Modbus Integration
CE GOLD MODBUS

The Modbus protocol can be found in many industrial controls, from energy metering to variable frequency drives. In this course a student will learn the theory behind the Modbus protocol and how to integrate third-party Modbus devices into an i-Vu® system. Students will utilize Snap, Networking, and ViewBuilder skills to read and write to/from Modbus registers while following a sequence of operations to incorporate them into an i-Vu system without stressing the network. A successful integration is never complete without programming, graphics, and network. The students will be equipped with tips and tricks to streamline integration into multiple pieces of equipment and fine-tune their Modbus integration to achieve a healthy i-Vu system, all with emphasis on efficiency.

The Modbus course has been developed for individuals that are required to read data from or write data to a Modbus third party device as part of an i-Vu system installation or retrofit. Learners will receive a deep insight of the Modbus protocol and how this language communicates within a Building Management System.

For more information on the Carrier Controls Expert Program, please contact your local Carrier Controls representative or visit www.carrier.com/controls-experts.

After successfully completing this course, you will have the skills needed to quickly and efficiently:

• Create control programs/graphics to integrate with third party Modbus devices
• Fine tune your network traffic
• Seamlessly integrate third-party devices into an i-Vu system

Training Methods Used

Traditional Classroom: A live instructor will lead up to 12 students (course dependent) in hands-on exercises with minimal lecture in between. Using the situated learning techniques of the Kirkpatrick Model, this methodology fosters a collaborative learning environment where students are positioned to maximize knowledge retention. This course is a 1-day event.

eLearning: A Virtual instructor will lead students with the same content as the Traditional classroom. The students will have remote access to a training station to complete hands-on tasks, giving them a virtual classroom experience from many miles away. During the timeframe of the course, the student will have access to the instructor where they will be able to ask questions and communicate via live video feed. This course is hosted in the timeframe as the traditional classroom training.

Students must have the following access and hardware requirements:

• Internet access with Google Chrome 
• Administrative rights on your PC to install any necessary software for class 
• Mouse (tablet touch screen or PC touchpad not recommended) 
• Webcam 
• Second monitor, not required, but highly recommended

• Integration Overview: Integration Requirements • Support Documents 
• Physical Layer: Verify Hardware Settings Modbus Driver • Download and Install 
• Modbus Driver: Assign Modbus Driver Properties 
• Modbus Addressing: Decipher Real World Points List • Modbus RTU Addressing • Modbus TCP Addressing 
• Analyzing Modbus Captures: Reading Modbus Traffic Using the Diagport • Capturing Modbus RTU Traffic with SeriCap® • Capturing Modbus RTU Traffic Over a Network