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Modbus RTU/ASCII Master Tool

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Overview

This test tool turns your Windows PC into a Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII Master.

Connect to Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII slave devices to test, troubleshoot, and monitor Modbus serial communication.

Key Features

  • Functions as a Modbus RTU Master or
                               Modbus ASCII Master
  • Read data from and write data to RTU or ASCII slave devices
  • All data is displayed in one window
  • Supports multiple data types in the same message
  • Supports byte order and word order swapping
  • Supports Standard Modbus and Enron Modbus
  • Supports RTS delay for radios
  • Supports 2-byte slave IDs
  • Includes a notes column allows labeling the results
  • Save and restore settings in configuration files
  • Write window allows writing single and multiple values
  • Request data continuoulsy on a schedule
  • Log results to a text file for later anaysis
  • Save Byte History Log to a text file

16 bit Register Function Codes

Function Code Action
04 Read Input Registers
03 Read Holding Registers
06 Write Single Holding Register
16 Write Multiple Holding Registers

1 bit Coil Function Codes

Function Code Action
02 Read Discrete Inputs
01 Read Coils
05 Write Single Coil
15 Write Multiple Coils

Download

The free download has full functionality and runs in demonstration mode until licensed.
Demonstration mode limits sending and receiving to six messages.
It can then be restarted to send and receive more messages.
Download and run in demonstration mode. Try before you buy.

System Requirements:
Windows NT, 95, 2000, XP, Windows7, Windows8, Windows10 & 11
display resolution: 800 x 600 minimum
PC with serial port (built in, serial card or USB serial port)

Download

Simply Modbus RTU/ASCII Master 8.1.2

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Purchase

Licenses are available for single users, multiple users, or site licenses.

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Documentation

View Manual