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MODBUS UDP

MODBUS UDP is a variant of MODBUS TCP that operates over the UDP transport layer. It offers lower latency than TCP but does not guarantee connection reliability (connectionless).

  • Applications requiring low latency
  • Simple, lightweight communication needs
  • Multicast data distribution scenarios
  • Situations where TCP connection overhead is unacceptable

MODBUS UDP configuration follows the same steps as MODBUS TCP. The only difference is selecting MODBUS UDP as the protocol when creating the connection.

ParameterDifference
ProtocolSelect Modbus UDP
PortDefault: 502
All other parametersSame as MODBUS TCP

inSCADA can also operate in MODBUS UDP Slave role. In this mode, external systems can connect to inSCADA via UDP and read data.

Select Modbus UDP Slave as the protocol for configuration.