Advantech ADAM-5560 user manual Introduction, Modbus/TCP Client Function

4.1Introduction

The Modbus functions of ADAM-5560KW Controller are powerful features which pro- vide high expansibility and flexibility for user’s applications. The supported modbus functions include following items.

Modbus/RTU Master Function: Connect to Modbus/RTU remote I/O modules such as Modbus modules of ADAM-4000 series.

Modbus/TCP Client Function: Connect to Modbus/TCP remote I/O modules such as ADAM-6000 series.

Modbus/TCP Server Function: Connect to HMI/SCADA software via Ethernet port.

4.2Modbus/TCP Client Function

The Modbus/TCP client function can connect to Modbus devices with Modbus/TCP server function, for example, ADAM-5560/TCP and ADAM-6000 series I/O modules.

Following example can show how to connect to ADAM-6050 by Modbus/TCP client function.

ADAM-6050 settings:

IP address: 192.168.1.12

ADAM-5560 Series Controller settings:

Slot 0: ADAM-5051D

Slot 1: ADAM-5056D

IP address: 192.168.1.5

System Wiring:

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