Modbus Protocol Tester features, usage and benefits are summarized below.
| Usage |
Enabling Feature |
Advantage / Benefit |
| Test complex configurations |
Several instances of Modbus Protocol Tester can run simultaneously |
Fast test cycles. One-pass comprehensive test of complete environment |
| Isolation and diagnosis of network problems |
Ability to profile and manage individual devices |
Fast regression testing. |
| Stress testing |
Rapidly transmits and receives Modus messages |
Increase product robustness. |
| Long duration testing |
Reconnects automatically after communication interrupt |
No need to repeat tests due to communication interrupt |
| Metrics capture for understanding communication delays |
Timestamp traffic and display data at individual packet level |
Debug unstable environments |
| Functional compatibility testing |
Supports Modbus function codes: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 15, 16 |
Assure Industry standard compliance |
| Test field installations |
Small size software: 2.6 MB fits on pen drive |
Carry software, not computer |
| Quick check connections and communications |
Real time display of communications statistics |
Immediate visibility to communications |
| View data in format of choice |
Data Interpretation Layer offering format choices |
Data uniformity |
| Diagnose communication problems. Verify test execution. Compile test reports. |
Event Logger. Time stamps and captures events throughout test cycle |
Event log provides exact behaviour of communications network: faster problem isolation and fix. |
