MATLAB: XPC Target and ABB ModbusTCP

modbustcpSimulink Real-Timexpc

Hello,
We need to control an ABB ACS-800 drive with an RETA-01 Modbus/TCP module. This module also support EtherNet/IP communication. Which driver should we use? Model-Based Ethernet Communications Support? Any example of ModbusTCP communication under xPC?
Thank you,
Guillaume Tremblay

Best Answer

As far as I know, Modbus isn't s supported protocol under xPC. You can use UDP to communicate between xPC Target and the ABB controller, or even Real-Time UDP in R2011a, but Model-Based Ethernet is probably as close to TCP/IP that you are going to get. I believe this required a dedicated network card.
HTH,
Arnaud
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