Modbus RTU Hardware Configuration Requirements

The Modbus RTU protocol allows one client and up to 247 servers on a common line. In CIMPLICITY software, the Modbus RTU Communications Enabler is the client.

Many configurations limit the number of servers to a smaller number. For example, Gould's J478 modem restricts the number of servers to 32. Contact your hardware vendor for information about the number of servers that your hardware configuration can support.