Adding a Modbus TCP Device to the Network

Overview

This section extends the sample Control Expert application. It includes these instructions:

Add a Modbus TCP module to your Control Expert application.
Configure the Modbus TCP module.
Configure a Modbus TCP connection that links the Ethernet communication module and the Modbus TCP module.

NOTE: The instructions in this chapter describe a single, specific device configuration example. Refer to the Control Expert help files for additional information about alternative configuration choices.

What Is in This Section?

This section contains the following topics:

Connection to Modbus TCP Device
Adding a Modbus Device to a Control Expert Project
Configuring Properties for the Modbus Device
Scanning a Modbus TCP Device Across an External Router