# Modbus software tool

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**Created:** [August 24, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-software-tool/5050 "2012-08-24T15:48:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![Henry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/df705f/32.png) [@Henry](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Henry)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2012, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-software-tool/5050/1 "2012-08-24T15:48:34Z")

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I found a free Modbus scanner that may be of use to others. The software can poll both serial and Ethernet devices and also includes a discovery tool. The data is reported in a variety of formats. Attached is a screen print. The link is [chipkin.com/technical-resour … s-scanner/](http://www.chipkin.com/technical-resources/cas-modbus-scanner/)