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Blending MBX-Supported Networks
The MBX driver family provides support for all Modicon networks through a common
architecture, with identical programming interfaces. This means that an application that
operates with one of the MBX family drivers, such as the MBX Driver, will work with the
rest of them as well. Thus, virtually all Modbus Plus compatible software programs can
operate over all Modicon-supported networks with no code modifications. You will find a
complete description of the MBX family in the Appendix: MBX Architecture and
Companion Products.
Migration of existing installations to new hardware products does not require the user to
discard working, proven software solutions. As depicted in the diagram below, a user can
mix Modbus, Modbus Plus and Modbus TCP based hardware products in existing
installations without losing software, network or integration investment.
The MBX family of products includes:
 MBX Driver is Cyberlogic’s device driver for Modbus Plus interface adapters.
 Ethernet MBX Driver provides Modbus TCP communication.
 Serial MBX Driver provides Modbus RTU/ASCII communication.
 MBX Gateway Driver works with the other MBX drivers, giving access to
Modbus, Modbus Plus and Modbus TCP networks from remote locations.
 Virtual MBX Driver works with the other MBX drivers to permit 16-bit legacy
software to run in current Windows operating systems.
 MBX Bridge allows you to bridge any combination of Modicon networks by
routing messages between MBX devices.
 MBX OPC Server connects OPC-compliant client software applications to data
sources over all Modicon networks.
 MBX SDK is a software development kit for MBXAPI and NETLIB compliant
development.