Rockwell Automation 2711E PanelBuilder 1400e Modbus Communications - Manual (Page 17)

1–5 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity
Publication 2711E-6.12 – November 1997
The Controller or Other Modbus Slave Device
When communicating over a Modbus network, the controller can
respond to queries from the PanelView terminal and other input or
output devices.
Modicon Controller
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The PanelView terminal can be connected to a controller, or other
slave device on the Modbus network. The terminal can control and
monitor coils, inputs, and registers in these devices on the network.
Understanding the Modbus Network
The following illustration shows the relationship between
PanelBuilder, the PanelView terminal, and the controller. In the
following illustration, the PanelView terminal is connected over
Modbus: