ATS 87-02042-00 Modbus Plus Interface

The ATS 87-02042-00 Modbus Plus Interface is a dedicated communications interface module that enables Modbus Plus network connectivity for ATS automation equipment. Identified by part number 87-02042-00 and referenced as ATS 87-02042-00 1248 Modbus Plus Interface, this device provides Modbus Plus interface capabilities within an industrial control system. It is used to connect Modbus Plus devices with ATS controllers, facilitating data exchange across a Modbus Plus network for control and monitoring tasks. Typical applications include integrating Modbus Plus-enabled devices in a single automation network, enabling interoperability between controllers and field devices in manufacturing or process environments. Because it bears the ATS designation, it is intended for use with compatible ATS hardware and Modbus Plus-compatible peripherals in legacy and modernizing automation architectures. Within an automation rack, Modbus Plus interfaces like this one help streamline communications from multiple devices, supporting the needs of industrial control systems that require Modbus Plus connectivity across a network. The 87-02042-00 module is part of ATS’s Modbus Plus product family and is used wherever Modbus Plus networking is specified for integration with AB controllers and compatible devices.