Specify the Modbus Data Type
The Modbus tab on the Forms of SCADAPack x70 Analog, Digital, and Counter Configuration items contains a Modbus Data Type field.
Use the field to specify how the point's value is formatted in the Modbus register, and therefore the format in which the data is transmitted. The options vary, depending on the type of point:
Analog
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| UINT | Unsigned integer (16-bit value) |
| DINT | Double integer (32-bit value) |
| INT | Integer (16-bit value) |
| Real (Floating Point) | Real number (32-bit value) |
Digital
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Discrete | Boolean (bit) value |
Counter
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| UINT | Unsigned integer (16-bit value) |
| UDINT | Unsigned double integer (32-bit value) |