High-Performance Connectivity for Modbus TCP Devices
This driver is only available as part of the following TOP Server driver suites:
Up to 256 devices per channel.
Supports up to 100 communication channels.
Full Modbus address range up to 65535.
Supports RTU, ASCII, and serial Modbus networks.
The Modbus TCP Ethernet driver works in conjunction with TOP Server to provide data exchange between OPC UA, OPC DA, SuiteLink and DDE clients and PLCs using the Modbus TCP Ethernet protocol.
This driver implements both client and server capabilities in the same driver, allowing communication with both server devices (PLCs, RTUs, other control and field devices) and client devices or systems (HMIs, SCADAs, DCS, PLCs, etc). Data acquisition is optimized based on upstream client demand while data integrity is ensured using extensive error handling.
The Modbus Ethernet driver also features direct integration with Modicon Concept and ProWORX programming packages, allowing users to directly import the tags from the PLC into TOP Server.
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
Supports standard Modbus function codes in both decimal and hexadecimal formats.
Full address range support up to 65535 across coils and registers.
Supports both decimal and hexadecimal addressing methods.
Supports all memory and data types, including word, float, long, and double.
Includes string data type support for internal registers.
Supports string block reads and 32-bit data handling across two registers.
Enables Modbus bridging and routing to Modbus Plus, RTU, and ASCII, with DNS naming support.
Includes CSV tag import, dynamic tag creation, and configurable inter request delay for performance control.
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Everything you need for reliable Modbus RTU serial connectivity
Supports up to 1024 channels and 8192 devices per channel, with actual limits depending on system resources.
Automatic tag database generation supported from Concept or ProWORX for faster configuration.
Supports Modicon Ethernet to Modbus Plus bridging and flexible socket usage for optimized resource management.
Supports word and byte order swapping, along with user definable block sizes for efficient data transfer.
Protocol
Supports Modbus TCP over Ethernet for industrial communication.
Network Connectivity
Supports TCP and IP Ethernet, including cellular modem connections.
Note: Supports Modicon PLCs, JBUS RTU devices, and any Modbus RTU-capable device from any manufacturer. Includes specialized support for flow computers, industrial drives, and flow meters.
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