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Test Modbus Connection

Protocol-level Modbus TCP connectivity check (FC3 probe) for a host and unit ID. On-prem only.

When to use

  • Validate host/port/unit ID before scheduling poll workflows.
  • Health-check a known PLC from a workflow or Dry Run.

Properties

PropertyTypeDescription
IP Address / HosttextRequired.
PortnumberDefault 502.
Unit ID / Slave IDnumberDefault 1.
Timeout (ms)numberDefault 2000.
Probe register addressnumberHolding register used for the FC3 probe. Default 0.

Outputs

ok, responseTimeMs, optional Modbus exception metadata.

See also

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