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Default Enm 223 R1 Plc Lite Modbus Register 250: Enm prefix Line Frequency

Technical documentation for Modbus register 250 on Default Enm 223 R1 Plc Lite. Data type: U WORD. Includes Python and YAML configuration examples.

January 16, 2026 1 min read

Technical Definition

The register enm prefix Line Frequency at address 250 is used to monitor enm prefix line frequency on the Default Enm 223 R1 Plc Lite.

  • Protocol: Modbus RTU
  • Data Type: U WORD
  • Unit: Hz
  • Access: Read Only

How to Read (Python pymodbus)

Use this code snippet to read this specific value via RS485:

from pymodbus.client.sync import ModbusSerialClient

client = ModbusSerialClient(method='rtu', port='/dev/ttyUSB0', baudrate=9600)
client.connect()

# Read enm_prefix Line Frequency (Address: 250)
# Note: Check if your device uses 0-based or 1-based addressing
result = client.read_input_registers(address=250, count=2, unit=1)

if not result.isError():
    print(f"Raw Value: {result.registers}")
else:
    print("Error reading register")

client.close()

Integration (Home Assistant)

Paste this into your configuration.yaml:

- platform: modbus_controller
  name: "enm_prefix Line Frequency"
  address: 250
  value_type: U_WORD
  unit_of_measurement: "Hz"

Connection Diagram

Here is the standard RS485 wiring for this configuration:

graph TD
    PLC[Host Controller / Home Assistant]
    Device[Default Enm 223 R1 Plc Lite]

    PLC -- "A+ (D+)" --> Device
    PLC -- "B- (D-)" --> Device
    PLC -- GND --> Device


💡 Engineer's Insight

Analysis: Electrical line frequency in Hertz (Hz). Typically 50 Hz or 60 Hz for AC power systems.

Troubleshooting: Incorrect frequency may indicate grid instability, generator issues, or incorrect meter configuration.