TM3 Bus Couplers

Introduction

The TM3 bus coupler is a device designed to manage EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP communication when using TM2 and TM3 expansion modules in a distributed architecture.

For more information, refer to the Modicon TM3 Bus Coupler Hardware Guide.

Modicon TM3 Bus Couplers

The following table shows the TM3 bus couplers, with ports and terminal types:

Reference

Port

Communication type

Terminal type

TM3BCEIP

2 isolated switched Ethernet ports

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

RJ45

1 USB mini-B port

USB 2.0

USB mini-B