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How to connect Unity Pro to a Modbus Plus network through the MBX Gateway Driver
Issue
How can Unity Pro connect from a remote PC to a PLC on a Modbus Plus network through the MBX Gateway Driver?
Product Line
- Unity Pro
- MBX Driver Suite
Environment
- MBX Driver Suite v6.0
- MBX Gateway Client
- Modbus Plus network
Resolution
Before proceeding, the MBX Gateway Client and Server must already be configured for remote access to the Modbus Plus network.
In Unity Pro:
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Open PLC > Set Address.
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Enter the Modbus Plus address of the target PLC.
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In Media, select the MB+ device corresponding to the MBX Gateway Client.
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The device numbering used by Unity Pro is offset by 1 compared with the MBX Gateway configuration.
Example: If the MBX Gateway Client is configured as device 1, select MBPLUS02 as the Media in Unity Pro.
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Select OK.
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From the PLC menu, select Connect to establish the connection to the PLC.
Released for: Schneider Electric Vietnam
