November 16, 2006 - A new test tool called Simply Modbus was recently released that allows technicians and system integrators to get to the bottom of their MODBUS problems in record time. This innovative software requires little or no training since ease-of-use is it's main objective. Communication settings are input and the results are all displayed in the same window. It shows the actual bytes being sent and received. When the results don't make sense, a few clicks to change some settings like byte and word orders or data types quickly displays the correct results.
For those new to MODBUS, a extensive tutorial is provided on their website that explains thoroughly how MODBUS works. The software, which functions as a MODBUS RTU or MODBUS ASCII master, can connect directly to a slave device or remotely over a modem or radio system. Maintenance technicians and MODBUS device manufacturers will surely benefit from using this tool to find problems and verify their devices are working properly.
