Comtrol Modbus TCP Quick Start - Manual (Page 5)

DeviceMaster UP Modbus/TCP Quick Start: 2000477 Rev. G Overview - 5
Overview
This Quick Start is intended to help you quickly set-up serial or Ethernet devices. with the DeviceMaster UP.
You can use this document to locate software and installation documentation for the DeviceMaster UP to
quickly configure:
• Interfaces to serial Modbus/RTU and Modbus/ASCII slaves and masters
• Read-only devices such as barcode scanners and some RFID readers
• Read/write devices such as printers and some weigh scales
Comtrol Modbus Solutions
If you ordered the Modbus part number for your DeviceMaster UP, Modbus/TCP is loaded on the
DeviceMaster UP by default. You may want to review our other Modbus solutions to make sure that the
feature rich Modbus/TCP application is what you want to use. Optionally, Modbus Router or Modbus Server
may by more effective for your particular environment.
The Comtrol web site provides information about the differences between the three Modbus solutions:
• M ODBUS /TCP
• M ODBUS S ERVER
• M ODBUS R OUTER
In addition, the DeviceMaster UP product CD and ftp site also provide these documents for your reference.
The following links function if you are reading this document from the ftp site or CD.
Note: Optionally, open the CD and click Modbus. The main page ( up_modbus_family_main.htm ) provides
links to these documents.
• Modbus Controller to Controller Communication
• Modbus Solution Examples
• Providing Read-Only Modbus Protection
• Resolving Modbus Device ID Conflicts
If Modbus Server or Modbus Router is a better solution, you can DOWNLOAD the appropriate firmware and
corresponding documentation.