Rockwell Automation 2711P Creating Modbus Applications - Manual (Page 24)

Publication 2711P-UM002B-EN-P - March 2007
24 Configuring KEPServer Drivers for Modbus
Add A Device
Now that a new channel is defined, you need to add a new device to
the channel. In most cases, selecting the default settings will allow
you to quickly configure and connect to a device.
Step 1 - Add a Device
Add a device by clicking on the Click to add a device hypertext or the
New Device icon. This will bring up the new device wizard. Here
you’ll add the information pertinent to the controller that you are
going to communicate with.
Step 2 - Enter a Device Name
In the New Device - Name dialog, enter a device name that will help
you identify the device later and click Next. In most cases, the device
will be a logic controller.
Step 3 - Select a Device Model
If the device you are defining supports more than one model, select a
model that best describes the device.
For this Protocol: Most Common Model:
MODBIS/TCP Modbus
Modbus RTU Serial Modbus
Modbus Unsolicited Serial N/A
Modbus ASCII Modbus ASCII