What is the difference between Modbus, Modbus Plus, and

ModbusTCP/IP?
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Modbus is a serial master/slave protocol. Modbus can run over any serial type media (copper, fiber, wireless,
modem, etc..)

Modbus Plus is a peer-to-peer protocol which runs at 1 mbs. The Modbus Plus protocol specifies the
software layer as well as the hardware layer. Proprietary cabling and terminators must be used with a
Modbus Plus network.

ModbusTCP/IP is an EtherNet based protocol. ProSoft Technology&#39s ModbusTCP/IP products act in a

master/slave capability.

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