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  1. Introduction to Modbus and Modbus Function Codes

    Jan 30, 2023 · Introduction to Modbus and Modbus Function Codes Modbus is one of the oldest industrial communication protocols still in use today. Continue reading to find out how the …

  2. Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

    Mar 19, 2021 · Learn about the advantages of Modbus over newer protocols when choosing an interface with third-party devices.

  3. Modbus: The Original Industrial Fieldbus Protocol

    Sep 2, 2025 · This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.

  4. How-To: Building a PLC Project with Modbus Communication

    Apr 5, 2022 · Modbus is a communication protocol stemming from the early days of Modicon PLCs, but is still common today. These two example implementations of Modbus transactions …

  5. Modbus over serial line "parity" question - Control.com

    Mar 4, 2014 · Modbus over serial-line v1.02 talks about parity MUST be "even" is RTU mode and 'no' parity as preferable on page 12. The next line the spec says "devices may accept all …

  6. How to find unknown Slave id on MODBUS Serial Communication

    Feb 9, 2025 · Since the sensors were connected via daisy chain, only one comm port was in use, so all the sensors used the same serial comm settings, baud rate, parity, stop bit. So what …

  7. Confused: Modbus TCP vs. Modbus RTU Over TCP - Control.com

    May 19, 2011 · Modbus RTU over TCP/IP is typically used by serial servers where you can have an Modbus Ethernet client communicating with multiple Modbus RTU- RS485 slaves, by way …

  8. Does Slave ID field have significance in MODBUS TCP

    Apr 26, 2003 · Hi All, In case of MODBUS TCP should the Slave ID be checked by a slave when it receives a frame? I am asking this question because in case of MODBUS TCP (unlike …

  9. Modbus TCP - What is the correct usage of Unit ID?

    Jan 26, 2012 · The unit ID is used when dealing with Modbus Bridges. Typical bridges convert Modbus TCP to Modbus serial or Modbus plus. The Unit ID is either the device Id of serial …

  10. Making Modbus device communicate with a PC - Control.com

    Jul 26, 2007 · I am learning more about MODBUS, and I would like to know how I make the Modbus device communicate with the PC. Like for example, how do I gather outputs/inputs …