Elipse Modbus Simulator

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Elipse Modbus Simulator

Elipse Modbus Simulator is a generator of random values for applications compatible with Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocols. In addition, it also allows receiving writing messages performed by these applications. This program can be downloaded at Elipse Software's website. When Simulator starts, its working area opens, as shown on the next figure.

Elipse Modbus Simulator's main window

Elipse Modbus Simulator's main window

The available options on this main window are described on the next table.

Available options on Elipse Modbus Simulator's main window

Option

Description

PLCs Quantity

Number of PLCs to simulate. NOTE: In Demo version, this field is limited to 10 PLCs

Initial Port

Base port used for communication

Random Values

Enables or disables generation of random values

Interval (ms)

Variation range of values, in milliseconds

Connection

Type of connection to simulate. Currently, the only available option is TCP/IP

Protocol

Protocol to simulate. Available options are Modbus RTU or Modbus TCP

COILS

Number of Coils to simulate per PLC. Maximum limit is 255

REGISTERS

Number of Registers to simulate per PLC. Maximum limit is 255

 

After selecting the amount of PLCs and an initial port, start simulation by clicking Start.

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