UR Series Chapter 2: Modbus Communication
UR Series Chapter 2: Modbus Communication
UR Series Chapter 2: Modbus Communication
Modbus communication
This chapter outlines the Modbus protocol, which is a standard protocol used for communication among devices. Use the
Modbus memory map provided when designing a client to access the UR device using Modbus.
The UR always acts as a slave device, meaning that it never initiates communications. It listens and responds to
requests issued by a master computer.
A subset of Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP/IP protocol format is supported that allows extensive monitoring,
programming, and control functions using read and write register commands.
2.1.2 Configuration
The Modbus slave address and TCP port number are configured during installation. See the Modbus Protocol section in the
Settings chapter of the Instruction Manual.
The number of remaining Modbus TCP connections available can be viewed in the Actual Values > Status > Comm Status
Remaining Connect option. The value is 4 when the EnerVista software is closed. See the Remaining Connection Status
section in the Actual Values chapter of the Instruction Manual.
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