The MBX architecture
presents a consistent framework to
address different connectivity needs.
MBX Family Components
The Cyberlogic MBX family for Windows XP/2000/NT/Server 2003 consists of several well-integrated components that provide connectivity for Modbus, Modbus Plus, and Ethernet networks in distributed environments.| Available Product Components | |
| MBX OPC Server | Gives OPC clients access to Modicon networks. |
| MBX Bridge | Bridges Modicon networks by routing messages between MBX devices. |
| MBX Driver | Device driver for Modbus Plus host interface adapters. |
| Ethernet MBX Driver | Driver for Modbus Plus emulation over TCP/IP. |
| Serial MBX Driver | Driver for Modbus Plus emulation over serial Modbus. |
| MBX Gateway Driver | Provides remote node access to Modicon Modbus, Modbus Plus, and Ethernet networks. |
| Virtual MBX Driver | Enables 16-bit legacy software to run in 32-bit Windows operating systems. |
| MBX SDK | Software development kit for MBXAPI and NETLIB compliant development. |
Blending MBX Supported Networks
The MBX products provide support for all Modicon networks through a common architecture, with identical programming interfaces: the MBXAPI and the industry-standard NETLIB. This ensures that practically all of the existing Modbus Plus compatible software programs can operate over all Modicon supported networks with no code modifications. A product operating with one of the MBX components (e.g. MBX Driver) is ensured to operate with the rest of the MBX components as well.Migration of existing installations to new hardware products does not require the user to discard working, proven software solutions. As depicted in the following diagram, a user can now mix Modbus, Modbus Plus and Ethernet based hardware products in existing installations without losing software, network, and integration investments.
