Overview

Learn the skills to quickly find, analyze, and isolate Modbus network problems. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to wire the connectors, test the cables, and setup basic equipment. You will also get hands-on experience with the latest Modbus troubleshooting tools.

Course content

  • Modbus serial physical layers
  • Learn Modbus commands
  • Modbus monitors
  • Modbus TCP
  • Network design and setup
  • Wiring
  • Troubleshooting

Hands-on exercises

  • Modbus RTU communications via RS-485
  • Monitoring Modbus RTU
  • Modbus TCP communications
  • Monitoring Modbus TCP via Wireshark

Class day information

  • Attendees must bring a laptop or tablet which can read a USB drive.
  • You will receive a support USB drive with an electronic version of the materials plus key PI documents.
  • Attendees will receive a certificate of participation
  • Class size is limited to a maximum of 8 people

Course duration

The Modbus troubleshooting course requires 7.5 hours of instruction.

The day includes two 15 minute breaks and one 30 minute lunch break.

Cost and Registration

This course is $1,495 CDN per person. For pricing in other currencies please contact us.

Click here to see the latest training schedule or contact us to arrange a training date.

This course can be delivered in person, on-site, or online. For on-demand a minimum of 3 students are required for online training.

Click here to download the detailed course description.

To register for the Modbus Troubleshooting and Maintenance course or for other inquiries please email us at:  admin@jcomautomation.ca

Your instructor

James Powell, P.Eng., is the principal engineer and owner of JCOM Automation Inc. He has written many articles and two books: HART Communication Protocol – a practical guide, and Catching the process fieldbus – An introduction to PROFIBUS and PROFINET.

James is a certified PROFIBUS DP, PA, and PROFINET network engineer, PROFIBUS System Design Engineer. He has over 20 years of experience with PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and HART installations.