# Can ignition 8.3 communicate with PLC Productivity series 2000 and 3000?

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**Created:** [February 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-8-3-communicate-with-plc-productivity-series-2000-and-3000/114016 "2026-02-17T20:52:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/can-ignition-8-3-communicate-with-plc-productivity-series-2000-and-3000/114016/1 "2026-02-17T20:52:21Z")

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Hello everyone

Does anyone know if ignition 8.3 can connect directly to PLC Productivity series 2000 and 3000?

Thanks.

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Yes, via Modbus TCP. You'll need to configure your CPU's accordingly have the Modbus TCP server active. The 3k series also appears to support MQTT, but you would need the associated modules for Ignition to connect that way.