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What is Modbus Poll Checksum Error error?
The Modbus Poll Checksum Error error is the Hexadecimal format of the error caused. This is common error code format used by windows and other windows compatible software and driver vendors.
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Modbus poll checksum error
I have a PLC connected to a modem. I can tap into the modem via ethernet and read the Modbus messages coming in. So I use Modbus Poll.
I’m getting a bunch of Checksum Errors and Insufficient Byte Received messages. How do i resolve this? Is this a cabling issue?
If I let this go long enough, sometimes the errors will go away on its own.
Any ideas on how to resolve this?
What kind of modem?
What’s it converting?
From what to what?
You mentioned that you do have good communication sometimes. I would check to make sure that the cable shield is only connected to one end.
What baud rate are you using? After checking the cable I would lower the baud rate to see if the errors are less.
I was also getting a Checksum Error using Modbus Poll to communicate via RS-485 to a MicroLogix ML1100. By examining the serial data, I observed that the PLC was echoing back the complete Modbus message followed by the data requested. This does not seem to follow the Modbus standard. I found an obscure setting in Modbus Poll that ignores the reflected data and makes the error go way:
Connection Setup —> Advanced —> Remove Echo (if applicable)
Your problem may be in the RS485 port of the PC or in the RS485 converter that you are using.
A RS485 comm transmits and receives over a single pair, when the port transmits it should automatically disable reception and then enable it waiting for a response but it seems that your port or converter does not do this switch correctly and keeps the reception enabled while transmitting and then receives the same bytes that it is sending.
What port or converter are you using?
Your problem may be in the RS485 port of the PC or in the RS485 converter that you are using.
A RS485 comm transmits and receives over a single pair, when the port transmits it should automatically disable reception and then enable it waiting for a response but it seems that your port or converter does not do this switch correctly and keeps the reception enabled while transmitting and then receives the same bytes that it is sending.
What port or converter are you using?
Good observation. It likely is the USB to RS-485 converter. It is a converter from Keller that I use with their level sensors. Thanks.
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Modbus Poll user manual
1. Modbus Poll
Modbus Poll is an easy to use Modbus master simulator developed for many purposes. Among others:
Designers of Modbus slave devices for quick and easy testing of protocol interface
Automation engineers that need to test Modbus devices or networks on site
Service engineers that want to read out and/or change specific service data from a device
Change Modbus registers in a slave device
Log data from Modbus devices
Troubleshooting and compliance testing
1.1. System requirements for Modbus Poll
Processor; 1 GHz or faster recommended
1 GB RAM
5 MB of available hard drive space
1024 x 768 display resolution
All Windows versions from Windows 7 to Windows 11 are supported.
Modbus Poll version 7 runs on Windows XP.
1.1.1. Silent install
Silent install require no user intervention and have no user interface. The user doesn’t see any dialog and isn’t asked any questions.
Use the command line /S switch.
1.2. End User License Agreement
You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using Modbus Poll. Unless you have a different license agreement signed by Witte Software, your use of this software indicates your acceptance of this license agreement and warranty. If you do not accept these terms you must cease using this software immediately.
Copyright.
Modbus Poll («The Software») is copyright 2002-2023 by Witte Software, all rights reserved.
Evaluation and Registration.
This is not free software. You are hereby licensed to use the Software for evaluation purposes without charge for a period of 30 days.
If you use the Software after the 30 day evaluation period a registration fee is required.
Unregistered use of the Software after the 30-day evaluation period is in violation of U.S. and international copyright laws.
One registered copy of the Software may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers, or installed on a single computer used by multiple people, but not both.
For information on order and pricing, please visit https://www.modbustools.com/order.html
Modbus Poll licenses are perpetual. Once you buy a license to a specific major version, and as long as you abide by the license agreement, you can use that version forever with no additional cost.
Distribution.
Provided that you do not include your License Key you are hereby licensed to make copies of the Software; give exact copies of the original to anyone; and distribute the Software in its unmodified form via electronic means. You are specifically prohibited from charging for any such copies.
LIMITED WARRANTY.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITTE SOFTWARE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS SOFTWARE, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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2. Modbus Poll Features
2.1. Connections
Modbus Poll read/write data from devices using:
Modbus RTU or ASCII on RS232 or RS485 networks. (USB/RS232/485 Converter)
Modbus Over TCP/IP. (Modbus RTU/ASCII encapsulated in a TCP packet)
Modbus over UDP/IP. (Modbus RTU/ASCII encapsulated in a UDP packet)
2.2. Supported Modbus Functions
02: Read discrete inputs
03: Read holding registers
04: Read input registers
05: Write single coil
06: Write single register
15: Write multiple coils
16: Write multiple registers
17: Report server ID
22: Mask write register
23: Read/Write registers
43/14: Read device identification
2.3. Data logging
Log data to a text file
Log data direct into Excel
2.4. Display formats
Each cell can be individual formatted.
Signed 16-bit register
Unsigned 16-bit register
32-bit signed integer with any word/byte order
32-bit unsigned integer with any word/byte order
64-bit signed integer with any word/byte order
64-bit unsigned integer with any word/byte order
32-bit float with any word/byte order
64-bit double float with any word/byte order
2.5. Miscellaneous features
OLE/Automation for interfacing with Excel VBA, Python etc.
Monitoring of data traffic
Print and print preview
Real time charting
3. Overview
Modbus Poll uses a multiple document interface. That means several windows can be opened. Each one with different data contents from different slave devices at the same time.
This picture shows two open windows. One reading 10 Holding registers from slave id 1 and another reading 10 Holding registers from slave id 2.
3.1. Help from anywhere
Press F1 and get context sensitive help on a topic associated with the current selected item.
SHIFT + F1 invokes a special «help mode» in which the cursor turns into a help cursor (arrow + question mark). The user can then select a visible object in the user interface, such as a menu item, toolbar button, or window. This opens help on a topic that describes the selected item.
3.2. Name cells
Here you can type any text for designation of the value cells. You can also copy/paste text from Excel cells.
3.3. Value cells
Show the data values of the Modbus registers. If you double click a value cell a dialog box lets you write a new value to the slave device. Typing a number in a value cell shows the dialog as well. It is possible to select the used Modbus function used to write the value.
The check box «Close dialog on Response ok» is used to automatically close the dialog box when a value is successfully sent. This is convenient when a lot of values are to be changed. In that way it is fast to select a new cell and then type a new value again.
3.4. Change font
Select the cells to be changed and then right click.
Select the cells to be changed and then menu → display → font.
3.5. Conditional colors
Conditional colors help you visually show values in specific ranges.
Default color: This color is used if none of the conditional colors evaluates to true.
Rule 1: This color selection is used if the expression evaluates to true. Rule 1 has precedence over rule 2.
Rule 2: This color selection is used if the expression evaluates to true.
greater than or equal to
less than or equal to
The «and» operator cannot be used when the data type is of float or 32 bit long type. The condition value is entered as a hex number if «and» is selected. It evaluates to true if any of the bits in both the cell and the condition value is 1.
3.5.1. Color example
Green color if the cell value is between 398 and 402
3.6. Scaling
Scaling helps you scale raw values to human readable values. Scaling works only for signed and unsigned 16/32 bit integers.
A line passing through the two points (X1,Y1) and (X2,Y2)
$Slope = m = (Y2 — Y1) / (X2 — X1)$
$Y = m * (X — X1) + Y1$
Number of digits after the decimal point.
Must be enabled to scale the value from the Modbus server/slave. Scaling is automatically disabled if other than a 16/32 bit integer display format is selected.
3.7. Real time charting
The chart can plot 12 series in real time with up to 100000 points in each series.
3.8. Address Scan
Scan an address range for a list of all valid addresses in a device.
3.9. Open a new window
To open another window you have 3 options:
Select new in the file menu
Press on the toolbar
4. Connection dialog
To open the connection dialog you have 2 options:
Select connect from the connection menu
4.1. Connection
There are 5 different connection types:
Serial:
Modbus over serial line. RS232 or RS485. A USB serial converter can be used.
Modbus TCP/IP:
Select TCP/IP if you want to communicate with a MODBUS TCP/IP network. In this case, slave ID is the same as the Unit ID used in MODBUS TCP/IP.
The port number is default 502.
If the connection fails then try if you can ping your device at the command prompt. If the ping command fails then Modbus Poll fails too.
Modbus UDP/IP:
Select UDP/IP if you want to communicate with a MODBUS UDP/IP network. This is the same as Modbus TCP/IP but the connection less UDP protocol is used instead.
Modbus RTU/ASCII over TCP/IP:
This is a RTU or ASCII message sent over a TCP/IP network instead of serial lines.
Modbus RTU/ASCII over UDP/IP:
This is a RTU or ASCII message sent over a UDP/IP network instead of serial lines.
Connection type 3-5 is not standard Modbus as specified by www.modbus.org but they are added for convenience.
Depending on your selection some other settings will be grayed.
4.2. Serial Settings
Use these parameters to set serial port settings. They are only available if the connection type is «Serial Port«.
Use this option to select RTU or ASCII mode. Default RTU.
Specifies the length of time that Modbus Poll should wait for a response from a slave device before giving up. Default is 1000ms.
Min delay between polls
This setting ensures a minimum delay until the next request is transmitted no matter the scan rate. The resolution of this setting is approximately 15ms. It’s possible on some computers to obtain better resolution but not all.
If you set this value lower than 20ms the 3.5 char time gap between response and a new request can’t be guaranteed. This is because the Windows scheduler switches tasks every 10 — 20ms.
If you Poll several slaves in a serial RS485 network you should NOT set the value lower than 20ms. This is to ensure the 3.5 char time gap.
In a TCP/IP network less than 20ms is ok.
Serial connection to only one slave device less than 20ms is ok.
4.3. Remote Server
Remote server settings are only available when using an Ethernet connection.
Servers IP address. Default is localhost 127.0.0.1
Server port number. Default 502
Max time to use to establish a connection. Default 1000
4.4. Advanced settings
RTS Toggle specifies that the RTS line will be high if bytes are available for transmission. After all buffered bytes have been sent, the RTS line will be low.
You can use this to switch direction if you have a 232/485 converter without an automatic direction switch.
The use of RTS controlled RS232/RS485 converters should be avoided if possible. It is difficult to determine the exact time when to switch off the transmitter with non real-time operating systems like Windows and Linux. If it is switched off too early characters might still sit in the FIFO or the transmit register of the UART and these characters will be lost. Hence the slave will not recognize the message. On the other hand if it is switched off too late then the slave’s message is corrupted and the master will not recognize the message.
DSR specifies whether the DSR (data-set-ready) signal is monitored for output flow control. If this member is TRUE and DSR is turned off, output is suspended until DSR is sent again.
CTS specifies whether the CTS (clear-to-send) signal is monitored for output flow control. If this checkbox is enabled and CTS is turned off, output is suspended until CTS is sent again.
DTR specifies whether the DTR will be enabled or disabled whenever the port is opened.
If your device or RS232/RS485 converter echoes the chars just sent.
5. Read/Write definition
Use this command to define the data to be monitored for the active window.
To open the Read/Write Definition dialog you have 3 options:
Select «Read/Write Definition» from the Setup menu
Press on the toolbar
5.1. Slave ID
Range 1 to 255. (MODBUS protocol specifications say 247). The value 0 is also accepted to communicate directly to a MODBUS/TCP or MODBUS/UDPВ device.
5.2. Function code
You can select 1 of 8 function codes.
5.2.1. Read functions
The data returned by the read functions are displayed on the grid window.
01: Read coils (0x)
02: Read discrete inputs (1x)
03: Read holding registers (4x)
04: Read input registers (3x)
5.2.2. Write functions
The write functions write the data displayed on the grid window.
05: Write single coil (Writes to Coil status)
06: Write single register (Writes to Holding registers)
15: Write multiple coils (Writes to Coils)
16: Write multiple registers (Writes to Holding registers)
5.3. Address
Addresses in the Modbus protocol are confusing! Some protocol specifications use the protocol/message address and others use device addressing.
5.3.1. Protocol/message address
Some protocol specifications use the protocol/message address counting from 0 to 65535 along with a function code. This is also what the new Modbus specifications use. This is the address inside the message sent on the wire.
Modbus Poll use protocol/message address counting from 0 to 65535.
5.3.2. Device address
Some protocol specifications use device address/registers. Registers counts from 1. The first digit describes the function to be used. That means the device address 40101 is identified by address 100. The «4» means Holding registers and 4x registers counts from 1. And even more confusing: 4x means function code 03 and 3x means function code 04!
5.3.3. 5 digits vs. 6 digits addressing
The address format 4x counts from 40001 to 49999. The next address is not 50000. In the old days 9999 addresses was enough. There are cases where 9999 is not enough. Then a zero is added. 40101 becomes 400101 and so on. This is called 6 digits addressing or extended addressing.
This is not a problem with Modbus Poll. 410001 become 10000. The «4» is thrown away and the rest 10001 is decremented by 1 as we count from 0 instead of 1.
5.3.4. Address examples
These examples show how to set up Modbus Poll if a specification uses device addresses.
Read Holding Registers
You want to read 20 registers from device address 40011 from slave ID 2 every 1000ms. From the «4» we know this is function 03 «Read Holding Registers».
Function = «03 Read Holding Registers (4x)»
Address = 10 (11 minus 1)
Read Discrete Inputs
You want to read 1000 coils from address 110201 from slave ID 5 every 500ms. From the «1» we know this is function 02 «Read Discrete Inputs»
Function = «02 Read Discrete Inputs (1x)»
Address = 10200 (10201 — 1)
5.4. Scanrate
The scan rate can be set from 0 to 3600000ms. Note that setting the scan rate lower than the transaction time does not make sense. If a serial connection at 9600baud is used and 125 registers are requested the transaction time is roughly 8 + 2 + 250 + 2 = 262ms + the gap (>3.5 char time) between the request and the response. In this case setting the scan rate at e.g. 100ms does not make sense as the transaction time is at least 262ms + delay in the slave (gap) + min time between polls. (Set in the connection dialog F3).
5.5. Read/Write Disabled
The «Read/Write Disabled» checkbox can be used to temporary enable or disable the communication for this window. A text (Disabled) is then shown along with the Tx and Error counters.
If «Read/Write» is disabled you can make single requests with the «Read/Write once» button or press F6.
«Read/Write once» button
5.5.1. Disable on error
Disable Read/Write in case of error.
5.6. Hide name columns
Hide all name columns. This is convenient to make more space if they are not used.
5.7. Address in cell
If enabled, the address is also shown in the value cell like: 2000 = 00000
5.8. PLC Addresses (Base 1)
This option will show the addresses as device addresses.
5.9. Enron/Daniel Mode
Enron or Enron/Daniels Modbus is Standard Modbus with a few «Vendor Extensions». The exact impact of these extensions is context dependent, but most common Modbus commands work as expected. There are some custom vendor-defined functions available — but few users expect or use them. The largest impact has to do with how 32-bit data values are read/written.
Enron-Modbus defines two special 4x holding register ranges:
4×5001 to 4×5999 are assumed 32-bit long integers (4-bytes per register).
4×7001 to 4×7999 are assumed 32-bit floating points (4-bytes per register).
Dealing with 32-bit values in Modbus is NOT unique to Enron-MB. However, Enron-MB takes the debatable step of returning 4-bytes per register instead of the 2-bytes implied by the term «holding register» in the Modbus specification. This means a poll of registers 4×5001 and 4×5002 in Enron-Modbus returns 8-bytes or two 32-bit integers, whereas Standard Modbus would only return 4-bytes or one 32-bit integer treated as two 16-bit integers. In addition, polling register 4×5010 in Enron-MB returns the tenth 32-bit long integer, whereas Standard Modbus would consider this 1/2 of the fifth 32-bit long integer in this range.
5.10. Rows
Specify the number of rows in the grid you prefer.
6. Real time Charting
Use this command to plot up to 12 data series in a chart in real time.
The real time chart is high speed and capable of drawing a new line as fast as new data is received.
All chart settings are stored with workspace. Save/Open Workspace
To open the Real time charting dialog you have 2 options:
Select «Real time Charting» from the Display menu
The X-Axis displays the number of seconds since the chart was started.
When the points reach the end of the chart there are 3 options:
Stop at end: The charting stops.
Restart at end: The charting starts all over again.
Continue: It continues until it reaches the max number of points or stop is pressed.
6.1. Settings
By default all 12 series are linked to the left Y-Axis. Check the «Right Y-Axis» check box if you want to link a series to the right Y-Axis.
The offset is useful to align data points on the same Y-Axis. For example, data points that are either 0 or 1 can be offset so they are not drawn on top of each other.
6.2. Zoom function
Zooming in on the chart can be useful if you want to see more details. The zoom is controlled with the left mouse button. To zoom a specific part of the chart, simply left-click on the chart (this will be the upper-left corner of the zoomed rectangle) and drag to the bottom-right. A rectangle will appear. As soon as you release the mouse button, the axes will automatically adjust themselves to the region you have selected.
If you left-click on the chart (like for starting a zoom) but if you move to the top-left corner instead, all the modifications done with the zoom and pan features will be canceled (the chart will be in the state it was before the manipulations with the pan and zoom).
6.3. Pan function
To pan the control, right-click somewhere on the control and move the mouse. The point under the mouse will follow the movement of the mouse.
6.4. Link data to the chart series
The chart doesn’t know which data to use unless you link a Modbus data cell to one of the 12 series. To do so select a value cell and from Menu→Display select «Link to Chart».
6.5. Export series
Save series data to disk or copy to clipboard. Paste the data direct in Excel for further processing.
The file is given a .csv extension despite the use of a non-comma field separator.
Delimiters: Select the character that separates values in your text file. Use tab delimiter when copy/paste to Excel.
Number of points
Max point value
Min point value
Average point value
7. Address Scan
Scan an address range for a list of all valid addresses in a device. Addresses are read one by one and the read result is shown in a list.
Scanning all 65535 addresses takes some time depending on connection type, server device etc.
7.1. Export Address Scan
Save Address Scan data to disk or copy to clipboard. Paste the data direct in Excel for further processing.
The file is given a .csv extension despite the use of a non-comma field separator.
Delimiters: Select the character that separates values in your text file. Use tab delimiter when copy/paste to Excel.
8. Display formats
Mark the cells to be formatted. Select one of the 28 display formats from the display menu.
8.1. Native Modbus registers
The 16-bit Modbus registers can be displayed in 4 different modes.
8.2. 32-bit signed integer
This combines 2 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Signed integer Big-endian
Signed integer Little-endian
Signed integer Big-endian byte swap
Signed integer Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD (Big-endian)
The decimal number 123456789 or in hexadecimal 07 5B CD 15
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 07 5B CD 15
8.3. 32-bit unsigned integer
This combines 2 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Unsigned integer Big-endian
Unsigned integer Little-endian
Unsigned integer Big-endian byte swap
Unsigned integer Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD (Big-endian)
The decimal number 123456789 or in hexadecimal 07 5B CD 15
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 07 5B CD 15
8.4. 64-bit signed integer
This combines 4 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Signed integer Big-endian
Signed integer Little-endian
Signed integer Big-endian byte swap
Signed integer Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD EF GH (Big-endian)
The decimal number -1,234,567,890,123,456,789 or in hexadecimal EE DD EF 0B 82 16 7E EB
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: EE DD EF 0B 82 16 7E EB
8.5. 64-bit unsigned integer
This combines 4 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Unsigned integer Big-endian
Unsigned integer Little-endian
Unsigned integer Big-endian byte swap
Unsigned integer Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD EF GH (Big-endian)
The decimal number 1,234,567,890,123,456,789 or in hexadecimal 11 22 10 F4 7D E9 81 15
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 11 22 10 F4 7D E9 81 15
8.6. 32-bit floating
This combines 2 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Float Big-endian byte swap
Float Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD (Big-endian)
The floating point number 123456.00 or in hexadecimal 47 F1 20 00
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 47 F1 20 00
8.7. 64-bit double
This combines 4 16-bit Modbus registers. It can be displayed in 4 different word/byte orders.
Double Big-endian byte swap
Double Little-endian byte swap
Byte Order: AB CD EF GH (Big-endian)
The floating point number 123456789.00 or in hexadecimal 41 9D 6F 34 54 00 00 00
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 41 9D 6F 34 54 00 00 00
9. Save/Open Workspace
If you open many related Modbus windows it is convenient to save a snapshot of the current layout of all open and arranged Modbus Windows in one workspace.
A workspace (*mbw) is a file that contains display information and file names of all open windows. Not the actual contents. To do this, go to File→ Save Workspace.
When you open a workspace file, Modbus Poll opens all Modbus Windows and displays them in the layout that you saved.
10. Export to csv
Export names and values to a Comma, Semicolon or Tab Separated Values File.
Comma Separated Values file (*.csv)
«Temperature»,»19.7″
Semicolon Separated Values file (*.csv)
«Temperature»;»19.7″
Tab Separated Values file (*.txt)
Temperature 19.7
Depending on your system, comma or period is used to separate decimals.
11. Export to Modbus Slave
Export names, values and formatting to a Modbus Slave file. *.mbs
Modbus Slave version 7.4.0 or newer is required to open the file.
12. Test center
The purpose of this test dialog is to help MODBUS slave device developers to test the device with any string of their own composition.
The list box displays the transmitted data as well as the received data.
You can have several test strings in the pull down list box. When you have entered a string then press the «Add to List» button then the string is added to the list.
The selected string is sent when the «Send» button is pressed.
Rest test strings from a file.
Store the test strings to a file.
Clear the test list.
Add the current test string to the list.
Add a CRC or LRC to the end of the input string.
When using the test center you may want to disable communication from other windows. Check the «Read/Write disable» check box in «Read/Write Definition» dialog. Setup→Read/Write Definition.
12.1. ASCII Example
String in the combo box:
The transmitted string if LRC is added
A CR LF pair is also added.
12.2. TCP/IP Example
Read 10 holding registers.
The first 6 bytes are the TCP/IP header.
12.3. Test center string file
With a text editor such as notepad or similar you can prepare strings to be used in the test.
The first line in the file must be the string «TestCenter». This is how Modbus Poll knows that the file is the correct format. Press «Open list» to open the prepared text file.
12.3.1. Content of a string list
12.4. Copy
Use the Copy button to copy selected Tx/Rx strings to the clipboard.
The SHIFT and CTRL keys can be used together with the mouse to select and deselect strings, select groups of strings, and select non-adjacent strings.
Leave this window open while doing other commands.
13. Modbus Data logging
You can log data to either a text file or direct to Microsoft Excel.
13.1. Text file
Select Log from the setup menu or use shortcut keys: Alt+L
Each Modbus Window logs to its individual text file.
When you want to stop the data logging then select the logging off command on the setup menu.
13.1.1. Log Rate
Write a logline for all Modbus requests. Log frequency as scan rate.
Specify the log rate in seconds. Independent of scan rate.
If the scan rate is e.g. 10000ms it makes no sense to set a 1 sec log rate as data is logged only when new data is ready.
13.1.2. Delimiters
As delimiter you can use one of following options:
Means that the values are organized in columns.
Values separated by a comma.
Values separated by a tab.
13.1.3. Log if data changed only
Specify that a new log line is written only if any data is changed since last log.
13.1.4. Log Errors
Specify that errors such a timeout etc. are logged.
13.1.5. Log Date
Specify that the current date is added to the log time.
13.1.6. Use «T» as delimiter
Specify that the time and date is delimited by the letter «T» as specified in ISO 8601.
13.1.7. Log ms
Specify that milliseconds are added to the log time.
13.1.8. Log address
Specify that the Modbus Address is added to the log.
13.1.9. Start Log when ok is pressed
Specify that logging is started when the ok button is pressed. Otherwise the log setup is just stored when *mbp file is saved.
13.1.10. Start Log when *mbp is opened
Specify that logging is automatically started when a *.mbp file is opened.
13.1.11. Flush to file immediately
This ensures that log lines are not cashed in the file system but physically written immediately.
13.1.12. Append
Specify that logs are appended to the selected file. Otherwise a new file is created.
13.1.13. New log file at midnight
Close the current log file and start a new file at midnight. A time stamp is added to your filename.
13.1.14. Header information
Insert header: Information is inserted in the top of the log file.
Name cells in top row: Insert names.
Poll definition: Insert ID, Function etc.
Name: Insert a name of your log.
Example of a text file with fixed width:
You can import the data in an Excel spreadsheet.
13.2. Microsoft Excel
This feature requires that Microsoft Excel is installed. Excel 2003 log is limited to 65535 logs as this is the max number of rows in an Excel sheet. Excel 2007 or newer is limited to 1,048,576 rows. Each Modbus Window logs to its individual Excel sheet.
Select Excel Log from the setup menu or use shortcut keys: Alt+X
Do not touch the Excel sheet while logging as this will interrupt the logging.
13.2.1. Log Rate
Each read: Write a logline for all Modbus requests. Log frequency as scan rate.
Select: Specify the log rate in seconds. Log is independent of scan rate.
Remark: If the scan rate is e.g. 10000ms it makes no sense to set a 1 sec log rate as data is logged only when new data is ready.
Stop after: Specify the number of log lines. Note that Excel 2003 is limited to 65,536 rows and Excel 2007 1,048,576 rows.
13.2.2. Header information
Insert header: Information is inserted in the top most 3 lines in the Excel sheet.
Name cells in top row: Insert names in row 3.
Poll definition: Insert ID, Function etc. in row 2.
Name: Insert a log name in row 1.
Excel log with header information.
14. Communication traffic
Select the menu Display→Communication to show the traffic on the serial line or Ethernet cable. Use the stop button to temporary stop the update for inspection.
Use the copy button to copy the selected line to the clipboard.
This window shows only data sent and received by Modbus Poll. You can’t use it as a data sniffer.
Leave this window open while doing other commands.
15. OLE/Automation
Automation (formerly known as OLE Automation) makes it possible for one application to manipulate objects implemented in another application.
An Automation client is an application that can manipulate exposed objects belonging to another application. This is also called an Automation controller.
An Automation server is an application that exposes programmable objects to other applications. Modbus Poll is an automation server.
That means you can use any program that supports VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) such as Visual Basic, Excel etc. to interpret and show the modbus data according to your specific requirements.
15.1. Excel example
You should display the Developer tab or run in developer mode when you want to write macros.
15.1.1. Excel 2007
Click the Microsoft office button and then click Excel options.
Click popular and then select the show Developers tab in the ribbon check box.
Note the ribbon is part of the Microsoft fluent user interface.
15.1.2. Excel 2010, 2016
Click on the file tab.
Click options. Excel Options window will open.
On the left pane click Customize Ribbon.
On the right pane, under Main Tabs, check the Developer check box.
Click OK. The Developer tab should now show in the ribbon (right most tab).
15.1.3. Excel sample code
This example opens two windows. One reading registers and another reading Coils.
Modbus Poll is hidden but you can show it by uncommenting the «ShowWindow» line. This will show one of the windows.
An example is also included with the Modbus Poll installation.
Start → All Programs → Modbus Poll → Excel Example
15.2. Python example
This Python example opens a window and set all possible data formats.
15.3. Connection Functions/Properties
The following properties and functions do the same as you setup in the connection dialog (F3).
15.3.1. Connection
Connection selects the desired connection. A serial port or one of the Ethernet connections can be selected.
Property Connection as Integer
0 = Serial port
1 = Modbus TCP/IP
2 = Modbus UDP/IP
3 = Modbus ASCII/RTU over TCP/IP
4 = Modbus ASCII/RTU over UDP/IP
15.3.2. BaudRate
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property BaudRate as Long
300
600
1200
2400
4800
9600 (Default)
14400
19200
38400
56000
57600
115200
128000
153600
230400
256000
460800
921600
15.3.3. DataBits
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property DataBits as Integer
15.3.4. Parity
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property Parity as Integer
0 = None
1 = Odd
2 = Even (Default)
15.3.5. StopBits
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property StopBits as Integer
15.3.6. SerialPort
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property SerialPort as Integer
Default value = 1
15.3.7. Mode
Applicable only for Connection = 0
Property Mode as Integer
0 = RTU Mode
1 = ASCII Mode
15.3.8. RemoveEcho
Applicable only for Connection = 0
If your device or RS232/RS485 converter echoes the chars just sent.
Property RemoveEcho as Integer
0 (Default)
1 (Remove echoes)
15.3.9. ResponseTimeout
The ResponseTimeout specifies the length of time in ms that Modbus Poll should wait for a response from a slave device before giving up.
Property ResponseTimeout as Integer
Default value = 1000
15.3.10. DelayBetweenPolls
Property DelayBetweenPolls as Integer
Default value = 20
15.3.11. ServerPort
Applicable only for Connection = 1…4
Property ServerPort as Long
Default value = 502
15.3.12. ConnectTimeout
The ConnectTimeout specifies the length of time that Modbus Poll should wait for a TCP/IP connection to succeed.
Applicable only for Connection = 1…4
Property ConnectTimeout as Integer
Default value = 1000ms
15.3.13. IPVersion
Applicable only for Connection = 1…4
Property IPVersion as Integer
4 = IP Version 4 (Default)
6 = IP Version 6
15.3.14. OpenConnection
Opens the connection selected with the Connection property.
Function OpenConnection() As Integer
This function has no parameters.
For error 3-5: Please check if you have the latest serial port driver.
Serial Port not available
Serial port. Not possible to get current settings from the port driver.
Serial port. Serial port driver did not accept port settings.
Serial port. Serial port driver did not accept timeout settings.
TCP/UDP Connection failed. WSA start up
TCP/UDP Connection failed. Connect error
TCP/UDP Connection failed. Timeout
TCP/UDP Connection failed. IOCTL
TCP/UDP Connection failed. Socket error
TCP/UDP Connection failed. Address information
Connection already open
15.3.15. CloseConnection
Function CloseConnection() As Integer
This function has no parameters.
Zero if success. Nonzero value if failed.
15.3.16. ShowCommunicationTraffic
Shows the communication traffic window.
Function ShowCommunicationTraffic()
This function has no parameters.
15.3.17. CloseCommunicationTraffic
Closes the communication traffic window if shown.
Function CloseCommunicationTraffic()
This function has no parameters.
15.4. Read Functions
The following functions do the same as you setup in the read/write definition dialog (F8). Read functions are associated with a Modbus Poll document. (The window with data)
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You must create a Read before you can use properties to get data.
15.4.1. ReadCoils
Modbus function code 01
Function ReadCoils(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 2000
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.4.2. ReadDiscreteInputs
Modbus function code 02
Function ReadDiscreteInputs(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 2000
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.4.3. ReadHoldingRegisters
Modbus function code 03
Function ReadHoldingRegisters(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 125
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.4.4. ReadInputRegisters
Modbus function code 04
Function ReadInputRegisters(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 125
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.5. Automation Write Functions
The write functions write the values stored in the array filled by the properties. The below Write function do not create a data window. To create a data window use the Win functions e.g. WriteMultipleRegistersWin.
15.5.1. WriteSingleCoil
Modbus function code 05.
Writes the first coil stored in the write array.
Function WriteSingleCoil(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 0 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
True if the write array is ready and the data is sent. False if the array is empty or error in the parameters.
The controlling application is responsible for verifying the write operation by reading back the value written.
15.5.2. WriteSingleRegister
Modbus function code 06.
Writes the first register stored in the write array.
Function WriteSingleRegister (SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 0 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
True if the write array is ready and the data is sent. False if the array is empty or error in the parameters.
The controlling application is responsible for verifying the write operation by reading back the value written.
15.5.3. WriteMultipleCoils
Modbus function code 15.
Write the coils stored in the write array.
Function WriteMultipleCoils(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer) As Integer
True if the write array is ready and the data is sent. False if the array is empty or error in the parameters.
The controlling application is responsible for verifying the write operation by reading back the values written.
SlaveID: The slave address 0 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity The number of data. 1 to 1968
15.5.4. WriteMultipleRegisters
Modbus function code 16.
Write the registers stored in the write array.
Function WriteMultipleRegisters(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 0 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 123
True if the write array is ready and the data is sent. False if the array is empty or error in the parameters.
The controlling application is responsible for verifying the write operation by reading back the value written.
15.5.5. Python example
Python example how to create a window that read 10 registers from address 0 (40001) and then write 5 registers.
15.6. Various Functions
Various functions are associated with a Modbus Poll document. (The window with data)
15.6.1. ShowWindow
As default Modbus document windows are hidden. The ShowWindow function makes Modbus Poll visible and shows the document with data content.
Function ShowWindow()
This function has no parameters.
15.6.2. GetTxCount
Retreives the number of requests.
Function GetTxCount() As Long
This function has no parameters.
The number of requests.
15.6.3. GetRxCount
Retreives the number of response.
Function GetRxCount() As Long
This function has no parameters.
The number of response.
15.6.4. GetName
Retreives the name of a value.
Function GetName(Index As Integer) As String
Index: Index 0 corresponds to the first Modbus address.
15.6.5. SetName
Changes the name of a value. Function SetName(Index As Integer, Name As String)
Index: Index 0 corresponds to the first Modbus address.
Name: The name of the value cell.
15.6.6. FormatAll
Format all value cells with the selected format.
Function FormatAll(Format As Integer)
Format: The format of the value cell.
15.6.7. GetFormat
Retreives the display format of the Modbus value.
Function GetFormat(Index As Integer) As Integer
Index: Index 0 corresponds to the first Modbus address.
Float little-endian byte swap
Double little-endian byte swap
32-bit Signed little-endian byte swap
32-bit Signed big-endian
Float big-endian byte swap
Double big-endian byte swap
32-bit Signed little-endian
32-bit Signed big-endian byte swap
32-bit Unsigned big-endian
32-bit Unsigned little-endian byte swap
32-bit Unsigned big-endian byte swap
32-bit Unsigned little-endian
64-bit Signed big-endian
64-bit Signed little-endian byte swap
64-bit Signed big-endian byte swap
64-bit Signed little-endian
64-bit Unsigned big-endian
64-bit Unsigned little-endian byte swap
64-bit Unsigned big-endian byte swap
64-bit Unsigned little-endian
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This setting is only for display. You still need to use byteOrder to get the correct endianness when using Get/Set value functions.
15.6.8. SetFormat
Change the display format of the Modbus values. See Format values above.
Function SetFormat(Index As Integer, Format As Integer)
Index: Index 0 corresponds to the first Modbus address.
Format: The format of the value cell.
15.6.9. ResizeWindow
Resize an opened window to fit the grid.
Function ResizeWindow()
This function has no parameters.
15.6.10. ResizeAllColumns
Resize all columns to fit the values inside the cells.
Function ResizeAllColumns()
This function has no parameters.
15.6.11. Rows
Specify the number of rows in the grid.
Function Rows(NumberRows)
NumberRows: Number of rows in the grid.
10 Rows (Default)
Fit to quantity
15.6.12. ReadResult
Use this property to check if communication established with Read is running successful.
Property ReadResult As Integer
This function has no parameters.
RESPONSE ERROR (The response was not the expected slave id, function or address)
PORT NOT OPEN ERROR
INSUFFICIENT BYTES RECEIVED
BYTE COUNT ERROR
TRANSACTION ID ERROR
ILLEGAL DATA ADDRESS
ILLEGAL DATA VALUE
SERVER DEVICE FAILURE
SERVER DEVICE BUSY
GATEWAY PATH UNAVAILABLE
GATEWAY TARGET DEVICE FAILED TO RESPOND
15.6.13. WriteResult
Use this function to check if a write was successful.
The value is DATA_UNINITIALIZED until the result from the slave is available. See ReadResult for a list of possible values.
Property WriteResult As Integer
Return a write result as an integer.
15.7. Automation data properties
The below properties are used to set or get values in the internal write/read arrays in Modbus Poll. The Index used is not a Modbus Address. The Index always counts from 0 no matter of the address used. The data properties are associated with a Modbus Poll document. (The window with data)
There are 2 version of each data properties:
One with no postfix such as SRegisters which is used to set or get a value from the internal write/read array.
One with Win as postfix such as SRegistersWin which is used to set or get a value direct from the data window. This is used when the data window is used for a Write function e.g. WriteMultipleRegistersWin.
Example 1:
Example 2 with floating point values:
Write 3 floating point values.
Example 3:
Create a window that writes 3 registers.
15.7.1. Coils, CoilsWin
Property Coils(Index As Integer) As Integer
Sets a coil in the write array structure or return a coil from the read array.
Coils(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.2. SRegisters, SRegistersWin
Property SRegisters(Index As Integer) As Integer
Sets a register in the write array structure or return a register from the read array.
SRegisters(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.3. URegisters, URegistersWin
Property URegisters(Index As Integer) As Long
Sets a register in the write array structure or return a register from the read array.
URegisters(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.4. Ints_32, Ints_32Win
Property Ints_32(Index As Integer) As Double
Sets a 32-bit integer in the write array structure or return an integer from the read array.
Ints_32(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.5. UInts_32, UInts_32Win
Property UInts_32(Index As Integer) As Double
Sets a 32-bit unsigned integer in the write array structure or return an unsigned integer from the read array.
UInts_32(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.6. Ints_64, Ints_64Win
Property Ints_64(Index As Integer) As Double
Sets a 64-bit integer in the write array structure or return an integer from the read array.
Ints_64(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.7. UInts_64, UInts_64Win
Property UInts_64(Index As Integer) As Double
Sets a 64-bit unsigned integer in the write array structure or return an unsigned integer from the read array.
UInts_64(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.8. Floats, FloatsWin
Property Floats(Index As Integer) As Single
Sets a float in the write array structure or returns a float from the read array.
Floats(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.9. Doubles, DoublesWin
Property Doubles(Index As Integer) As Double
Sets a double in the write array structure or return a double from the read array.
Doubles(Index) [=newvalue]
15.7.10. ByteOrder
Property ByteOrder As Integer
Sets the byte order used by Ints_32, UInts_32, Ints_64, UInts_64, Floats and Doubles properties.
The Win versions do not use this Property ByteOrder.
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Little-endian byte swap
Big-endian byte swap
Example for Ints_32:
Byte Order: Big-endian
The decimal number 123456789 or in hexadecimal 07 5B CD 15
Order as they come over the wire in a Modbus message: 07 5B CD 15
ByteOrder [=newvalue]
15.8. Write Functions (Create a data window)
The following functions do the same as you set up in the read/write definition dialog (F8).
The functions creates a data window and the data content in the data windows is written according to the scan rate.
15.8.1. WriteSingleCoilWin
Modbus function code 05.
Function WriteSingleCoilWin(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.8.2. WriteSingleRegisterWin
Modbus function code 06.
Function WriteSingleRegisterWin(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.8.3. WriteMultipleCoilsWin
Modbus function code 15.
Function WriteMultipleCoilsWin(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 1968
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
15.8.4. WriteMultipleRegistersWin
Modbus function code 16.
Function WriteMultipleRegistersWin(SlaveID As Integer, Address As Long, Quantity As Integer, ScanRate As Long) As Integer
SlaveID: The slave address 1 to 255
Address: The data address (Base 0)
Quantity: The number of data. 1 to 123
ScanRate: 0 to 3600000ms
True if success. False if not success
16. Exception and error messages
Modbus Exceptions and error messages are displayed in red text in the 2 nd line in each window.
16.1. Modbus Exception Codes
Modbus exceptions are errors returned from the slave device.
The function code received in the query is not an allowable action for the server (or slave). This may be because the function code is only applicable to newer devices, and was not implemented in the unit selected. It could also indicate that the server (or slave) is in the wrong state to process a request of this type, for example because it is not configured and is being asked to return register values.
Illegal Data Address
The data address received in the query is not an allowable address for the server. More specifically, the combination of reference number and transfer length is invalid. For a controller with 100 registers, the PDU addresses the first register as 0, and the last one as 99. If a request is submitted with a starting register address of 96 and a quantity of registers of 4, then this request will successfully operate (address-wise at least) on registers 96, 97, 98, 99. If a request is submitted with a starting register address of 96 and a quantity of registers of 5, then this request will fail with Exception Code 0x02 “Illegal Data Address” since it attempts to operate on registers 96, 97, 98, 99 and 100, and there is no register with address 100.
Illegal Data Value
A value contained in the query data field is not an allowable value for the server (or slave). This indicates a fault in the structure of the remainder of a complex request, such as that the implied length is incorrect. It specifically does NOT mean that a data item submitted for storage in a register has a value outside the expectation of the application program, since the MODBUS protocol is unaware of the significance of any particular value of any particular register.
Server Device Failure
An unrecoverable error occurred while the server (or slave) was attempting to perform the requested action.
Specialized use in conjunction with programming commands.
The server (or slave) has accepted the request and is processing it, but a long duration of time will be required to do so. This response is returned to prevent a timeout error from occurring in the client (or master). The client (or master) can next issue a Poll Program Complete message to determine if processing is completed.
Server Device Busy
Specialized use in conjunction with programming commands.
The server (or slave) is engaged in processing a long–duration program command. The client (or master) should retransmit the message later when the server (or slave) is free.
Gateway Path Unavailable
Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates that the gateway was unable to allocate an internal communication path from the input port to the output port for processing the request. Usually means that the gateway is misconfigured or overloaded.
Gateway Target Device Failed to Respond
Specialized use in conjunction with gateways, indicates that no response was obtained from the target device. Usually means that the device is not present on the network.
16.2. Modbus Poll error messages
The response is not received within the expected time. Check the following:
Serial settings such as Baud rate, parity, Data bits, Stop bits etc.
Modbus mode, RTU or ASCII
Check that Host and Port are consistent with the slave
The response is not the expected one. Different slave ID.
The CRC value of the received response is not correct.
This is an error reported by the serial driver. This could happen if a USB/RS232/485 converter is used and the USB cable is unplugged. There are 4 types:
Serial connection error
Output buffer overflow
Write error using TCP/IP connection is normally caused by lost connection.
This is an error reported by the serial driver. There are 6 types:
Character buffer overrun
Input buffer overflow
Read error using TCP/IP connection is normally caused by lost connection.
Insufficient bytes received
The response is not the expected length.
Byte count error
The byte count in the response is not correct. Compared to the expected.
Transaction ID error
It is used for transaction pairing, the MODBUS server copies in the response the transaction identifier of the request.
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Modbus Poll Checksum errors. I have a PLC connected to a modem. I can tap into the modem via ethernet and read the Modbus messages coming in. So I use Modbus Poll. I’m getting a bunch of Checksum Errors and Insufficient Byte Received messages. How do i resolve this? Is this a cabling issue? If I let this go long enough, sometimes the errors will go away on its own. Any ideas on how to resolve this? |
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What kind of modem? What’s it converting? From what to what? |
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You mentioned that you do have good communication sometimes. I would check to make sure that the cable shield is only connected to one end. Regards, |
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If you’re trying to use a modem to pass Modbus RTU you need one that is compatible with it. Modbus RTU uses gaps between words to identify the “end of message” and most modems (especially radio modems) will generate gaps of their own. When the modem’s gap reaches the receiving device, the data is usually clipped which will produce checksum errors and packets that are short (I.E. insufficient bytes received). Most dial up modems can handle Modbus RTU but the communications lines need to be pristine and the modem should be at 9600 baud or lower (19.2Kbaud requires a higher level of compression which will produce gaps). Radio modems must be specifically designed to handle Modbus RTU. The few that do (that I’m aware of) add a buffer on the receiving end that is longer than the time it takes to send the word so all of the data is recombined before it is released to the Modbus RTU device.
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I also forgot to mention that when using Modbus with a PLC you need to have it set to PLC addressing.
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I was also getting a Checksum Error using Modbus Poll to communicate via RS-485 to a MicroLogix ML1100. By examining the serial data, I observed that the PLC was echoing back the complete Modbus message followed by the data requested. This does not seem to follow the Modbus standard. I found an obscure setting in Modbus Poll that ignores the reflected data and makes the error go way: |
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Quote: Originally Posted by DRSapach I was also getting a Checksum Error using Modbus Poll to communicate via RS-485 to a MicroLogix ML1100. By examining the serial data, I observed that the PLC was echoing back the complete Modbus message followed by the data requested. This does not seem to follow the Modbus standard. I found an obscure setting in Modbus Poll that ignores the reflected data and makes the error go way: Your problem may be in the RS485 port of the PC or in the RS485 converter that you are using. A RS485 comm transmits and receives over a single pair, when the port transmits it should automatically disable reception and then enable it waiting for a response but it seems that your port or converter does not do this switch correctly and keeps the reception enabled while transmitting and then receives the same bytes that it is sending. What port or converter are you using? |
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Originally Posted by lfe Your problem may be in the RS485 port of the PC or in the RS485 converter that you are using. A RS485 comm transmits and receives over a single pair, when the port transmits it should automatically disable reception and then enable it waiting for a response but it seems that your port or converter does not do this switch correctly and keeps the reception enabled while transmitting and then receives the same bytes that it is sending. What port or converter are you using? Good observation. It likely is the USB to RS-485 converter. It is a converter from Keller that I use with their level sensors. Thanks. |
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It could also be a timing issue. In the Modbus Poll connection screen, try increasing the «Delay between polls» setting. I believe it defaults to 75ms and that may not be fast enough when going through modems or when using a USB to RS485 converter.
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This article was updated on 2023-02-03 and previously published under WIKI_Q210794
Contents
- 1. What is Modbus Poll Checksum Error error?
- 2. What causes Modbus Poll Checksum Error error?
- 3. How to easily fix Modbus Poll Checksum Error errors
What is Modbus Poll Checksum Error error?
The Modbus Poll Checksum Error error is the Hexadecimal format of the error caused. This is common error code format used by windows and other windows compatible software and driver vendors.
This code is used by the vendor to identify the error caused. This Modbus Poll Checksum Error error code has a numeric error number and a technical description. In some cases the error may have more parameters in Modbus Poll Checksum Error format .This additional hexadecimal code are the address of the memory locations where the instruction(s) was loaded at the time of the error.
What causes Modbus Poll Checksum Error error?
The Modbus Poll Checksum Error error may be caused by windows system files damage. The corrupted system files entries can be a real threat to the well being of your computer.
There can be many events which may have resulted in the system files errors. An incomplete installation, an incomplete uninstall, improper deletion of applications or hardware. It can also be caused if your computer is recovered from a virus or adware/spyware
attack or by an improper shutdown of the computer. All the above actives
may result in the deletion or corruption of the entries in the windows
system files. This corrupted system file will lead to the missing and wrongly
linked information and files needed for the proper working of the
application.
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I have a script which should collect the concentration data from a sensor connected with MODBUS.
When i run the script, this error occures:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File «C:UsersAquaBattery.HP-LAPTOPDesktopH2-reading.py», line 33, in
val = H2.read_long(ADRH2,functioncode=4,byteorder=0)
File «C:UsersAquaBattery.HP-LAPTOPDesktopminimalmodbus.py», line 560, in read_long
payloadformat=_PAYLOADFORMAT_LONG,
File «C:UsersAquaBattery.HP-LAPTOPDesktopminimalmodbus.py», line 1170, in _generic_command
payload_from_slave = self._perform_command(functioncode, payload_to_slave)
File «C:UsersAquaBattery.HP-LAPTOPDesktopminimalmodbus.py», line 1244, in _perform_command
response, self.address, self.mode, functioncode
File «C:UsersAquaBattery.HP-LAPTOPDesktopminimalmodbus.py», line 1756, in _extract_payload
raise InvalidResponseError(text)
minimalmodbus.InvalidResponseError: Checksum error in rtu mode: ‘x00x00’ instead of ‘cx85’ . The response is: ‘x01x04x0ex00x00x00x00x00x00’ (plain response: ‘x01x04x0ex00x00x00x00x00x00’)
This is my code:
import time
import os
import serial
import minimalmodbus
delay = 1
pdata = 1
#-- H2 sensor read out -----------------------------------
#def getH2():
res = 0
ADRH1 = 1 # read out register for H2
ADRH2 = 0 # read out register for H2
try:
H2 = minimalmodbus.Instrument('COM6',ADRH1) # open serial port
H2.serial.port # this is the serial port name
H2.serial.baudrate = 9600 # Baud
H2.serial.bytesize = 8
H2.serial.parity = serial.PARITY_NONE
H2.serial.stopbits = 1
H2.serial.timeout = 0.25 # seconds
val = H2.read_long(ADRH2,functioncode=4,byteorder=0)
print("test")
res = float(val)/10
print(val)
print("---")
print(res)
except ValueError:
print("Failed to read H2")
How do I change the request to the sensor or the response from the sensor so that the checksum of the two data streams are the same?
Sincerely,
Lucas