A great solution/s to interconnect Modbus TCP/IP devices on Simplex 4100 network.

Modbus TCP/IP Client – Simplex 4100 Server Gateway

Modbus TCP/IP

Modbus TCP/IP is a widely used communication protocol in industrial automation systems, allowing for the exchange of data between devices such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and sensors. It is based on the TCP/IP protocol, which enables communication over Ethernet networks. Modbus TCP/IP supports a wide range of functions and data types, including discrete inputs and outputs, analog inputs and outputs, and registers. With its simplicity and versatility, Modbus TCP/IP has become a popular choice for industrial applications, providing reliable and efficient communication between devices.

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that can have a Modbus TCP/IP client or server interfaces.

When a gateway is configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Client it would keep reading data from the field devices using Modbus TCP/IP protocol. It will also be possible to program the gateway to relay commands to the field devices (if protocol implementation supports, please check datasheet for details). Hence when used as a Modbus TCP/IP Client the gateway reads data from Modbus TCP/IP Servers and makes the data available on a variety of other protocols like Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, Lutron Machine and many others.

When a gateway is configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Server it can be connected to a Modbus TCP/IP Client and be a source of data. It would respond to the polls from the Modbus TCP/IP Client and publish the data as per the internal configuration. Hence by using the gateway as a Modbus TCP/IP Server it is possible to publish data from other protocol networks on the Modbus TCP/IP network.

Simplex 4100

The Simplex 4100 (computer port protocol) is used to transfer data (alarms and events) from the Simplex Fire alarm panels (4020/4100U/4100ES/4010ES/NDU).

ProtoConvert can supply and support gateways that are capable of interfacing with the Simplex fire alarm panels using the Simplex 4100 Computer port protocol and capturing the alarms and events sent by the panel. The data received can be further published on another interface of the gateway using a different protocol like BACnet, Modbus, SNMP , LonWorks , HTTP/S or any other open protocol. Hence the gateway would provide the means to transmit the alarms and events from a Simplex Fire alarm panel (stand alone or networked) to a monitoring system like a SCADA or a Building Management System that cannot directly interface with the Simplex panel.

The Simplex 4100 protocol driver is a client only driver. Hence it is not possible to emulate a Simplex fire alarm panel.

Modbus TCP/IP and Simplex 4100 datasheets are available for your review on this link for detailed information on the capabilities of these drivers.

The table below lists the various hardware options available with this protocol driver combination, please make a selection based on the point capacity, number of ports, and type of communication interfaces you require.