Modbus Hexadecimal to Decimal Register Calculator

Convert raw Modbus RTU/TCP hexadecimal message strings into actionable PLC register values. Select Modbus Register Type: Holding Registers (4xxxx / FC 03, 06, 16)Input Registers (3xxxx / FC 04)Coils (0xxxx / FC 01, 05, 15)Discrete Inputs (1xxxx / FC 02) Hexadecimal Address String (e.g., 001A or 0A): Invalid Hexadecimal format. Use numbers 0-9 and letters … Read more

Modbus Lesson 2: Mastering the RS-485 Physical Layer & Wiring Topologies

While Modbus RTU establishes the logic language of a serial industrial network, the electrical signaling relies entirely on the RS-485 physical layer. Unlike residential networks, field environment lines suffer from severe electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by heavy electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and high-voltage conduits. To achieve zero-packet-loss diagnostics across hundreds of meters, field … Read more

Modbus Lesson 1: Modbus RTU vs Modbus TCP Industrial Comparison

📊 Core Technical Specifications Compared Specification Parameter Modbus RTU (Serial) Modbus TCP (Ethernet) Physical Layer RS-485 / RS-232 / RS-422 IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) Data Encoding Binary / Hexadecimal Binary / Hexadecimal Error Checking 16-Bit CRC (Cyclic Redundancy) 32-Bit TCP Checksum Network Architecture Client / Server (Master/Slave) Client / Server (Master/Slave) Maximum Node Limit 247 Transceivers … Read more