Chapter 6: Application Examples

6. Application Examples

Modbus Hardened Serial Servers can be used to integrate Modbus networks in a wide variety of settings. Because each setting has its own requirements, users may not understand how a Modbus Hardened Serial Servers helps, or if it’s appropriate for their specific needs.

The following scenarios are examples only, and many others are possible. Contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com for information on other applications.

6.1 Ethernet Master and Serial Slaves

Your Modbus Hardened Serial Server can be used to integrate serial slave devices on a Modbus TCP network. This allows TCP Masters to control serial slave devices.

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Figure 6-1. Ethernet Master with Serial Slaves.

 

 

 

 

1.Log into your Modbus Hardened Serial Server software.

2.Access the Serial Port One setup screen by clicking the link on the left side of the screen.

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