Modbus Server Point Manager
This view creates and edits proxy points under a server Modbus device. It is the default view on the Points container for a ModbusSlaveDevice and ModbusTcpSlaveDevice, as well as on any points folder under those Points containers.
Figure 35. Modbus Server Point Manager view
To access one of these views, double-click the Points node in the Nav tree or right-click the component and click .
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Path | Displays the ord path of point. |
| Name | Displays the name of point. |
| Type | Indicates the type of point. |
| Out | Reports the current out value, including any point facets. This defaults to the single (configured) property value along with status for the proxy point. |
| Enabled | Reports if the proxy point is currently enabled for communication. |
| Tuning Policy Name | Displays the name of the tuning policy |
| Absolute Address | Displays the actual address that uses when polling for this discrete data point from the actual Modbus device. |
| Fault Cause | Indicates the condition at the last check. |
| Poll Frequency | Displays the poll services that is used in the device. |
| Data Address | Displays the address of the polled data item |
| Reg Type | Displays the register type. |
| Data Type | Displays the location of data. |
| Status Type | Displays the location of points. |
| Bit Number | Displays the bit number. |
| Beginning Bit | Displays the bit in the register. |
| Number of Bits | Displays the number of bits used for point. |
| Data Source | Displays the data source. |
| Number Registers | Displays the number of consecutive holding registers to read. |
| Device Facets | Represents the facets learned from the point. |
| Facets | Displays the facet value. |
| Conversion | Displays the units to use when converting values from the device facets to point facets. |
| Read Value | Displays the value read by the driver. |
| Write Value | Displays the value to be written. |
Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| New Folder | Adds new folder in the Modbus Network |
| New | Adds a new device |
| Edit | Edits the added devices |