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Modbus™ Communications
The Modbus communications protocol, introduced by Schneider Electric (Modicon)
in 1979, has been proven to be extremely reliable and easy to implement.
It has become a 'de facto' standard and the most widely used network protocol
in the industrial manufacturing environment.
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Modbus
Plus™ Communications
Modbus Plus is a multi-purpose control networking solution combining high
speed, peer-to-peer communication with easy installation to simplify applications
and reduce installation costs. The global database feature makes it easy
to broadcast data to all network nodes while bridges allow separate Modbus
Plus networks to connect together, enabling virtually unlimited node count.
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TCP Open™ Software
TCP Open is a set of Derived Function Blocks (DFB)
that provide TCP/IP services in an automation application on Premium PLCs.
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ConneXium™
Ethernet Systems
With the ConneXium family of Ethernet devices, Telemecanique
provides you with the smart and flexible way to integrate Ethernet solutions
into your operation, from the device level to the control network, and
even on through to your corporate intranet. Click
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FIPIO
Fieldbus - an international standard
The Fipio fieldbus is a standard means of communication between different
control system components. The Fipway network is an open local area network
for communication between the various PLCs. As a WorldFIP profile, FIPIO
integrates perfectly with the Modicon line of PLCs, simplifying implementation
and operation and ensuring the secure and deterministic real-time exchanges
necessary for the operation of remote peripherals.
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Unitelway
The Uni-Telway bus is a standard means of communication between control
system components. Click
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CANopen
Schneider Electric has chosen CANopen as a 'core network' fieldbus offering.
Originally used in the automotive industry, CAN is increasingly used in
general industry. Click
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Other
networks
Profibus DP and INTERBUS are also supported by Schneider Electric
Modicon PLCs. Click
here for more information.
Actuator
Sensor Interface (AS-Interface)
The Schneider Electric sensor bus technology knowhow is applied to the
Modicon® Premium™ and Micro™ PLCs for managing via AS-Interface
bus sensor/actuator type devices.Click
here for more information.