Parameters¶

Each device type in the Enture Platform supports a specific set of parameters. Parameters define how the device communicates, what data is exchanged, and how it is identified and managed within the platform. Each type of parameter will have its own type of data structure which will be in accordance to the protocol used.

Overview¶

Parameters are configuration properties that control device connectivity, data mapping, polling behavior, and protocol-specific settings required for reliable communication and monitoring. Each type of param is based on its corresponding protocol. e.g: S7 params are the parameters which are fetched via Seimens S7Comm protocol.

Modbus Device Parameters¶

Configuration settings required to communicate with Modbus-enabled devices. These parameters define the connection method, addressing, and data access behavior.

Common parameters include: - Communication mode (RTU or TCP) - IP address or serial port - Slave or Unit ID - Register address and type - Data type and scaling - Polling interval - Byte and word order

S7 Device Parameters¶

Parameters used to connect and interact with Siemens S7 PLCs. These settings define PLC access details and memory area mappings.

Common parameters include: - PLC IP address - Rack and slot number - CPU type - Data block number - Memory area (I, Q, M, DB) - Data offset and length - Read/write permissions - Polling interval

MQTT Device Parameters¶

Settings that control MQTT-based communication using a publish–subscribe model. These parameters define broker connectivity and topic structure.

Common parameters include: - Broker URL and port - Client ID - Username and password - Topic name - Publish or subscribe mode - Quality of Service (QoS) - Retain flag - Message format (JSON, raw, etc.)

EtherNet/IP Device Parameters¶

Configuration properties for devices communicating over the EtherNet/IP protocol. These parameters define session handling and data access using CIP objects.

Common parameters include: - Device IP address - Vendor ID and device type - Assembly instance IDs - Input and output sizes - Connection type (implicit or explicit) - Requested packet interval (RPI) - Read/write access mode

Virtual / OPC UA Device Parameters¶

Parameters for software-based or simulated devices using the OPC UA standard. These settings define server connectivity, security, and data modeling.

Common parameters include: - OPC UA server endpoint - Security policy and mode - Authentication method - Namespace index - Node ID - Data type - Subscription interval - Read/write access level