Rockwell Automation 2711E PanelBuilder 1400e Modbus Communications - Manual (Page 18)

1–6 Overview of PanelBuilder 1400e with Modbus Connectivity
Publication 2711E-6.12 – November 1997
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Development Computer
Machine or
Process
PanelView
Programmable
Controller
PanelView 1000e/1400e
Terminal
(Touch Screen)
Modbus
Machine or
Process
Programmable
Controller
The application is created in PanelBuilder on the
personal computer, and downloaded to the
PanelView operator terminal.
The PanelView terminal queries the
controller for process or machine
status information.
Operator input to the terminal is sent to
the controller. The controller uses this
information to control the machine or
process.
Serial Connection
Modem
Modbus
Modem Modem