Write the PLC program to read the energy meter readings in the programmable logic controller (PLC) using Modbus Communication.
Energy Meter Modbus Communication
Consider Modbus protocol supported energy meter and display the readings in the PLC. In PLC, Modbus instructions are used to read the energy meter parameters.
First, we have to Set communication parameters like address, baud rate, parity, etc. in the energy meter as per requirement or standard data.
For example, consider the energy meter that has the following parameters.
Address = 2,
Baud rate = 19200 and
Parity bit = 0.
We will read frequency data in the PLC from the energy meter using Modbus communication. In energy meter, different parameters are available in the Modbus and each parameter has a unique address (register) where the readings are stored.
As we are planning to get the “frequency” data into the PLC, we need its specific address and assume it as 40106. So we need to use this address in our PLC configuration, DATA_ADDR is 40106 in the MB master block.
Configure pointer address in DATA_PTR so the frequency will be received in PLC address MW500. If floating value needed, use conversion instruction to convert INT value to REAL value.
The same setting should be in PLC for Modbus RTU communication. Set all the above parameters (address, baud rate, and parity) in the MB COMM LOAD block in PLC.
MODBUS MASTER:-
Modbus master instruction is used for data communication in PLC. MB master instruction allows the program to communicate as a Modbus master using the port on a point to point module.
An instant DB will be created when a Modbus master is created in a program.
MB COMM MASTER:-
MB COMM LOAD instruction execution is necessary before using Modbus master instruction. So we used MB COMM LOAD instruction also.
MB COMM LOAD instruction configures a port for communication using the Modbus RTU protocol.
List of Memory bits
MB COMM LOAD memory bits
M1.2:-Always true
M1.0:-First scan
M800.0:-Done bit
M800.1:-Error bit
MW802:-Status word
MB_MASTER memory bits
M1.2:-Always true
M0.7:-Clock pulse
M803.0:-MB master done bit
M803.1:-MB master busy bit
M803.2:-MB master error bit
MW804:-MB master status word
MW500:-Frequency in INT
MD700:-Frequency in Real.
Ladder diagram PLC Modbus communication
Network 1:-
MB COMM LOAD parameters
Network 2:-
MB MASTER Parameters
Network 3:-
INT to REAL conversion instruction.
Program Description
Network 1:-
In this network, we have taken MODBUS COMM LOAD instruction for port communication. In this network, we have configured the port, baud rate and parity for communication.
Network 2:-
In this network, MODBUS_MASTER instruction used will allow the program to communicate as a Modbus master using the port on the module. Here we have configured Modbus data address parameters for the device.
Network 3:-
Conversion instruction is used for data format conversion from INT to REAL.
Done bit:- If false then transaction not completed and true then transaction completed without error
Busy bit:- If false then MB no MB master transaction in process and true then MB master transaction in process.
Error:- If false then no error in the block and true then error in block.
Status word:- Show error code for troubleshooting.
Now we get the data into the PLC registers. So we can use this data in our other function blocks or use them in graphics to display the readings for the operator.
Note:- Above application may be different from the actual application. This example is only for explanation purposes only. We can implement this logic in other PLC also. This is the simple example of meter data reading in PLC using Modbus communication, we can use this concept in other examples also. All parameters and graphical representations considered in this example are for explanation purposes only, parameters or representation may be different in actual applications. Also, all interlocks are not considered in the application.
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