Adding a Modbus TCP Device to the Network

Overview

This section extends the sample Control Expert application, by describing how to:

add an STB NIP 2212 Modbus TCP network interface module to your Control Expert application
configure the STB NIP 2212 module
configure a Modbus TCP connection linking the BMX NOC 0401 communication module and the STB NIP 2212 network interface 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:

Setting Up Your Network
Adding an STB NIP 2212 Remote Device
Configuring STB NIP 2212 Properties
Connecting to the Advantys STB Island
Configuring I/O Items