The Modbus Ethernet (MBTCP) DAServer, part of the Schneider Data Access Server Family, is designed to provide connectivity to the family of Modicon controllers through the following supported network communications protocol:

·         Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet protocol:

The Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet protocol is a part of the MBTCP DAServer, which must be installed on your computer and configured for the PLC with which you wish to communicate.

This Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet protocol can be used in a network with up to 1024 slave devices.

·         Direct Connectivity:

The Modbus TCP/IP Ethernet protocol is utilized to directly connect to the following Modicon controllers through the TCP/IP port.

         o   TSX Quantum controllers

         o   TSX Momentum controllers

         o   TSX Premium controllers

         o   Generic Modbus TCP (4-Digit, 5-Digit, and 6-Digit) controllers

·         Indirect Connectivity:

The TCP/IP Ethernet protocol, through the TCP/IP port and down to either a Modbus Bridge (174CEV30010 or 174CEV30020) or NR&D Pen-T Bridge is used to communicate with the following controllers:

         o   Compact 984 controllers (via RS232)

         o   Modicon Micro controllers (via RS232)

         o   TSX Momentum controllers (via RS232 or RS485)

         o   Generic Modbus Serial (4-Digit, 5-Digit, 6-Digit) controllers (via Serial RS485)