet (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, etc) or standard open protocol like Profibus or Modbus. .

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Can you upload a video to configure a modbus card MVI-46 MCM for SLC and communication of any device with it ???

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Hi Sarfraz, I will pass your request on to our creator team and see if they can put this topic on the list.

[@MrWaalkman]

It's a bit late, but for application specific questions I would visit PLCS.NET. There you can usually get answers for specific problems from engineers that have worked with the hardware/software in question.

[@paulvinmathew3084]

I have a basic doubt regarding the transmission of signals from slave to master. For example in conventional system, we use twisted pair cable to transmit signals from field devices (input or output) to PLC/DCS. so it will be like input Field device to Jb , JB to I/O cards, I/O cards to I/O modules, MODULES to processor and vice versa for output signals. So Modbus communication is established through any special cables or Cards ? Is there any conversion of signals in between . May be I sound stupid but I will be happy to have some clarity.

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Packet communication can carry another protocol, think of shipping boxes with product boxes inside.

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Coming from a BEMS background the word Modbus strikes fear and ensures days lost trying to get things working......long live Bacnet

[@carlosgarcialalicata]

Would you use Modbus to control lights off a house? Or is there anything better/newer?

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Modbus would not be typically used for home automation. This is normally done by controlling a relay embedded in a device you plug into an outlet and control via WiFi.

[@muhammadwaqar3406]

Im confused. Is rs-232/428 just the physical layer of ANY serial communication protocol or is it a complete serial protocol in of itself? By protocol i mean the methods of encoding and decoding messages on a binary level, the voltage levels and stuff. For example take i2c. It is a serial communication protocol. And we can implement it using a 2 wire bus( this id the physical layer). I can for all intents and purposes use a DB9 connector for i2c communication by just utilizing 2 pins and 2 wires in the cable.

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RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 are not protocols per the OSI standard definition for a protocol. They are electrical interfaces. They operate at what OSI would call Level 1. Profibus adds additional functionality at Level 1 and above for communications. Profibus is a true protocol that uses some aspects of RS-485 for electrical connections to the network.

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@@realpars ok thanks