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MGate MB3000 User’s Manual 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 MB3000 allows the different Modbus systems to be
integrated into one network, regardless of the protocol or communication parameters.