# Read data from MOXA NPort(5110, 5250A, 5150A) over Modbus TCP from Atlas Copco Mk5 gateway **URL:** \ **Category:** Ignition\ **Created:** [October 9, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-from-moxa-nport-5110-5250a-5150a-over-modbus-tcp-from-atlas-copco-mk5-gateway/80225 "2023-10-09T19:00:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![pturmel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/pturmel/32/3295_2.png) [@pturmel](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/pturmel)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-from-moxa-nport-5110-5250a-5150a-over-modbus-tcp-from-atlas-copco-mk5-gateway/80225/2 "2023-10-09T19:21:32Z")
You need to use "Modbus RTU over TCP", not "Modbus TCP" for such a connection. The user manual for my advanced modbus module has Moxa configuration notes you will wish to follow, but those happen to apply to IA's native Modbus driver, too. > [@Automation Professionals' Advanced Modbus Driver](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/automation-professionals-advanced-modbus-driver/41312): > > Automation Professionals is pleased to announce the first beta for its Advanced Modbus Driver, for Ignition version 7.9. Key features: Server mode, emulating one or more slave [devices](https://www.automation-pros.com/modbus/UserManual.pdf), using any of the three typical connection types, including simultaneous connections of multiple types. Client mode, incorporating all three connection modes in one driver. Support for Modbus Function Codes 20 and 21, File Records. Configure protocol tweaks for troublesome devices per slave unit, enabling suppor… --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/read-data-from-moxa-nport-5110-5250a-5150a-over-modbus-tcp-from-atlas-copco-mk5-gateway/80225)._