Modbus Protocol Essentials: Simulator, Client, and Basics

  • Course Title: Modbus Protocol Essentials: Simulator, Client, and Basics​
  • Duration: ~2.5 Hours
  • Level: Beginner
  • Prerequisites: Basic networking knowledge
  • Mode: Personal Training (Instructor-Led) | Online (MS Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Etc.)

📝Course Description:​

Master Modbus in this 2-hour hands-on course. Learn Modbus RTU and TCP communication, configure Open ModSim, and use ModScan32/Open ModScan to read/write data. Explore device IDs, function codes, and a live demo with a physical Modbus RTU device (e.g., PLC or sensor) for industrial automation and IoT.

🎓What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand Modbus RTU/TCP, device IDs, and data models
  • Configure Open ModSim and demo a physical RTU device
  • Use ModScan32/Open ModScan to read/write coils and registers
  • Master Modbus TCP/RTU communication protocols
  • Troubleshoot basic Modbus communication issues

🧩Course Structure:

  • Module 1: Modbus Protocol Basics
    • Overview of Modbus and its role in industrial automation
    • Modbus RTU vs. TCP:
      • RTU: Serial communication (RS-485)
      • TCP: Ethernet-based, IP addressing, port 502
    • Data model: Coils, Discrete Inputs, Holding/Input Registers
    • Device ID (Unit ID): Role in addressing slaves (1–247)
    • Function codes: FC1 (Read Coils), FC3 (Read Holding Registers), FC5 (Write Coil), FC6 (Write Register)
  • Module 2: Modbus Simulator and Client Setup
    • Install and configure Open ModSim to emulate a Modbus device (TCP/RTU)
      • Set up Unit ID, IP address (TCP), or COM port (RTU)
      • Configure registers/coils for simulation
    • Physical Sensor Demo: Connect to a Modbus RTU device (e.g., Sensor via RS-485) to demonstrate real-world communication (trainer-led; trainees observe or follow with own device if available)
    • Install ModScan32 (trial) or Open ModScan (open-source) as client software
    • Connect to simulator/physical device: Read coils and holding registers using TCP (IP/port) or RTU (COM port)
  • Module 3: Hands-On Data Manipulation
    • Read/write data to coils/registers via ModScan32/Open ModScan
      • Example: Toggle a coil (FC5) and write a value to a register (FC6)
    • Troubleshoot issues: Connection timeouts, invalid Unit IDs, incorrect addresses

🛠️Tools Required:

  • Open ModSim (free Modbus simulator) or Modbus Slave (free trial)
  • ModScan32 (free trial) or Open ModScan (open-source alternative)
  • Windows computer
  • Internet Connection

🌟Certification:

  • No certificate provided.

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💵Course Pricing and Payment:

  • Base Fee: 2000₹ / 35 USD

  • Promotional Offer: 999₹ / 20 USD

  • Payment: Full payment required upfront via a secure platform (UPI / Bank Transfer / PayPal / Cashfree). No refunds will be issued.