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Connecting Modbus

  1. In SourceFlow, drag a Modbus Read node.
  2. Double-click the node, and then click next to Server to enter the information of your modbus server.
  1. CLick Add, and then enter the information of the data to be connected.
ParameterDescription
NameThe display name of the node (for visual identification only).
TopicOptional topic string passed to output messages.
Unit-IdThe Modbus slave ID of the target device (typically 1–247).
FCFunction code that specifies the Modbus action, e.g., FC 3 = Read Holding Registers.
AddressThe starting register address to read from (usually zero-based).
QuantityThe number of consecutive registers to read.
Poll RateHow often the node polls the Modbus device (e.g., every 10 seconds).
Delay to activate inputOptional delay before activating the input signal for polling.
ServerReference to a configured Modbus server (IP, port, protocol, etc.).
  1. Click Done.
  2. Connect a debug node at the end.
  3. Click Deploy at the upper-right corner, and then click Modbus Read node to trigger the flow.