Rockwell Automation 2711P Creating Modbus Applications - Manual (Page 18)

Publication 2711P-UM002B-EN-P - March 2007
18 Configuring KEPServer Drivers for Modbus
Step 3 -Select a Device Driver
Select a driver from the drop down list. The table below lists the
correct driver for each Modbus protocol.
Step 4 - Select a Network Adapter (for Modbus/TCP only)
The Network Adapter selection left allows you to select a specific NIC
card based on either the NIC name or its currently assigned IP
address. The list of available NICs will include either unique NIC cards
or NICs that have multiple IP addresses assigned to them.
Additionally, the selection will display any WAN connections you may
have active such as a dialup connection.
For PanelView Plus/PanelView Plus CE, select Default and click Next.
Step 5 - Enter Communication Settings (doesn’t apply to Modbus/TCP)
In the New Channel - Communications dialog, make sure the Modicon
controller configuration settings match those in slave controllers or
devices.
For this Protocol: Select this Driver:
Modbus/TCP Modbus Ethernet
Modbus RTU Serial (Master) Modbus Serial
Modbus Unsolicited Serial (Slave) Modbus Unsolicited Serial
Modbus ASCII Modbus ASCII Serial
Parameter Selections Recommended
Data Bits 5, 6, 7, 8 8
Stop Bits 1, 2 1
Parity None, Even, Odd Even
Baud 300 to 256000 9600 or 19200