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Chapter 4 How to access ET-7000
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4. How to access the PET-7000?
The PET-7000 series is designed as remote I/O module that can be accessed via either
an Ethernet or Serial interface.
4.1. Via an Ethernet Network
Ethernet is an extremely popular networking format that already exists for most
applications, either for use with local networks or for connecting to the Internet. A host PC
or other devices on the LAN or WAN can be connected to access the PET-7000 module.
The Host PC is able to access the PET-7000 module using the Modbus/TCP.
Modbus/TCP Protocol:
The Modbus/TCP protocol is a variant of the standard Modbus protocol. It was
developed in 1999 to allow access to Ethernet devices by Internet community.