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Simplifying Modbus Protocol Implementation
Our intent is to help extend the popularity of the Modbus protocol by making this protocol easier to acquire and deploy for embedded applications. Project managers and developers will realize immediate benefits from our solution.
In the typical development project, engineers are pressed for time as they develop and test their core product features. In addition they have to build a communications infrastructure using protocols like Modbus. Saving time, money and memory on this aspect will free up time to focus on proprietary designs that help in competitive differentiation.
The Modbus stack from Colway Solutions can save 6-8 weeks of development effort. See Make Vs. Buy analysis for more details.
We offer a lightweight Slave Stack in ‘C’ source code that has the 8 key functions from the Modbus specification in a library that occupies approximately 5KB of code space and about 512 bytes of RAM. If all the functions are not needed, engineers can choose only those function codes required for their project.
Modbus Functions Offered - customers buy only the function codes they need
This packaging helps customers save money and device memory.
Our customers, typically original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may need to impart Modbus functionality to one or more of their end-use products. Our royalty free licensing model offers unlimited embedded copies to support both requirements.
Systems integrators benefit when they have to deploy Modbus on specific devices for network consolidation. A single Modbus function can be deployed on one product for $50.00. No royalties are charged on the multiple units of the product sold.
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Single Product
Unlimited Embedded Copies
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Embed binary in unlimited
copies of SINGLE Product
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$50
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Multiple Products
Unlimited Embedded Copies
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Embed binary in unlimited
copies of MULTIPLE Products
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$100
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0 to 3
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0%
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4 to 5
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10%
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6 to 8
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20%
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Colway Solutions offers additional ease of deployment features:-
- Free downloadable Modbus Protocol Tester. The Colway Tester is a handy tool to verify the compatability and reliability of the communications infrastructure and interface. Also provides performance data.
- Free "Semi-ports". Porting tasks generic to a microcontroller are readily available as source code. This frees up additional time for the developers to concentrate on their product features. More details at Ports Available. Ports offered now: ARM, 8051 and Coldfire.
- Specific task oriented on-line documentation in "how-to" format for each porting step.
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