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ERR_BAD_PACKET_RECEIVED

Received packet is unknown

Allen-Bradley · MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers

What does ERR_BAD_PACKET_RECEIVED mean?

The Modbus TCP server received a packet that it could not identify or parse. This indicates a received packet that does not correspond to any known Modbus TCP frame type or supported protocol, often due to incorrect protocol or malformation.

Common Causes

  • Non-Modbus TCP traffic directed to the Modbus TCP port (default 502).
  • Severely malformed or corrupted packets that cannot be recognized.
  • Unsupported Modbus function codes or protocol extensions being used by the client.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Verify that only Modbus TCP traffic is being sent to the controller's Modbus TCP port (default 502).

  2. 2

    Check the remote Modbus TCP client for configuration errors that might send incorrect packet types.

  3. 3

    Use a network protocol analyzer to inspect the unknown packet contents and determine their origin.

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Source: Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 Programmable Controllers
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