BRX Do-More PLC to Stride Modbus TCP Remote IO

The BRX Do-More PLC can use remote inputs and outputs from Stride. The Stride Field I/O Modules are simple and compact. They provide an economical means to connect inputs and outputs to an Ethernet Modbus TCP communication network. Every module operates as a standalone Modbus TCP server and can be configured via a built-in web server. Previously we looked at the Stride Field Remote IO Modules Modbus TCP Ethernet wiring and configuration. See the links below. We will be connecting two Stride remote inputs and outputs to the BRX Do-More PLC. Modbus TCP will be the protocol over Ethernet to communicate to the SIO-MB12CDR and SIO-MB04ADS units. SIO-MB12CDR - STRIDE discrete combo module, Input: 8-point, 12-24 VDC, sinking, Output: 4-point, relay, (4) Form C (SPDT) relays, 2A/point, (1) Ethernet (RJ45) port(s), Modbus TCP server. SIO-MB04ADS - STRIDE analog input module, 4-channel, current/voltage, 16-bit, isolated, input current signal range(s) of +/- 20 mA, input voltage signal range(s) of +/- 10 VDC, (1) Ethernet (RJ45) port(s), Modbus TCP server. We will be reading an analog voltage into the BRX Do-More PLC from the remote IO unit. We will then set an output to pulse on and off at a time range indicated by this analog signal. The output will be on the other remote IO unit and will trigger the input to signal. We will look at the Frequency, Count, and Status of this input. Our BRX Do-More PLC program will also take into consideration watchdog (communication time out) and power-up events for the Stride remote input and output units. Let’s get started. More information can be obtained on our website. This includes all of the links mentioned in this video. https://accautomation.ca/brx-do-more-plc-to-stride-field-io-modbus-tcp The entire BRX Series PLC can be found at the following location: https://accautomation.ca/series/brx-do-more-plc/ Here are the individual posts with video links: Installing the Software https://accautomation.ca/brx-plc-installing-the-software https://youtu.be/iFI1ebP8Zkk Establishing Communication