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IGS-NT Communication Guide 03-2014.pdf
Modbus Protocol Description
Direct connection:
RS232, RS485, (I-LB+)
8 data bits
1 stop bit
no parity
Modem connection
8 data bits
1 stop bit
no parity
Communication speed:
9600 / 19200 / 38400 / 57600 bps
Transfer mode RTU
Function codes
o 3 (Read Multiple Registers)
o 6 (Write Single Register)
o 10 (Command)
o 16 (Write Multiple Registers)
The response to an incoming message depends on the communication speed. The delay is not
shorter than the time needed to send/receive 3 and ½ characters.
The complete description of Modbus communication protocol can be found in
http://modbus.org/docs/PI_MBUS_300.pdf
and
http://www.rtaautomation.com/modbustcp/files/Open_ModbusTCP_Standard.pdf.