CSV File for Modbus Device Import

To create instances of the Modbus devices and data points, you must create the engineering data in the form of a comma-separated value (CSV) file.

A CSV file template example named Modbus_template_7.0_SystemDefPointInstances is provided under the following folder GmsMainProject\profiles\ModbusDataTemplate. This CSV file can be used to start your data input.

For information on naming conventions for names, paths, and other elements, see Common Rules for Names and Paths in the Management System and Naming Rules for Subsystem Elements in Naming Conventions.

The CSV file comprises of the following sections:

Further information

Overview of a CSV File
Convert an Older Version of the CSV File to a Newer Version
CSV File for Custom Object Model
Points to Consider Before Importing the CSV File
HEADER
DRIVER
FILE VERSION
TEXTS
HIERARCHY
POLL GROUPS
LIBRARY
CONNECTIONS
DEVICES
POINTS