Type of Connections Supported

Introduction

This topic discusses the maximum number of connections that the TSX ETY 4103 or TSX ETY PORT and TSX ETY 5103 modules support.

Maximum Parallel Connections

The table shows the maximum number of parallel connections for each module type:

Module	HTTP Connections	TCP/IP Connections
TSX ETY 4103	8	64
TSX ETY 5103	16	64
TSX ETY PORT	8	64

Connection to a Premium

Between two Premium PLCs using UNI-TE messaging on the TCP/IP profile, the TSX ETY 4103/PORT/5103 module only allows one connection in client/server mode.

Connection to a Quantum

Between a Premium PLC and a Quantum PLC using Modbus messaging on the TCP/IP profile, the TSX ETY 4103/PORT/5103 module allows:

a single connection in Modbus client mode
a single connection in Modbus server mode

Example:

Connection to a Third Party Device

Between a Premium PLC and a third party device, the TSX ETY 4103/PORT/5103 module allows:

a single connection in UNI-TE or Modbus client mode
several connections in UNI-TE or Modbus server mode

Example: