Step 1. Install the Modbus TCP/IP Option

The steps and options presented in the procedure that follows require installation of the CIMPLICITY base system software with the Modbus TCP/IP Communications option.

Configure Modbus TCP/IP communications using either:

Option 1.1 The Modbus TCP/IP Diagnostics function.
Option 1.2 Advanced Modbus TCP/IP Configurations.
Important: Some devices, such as devices with non-consecutive memory or devices installed on a slow or "noisy" network, require advanced Modbus TCP/IP configuration .