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Industrial Communications

Modbus TCP

Modbus communication carried over standard Ethernet/TCP-IP.

IN ONE SENTENCE

It uses the familiar Modbus data model on an Ethernet network.

In normal English

Modbus TCP removes the serial bus layer and lets devices communicate through industrial or conventional Ethernet infrastructure.

Why would I use it?

Use it when your equipment supports Modbus and Ethernet networking is already available.

THINK OF IT LIKE…

Modbus RTU's familiar language travelling on an Ethernet motorway.

Related terms

Modbus RTU, Ethernet, TCP/IP

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