Brief Summary
This course dives into the Modbus protocol and RS485, helping you learn how to design and manage networks. You'll use fun software to see everything in action and understand how to make different devices talk to each other. Pretty cool, right?
Key Points
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Learn about the Modbus protocol, the most popular automation protocol.
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Understand the RS485 serial communication standard.
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Create and manage Modbus RS485 networks.
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Use freeware applications to simulate Modbus networks.
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Integrate devices from various manufacturers in a seamless network.
Learning Outcomes
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Become proficient in Modbus and RS485 networking.
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Create seamless networks incorporating devices from various manufacturers.
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Understand critical concepts like Memory Address vs. Memory Value.
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Gain hands-on experience with freeware for network simulation.
About This Course
Learn how to design, implement and manage the most popular automation networking system in the world.
The Modbus protocol is the oldest and still by far the most popular automation protocol in the field of process automation and SCADA. Knowing how to create Modbus based networks that run on the RS485 serial communication standard is essential for any electrical technician and engineer working in these fields. Being able to integrate devices from different manufacturers is a skill that is in demand and will ultimately make you more valuable and marketable in the industry.
This course gives you the theory behind the Modbus Protocol as well as RS485. It then goes on to show you how they work together to create a Modbus RS485 network. Two freeware applications are then used to create a Modbus network right on your PC so you can see the communication in action.
After completing this course, you will be able to integrate devices from the same manufacturers and different manufacturers, that are Modbus compliant, to form a complete seamless network.
The Origins of the Modbus Protocol and RS485
Understand Memory Address vs. Memory Value
Memory Addressing Conventions
Ntando N.
I am enjoying the course so far so good 😊🙌