How to address tags in a Modbus device

August 1, 2010

The memory of Modicon systems is divided into four basic areas – discrete inputs, discrete outputs, input registers, holding registers. In Modicon systems, these areas are addressed absolutely (see the "Modicon addressing" column in the table below). In a Reliance project, tags are addressed relatively always starting at 0 (see the "Reliance addressing" column in the table below).

Addressing tags in a Modbus device

Memory area Modicon addressing Reliance addressing
Register type Address
1. Discrete outputs (Coils) from 00001 Outputs (Coils) from 0
2. Discrete inputs from 10001 Inputs from 0
3. Input registers from 30001 Input registers from 0
4. Holding registers from 40001 Holding registers from 0

Example

In a Reliance project, a tag at 40011 is configured this way:
Register type: Holding registers; Address: 10

For more information, go to the page with a description of Modbus Communication Driver.

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