300+ SCADA Protocol Articles & Guides
Deep dives on Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, IEC 61850, OPC UA, Profinet, MQTT, IEC 62443, and substation automation — written for practicing engineers.
Modbus TCP Beckhoff TwinCAT: Client and Server Setup
Modbus TCP Beckhoff TwinCAT configuration with TF6250: client function blocks, server XML mapping, licensing by TwinCAT version, and the usual failure points.
Modbus TCP CODESYS: Step-by-Step Configuration
Modbus TCP CODESYS configuration for WAGO, Phoenix Contact, ABB, and Delta PLCs: master and slave setup, channel configuration, and vendor-specific notes.
Modbus TCP ControlLogix Setup in Studio 5000
Modbus TCP ControlLogix setup three ways: the ProSoft MVI56E-MNETC module, AOI socket messaging, and a gateway, with pitfalls and performance notes for each.
Modbus TCP CompactLogix Setup in Studio 5000
Modbus TCP CompactLogix setup with Rockwell's free AOI in Studio 5000: client and server roles, AOI parameters, polling multiple devices, and gateway options.
Modbus Register Map Explained: How to Read Any Device
Modbus register map reading made reliable: the four register types, the zero-based offset trap, data types inside registers, byte order, and scale factors.
Modbus TCP S7-1200: TIA Portal Step-by-Step Guide
Modbus TCP S7-1200 configuration in TIA Portal: MB_SERVER and MB_CLIENT setup, holding register mapping, connection parameters, and reading multiple devices.
Modbus Function Codes Explained with Real Examples
Modbus function codes with real hex frames: FC 01 to 06, FC 15 and 16, FC 23 and 43, plus register type matching and the mistakes that cause exceptions.