Modbus Client
uniflow.plugin.modbusclient •
Category: Industrial Protocols •
Version: v1.0.4
Modbus Client Plugin Reference Manual
1. Overview
Plugin Name: Modbus Client
Type: Industrial Protocols
Identifier: uniflow.plugin.modbusclient
Description
Integration with Modbus TCP Servers.
2. Configuration Parameters
The following configuration fields are available in the User Interface for this plugin:
| Configuration Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| IP Address / Host | Specifies the ip address / host. |
| Port | Numeric value specifying the port. |
| Unit ID | Specifies the unit id. |
| Poll Interval (ms) | Numeric value specifying the poll interval (ms). |
| Connect Timeout (ms) | Numeric value specifying the connect timeout (ms). |
| Reconnect Delay (ms) | Specifies the reconnect delay (ms). |
| Health Check (ms) | Specifies the health check (ms). |
3. Exposed Routes & Data Types
The following routes are available in the Uniflow catalog for this plugin:
| Display Name | Route ID | Kind | Category | Access | Data Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| point.Name | point.Id | Value | point.Category ?? point.Area.ToString() | BuildAccess(point) | point.ValueType ?? SourceValueType.Int32 |
| Direct Access | Direct Access | Value | System | Write | String |
Route Parameters: Direct Access
This route requires the following parameters when executing commands or writes.
| Parameter Name | Display Name | Type | Required |
|---|
4. Usage Examples
Scenario A: Reading/Monitoring Data
To monitor data from Modbus Client, add the corresponding Input Node in the Rule Editor and select the desired property from the catalog. Link its output to any logical comparison or directly to an Action Node.
Scenario B: Triggering Actions
If the plugin supports writable properties or actions, use an Action Node in the Rule Editor. Configure the Target property to point to the Modbus Client action, and supply any required parameters mapping from your rule's logic.