Securing Industrial Applications by Protecting Modbus Communication

Modernizing industrial communication therefore isn’t just about upgrading equipment—it’s about adding security around the ...
EDN

Communication Protocols for the Industry 4.0

The IIoT is at the basis of the so-called Smart Factories, new advanced manufacturing units of the fourth industrial revolution. Smart sensors, super-fast connections, artificial intelligence ...
Automation World

Moxa’s MGate MB3170 and MB3270 series convert between Modbus TCP, ASCII and RTU

The MGate MB3170 and MB3270 are 1- and 2-port Modbus gateways that convert between Modbus TCP, ASCII and RTU communication protocols. The gateways provide both serial ...
EDN

Modbus RTU Relay Module

Welcome to my quick review of an inexpensive 2-channel 5V relay module controlled via RS485 bus utilizing Modbus RTU protocol. As claimed by some online sellers, this easy-to-get Modbus RTU 2-Channel ...
PV Tech

Will Modbus TCP be the dominant communication standard for C&I solar inverter environments going forward?

Modbus TCP connections pose many benefits over RTU RS-485 alternatives. Image: PV Tech. In the last couple of years, the market has seen a few commercial and industrial (C&I) inverter models and ...
Automation World

Modbus TCP Keeps it Simple

“Not being overcomplicated is Modbus TCP/IP’s biggest draw, not only for PLCs, but especially for PC-based applications,” said Jason Haldeman, senior product specialist for I/O and networking at ...