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General Category => DirectSOFT => Topic started by: ortiz.edward on July 28, 2015, 03:19:59 PM

Title: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: ortiz.edward on July 28, 2015, 03:19:59 PM
Hello! I am new to the Automation Direct PLCs. I have a customer that requires we use a Direct Logic 205 PLC with a DL 250-1 CPU and a H2-ECOM100 module. I need to create a program that will act as a pass through. I have received a Modbus map from the customer that has about 85 register numbers. I figured out that I first need to configure the peer to peer using NetEdit 3 then use the ECOM100 CONFIG ibox in my program. Next I started using the ECRX iboxes. Can I get some more detailed information on the correct approach. All the information I have gathered has been just doing online research. I would really appreciate an in depth help on this. Thank you. If you need more information please let me know. 
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: BobO on July 28, 2015, 04:44:44 PM
It sounds like this isn't an option, but the DL205 using an H2-DM1E will be far easier, faster, and cheaper.
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: ortiz.edward on July 28, 2015, 05:12:04 PM
Why would this not be an option?
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: BobO on July 28, 2015, 05:15:07 PM
Why would this not be an option?

You stated that the customer required you to use a D2-250-1 and an H2-ECOM100. If that is not the case, I would use the H2-DM1E and enjoy faster, easier, and cheaper.
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: ortiz.edward on July 28, 2015, 05:19:16 PM
Im sorry I read your comment wrong. But yes we were provided with the CPU and the module so we don't have another option. Is there any help you could provide me with to set up the programming with the materials that I have?
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: ADC Product Engineer on July 28, 2015, 09:35:36 PM
AutomationDirect has free technical support Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Time.  They should be able to give you great guidance on what you need to do.  1-800-633-0405
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: MAEdwards on July 29, 2015, 09:46:00 AM
Hello! I am new to the Automation Direct PLCs. I have a customer that requires we use a Direct Logic 205 PLC with a DL 250-1 CPU and a H2-ECOM100 module. I need to create a program that will act as a pass through. I have received a Modbus map from the customer that has about 85 register numbers. I figured out that I first need to configure the peer to peer using NetEdit 3 then use the ECOM100 CONFIG ibox in my program. Next I started using the ECRX iboxes. Can I get some more detailed information on the correct approach. All the information I have gathered has been just doing online research. I would really appreciate an in depth help on this. Thank you. If you need more information please let me know. 

Ortiz.Edward,
Have you received any guidance on this yet?  If not, let me know.  Maybe I can help out.  I have a project right now in which I am using several DL260's and H2-ECOMM100's, utilizing the Peer to Peer feature.
Title: Re: DirectSoft 6 - Modbus TCP Help
Post by: ortiz.edward on July 29, 2015, 10:30:47 AM
MAEdwards, No I have not received proper guidance on this yet. Could you please help me. Thank you!