Tab 'Modbus TCP Master - General'

Object: Modbus Master TCP

This tab includes the basic settings for network communication.

Modbus TCP

Response timeout

The response timeout sets the time interval that the master will wait for the answer from a slave node. If the nodes do not answer within this time interval, then an error is recorded for hte implicit slave function block. The value entered for the time interval is also the default value for each node. For each node, you can still set a specific value within its Modbus TCP slave configuration.

Socket timeout

Maximum time to wait for incoming TCP/IP packages The bus cycle task can be blocked during this time, for example if a Modbus TCP slave is disconnected.

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