Onrobot Modbus [patched] Jun 2026

Take the gripper with integrated force torque sensing. Over Modbus TCP, a user can:

For engineers and system integrators working with OnRobot’s renowned portfolio of grippers, vision systems, and force sensors, understanding Modbus is no longer optional—it is essential. While OnRobot’s One System Solution (using a unified mechanical and electrical interface) is famous for its seamless integration with major collaborative robot (cobot) brands like Universal Robots, Doosan, and FANUC, the Modbus protocol serves as the critical bridge when moving beyond standard I/O or vendor-specific fieldbuses. onrobot modbus

Need a specific register map or troubleshooting guide for an OnRobot tool? Let me know the model (e.g., RG6, VG10, HEX-H) and I can drill deeper. Take the gripper with integrated force torque sensing

Getting started is straightforward but not without quirks. Need a specific register map or troubleshooting guide

| Register Address (Decimal) | Access | Data Type | Description | Example Value | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Read | UINT | Product Code (Identifies device) | 100 (RG6) | | 2 | Read | UINT | Status Word (Bit-mapped) | See status table | | 10 | Read | INT | Current Gripper Width (mm) | 50 (mm) | | 11 | Read | UINT | Current Force (N) | 40 (N) | | 20 | Write | INT | Target Width (mm) | 80 (mm) | | 21 | Write | UINT | Target Force (N) | 60 (N) | | 22 | Write | UINT | Control Word (Bit-mapped) | 1=Activate, 2=Release |