MGate MB3660 Modbus Gateway
Case Studies
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Integrate Modbus RTU, ASCII, and TCP at the
Same Time
There can be a wide range in number, type, and sophistication of devices on the factory floor. The most
common devices are simple serial-based meters, which report certain information relating to factory
environment or equipment. However, other Modbus serial slaves may be as complex as a manufacturing
machine or a PLC controller.
When integrating these devices, there may be issues if different serial environments are used for different
devices. One system may use a different baudrate than another, or may use Modbus ASCII instead of Modbus
RTU. The MGate MB3660 allows the different Modbus systems to be integrated into one network, regardless of
the protocol or communication parameters.
