What is a data acquisition system (DAQ)?

A DAQ system is used to measure, record, and analyze physical or electrical signals (temperature, voltage, pressure, etc.) from sensors or instruments in industrial or scientific environments.

What types of signals can be acquired?

Our systems handle analog, digital, and synchronized signals, as well as communication protocols like CAN, RS-232, and Modbus.

Are your solutions compatible with LabVIEW?

Yes, our DAQ systems are fully compatible with LabVIEW, TestStand, and National Instruments tools, with customizable interfaces.

Can multiple acquisition channels be synchronized?

Yes. We offer high-precision synchronization options for angular, multi-sensor, or real-time measurements.

Do you offer portable or custom systems?

Absolutely. We design tailor-made DAQ systems adapted to your environment, communication, and processing constraints.

Which industries do you serve?

Our solutions are used in the aerospace, energy, transportation, scientific research, and manufacturing sectors.

The Modbus plugin allows you to easily connect industrial devices compatible with Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU/ASCII into the FlexLogger environment from National Instruments.

With this module, you can quickly configure input/output channels to read or write data through Modbus registers, no additional development required. It is especially useful for test benches, monitoring applications, or data acquisition in industrial environments.

FlexLogger Modbus Plug-in

Seamlessly integrate your Modbus devices into FlexLogger

Quick and flexible setup

Installation is done via the NI Package Manager, and integration into FlexLogger is performed directly through the user interface by adding channels.

Once installed, the plugin enables:

Creation of channel groups (Channel Clusters)
Selection between TCP or serial protocol
Read and write access to Coil, Digital, Analog, and Holding registers
Use of a configuration wizard for easy setup
Configuration of endianness, polling rate, and register addressing

Supported register types

The Modbus Plugin for FlexLogger supports the main register types used in industrial communications.

Coil registers are used to send write commands, typically to activate or deactivate relays, valves, or other digital actuators.
Digital Inputs are used to read binary states, such as the presence or absence of a signal on a discrete input.
Analog Inputs allow continuous measurements to be acquired, such as voltage, current, or any other 16-bit signal from compatible sensors.
Holding Registers support both reading and writing of numeric data. They are commonly used to exchange setpoints, measurements, or configuration parameters with the device.

Each register can be precisely configured according to the expected data type (integer, float, etc.) and the memory architecture of the device (endianness, bit depth, etc.).

Assisted or advanced usage

To enhance efficiency, a built-in configuration wizard guides users through naming channels, setting addresses, and choosing data types in just a few clicks.

For advanced users, a manual method allows more granular control via custom parameter strings.

Typical applications

This plugin is ideal for:

Industrial test benches
Monitoring of Modbus-compatible sensors or actuators
Integration of automated systems in FlexLogger environments
Rapid prototyping of HMIs or field testing setups

Why use this plugin?

This plugin is designed for system integrators, test engineers, and developers working with Modbus equipment. It allows them to harness the power of FlexLogger without writing a single line of code, while keeping the flexibility of a fully customizable configuration.

Trial Version

You can download the trial version now.
Please note: before using it, you must install FlexLogger Pro, available here.

Download the trial version here

Frequently Asked Questions – Modbus Plugin for FlexLogger

The Modbus Plugin for FlexLogger allows you to easily integrate Modbus TCP or RTU/ASCII-compatible devices into your FlexLogger projects, without any programming. It lets you read from and write to standard Modbus registers directly within the FlexLogger interface.

The plugin supports Coil (write-only), Digital Input (read-only), Analog Input (read-only), and Holding Register (read/write) registers. Each register can be configured with different data types and access settings depending on your application.

Yes. It supports both Ethernet-based Modbus TCP/IP and serial-based Modbus RTU or ASCII. Full communication parameters such as baud rate, parity, and timeout can be configured during setup.

Absolutely. You can create multiple channel clusters, each assigned to a specific register or device. This lets you communicate with multiple controllers or sensors in parallel within the same FlexLogger session.

No. The plugin includes a built-in wizard that guides you step-by-step through channel creation, register selection, and data type configuration — all without writing a single line of code.

Installation is done via the NI Package Manager. Simply open the .nipkg file, and the plugin will appear automatically in FlexLogger under the list of available plugins for channel creation.

Contact us

Our team can assist you with installation, setup, or customization of the plugin to fit your needs. Whether it’s a one-time project or an industrial-scale deployment, we’re here to help.