# Configure In-Sight vision system for Modbus TCP Communications

This section describes how to connect an In-Sight vision system to a PLC A Programmable Logic Controller is a ruggedized computer that you can use for automating processes or even an entire production line. using Modbus TCP communications.

## Establish Modbus TCP Communications

Before Modbus TCP communications can be established with an In-Sight vision system, the vision system must be configured to enable Modbus TCP Server, using the Industrial Ethernet utility of the vision system. Once enabled, the Modbus TCP Server Settings dialog is used to configure the connection to PLC.

1. Open In-Sight Vision Suite and select the vision system from the device list.
2. Open the Industrial Ethernet utility in the list of utilities.
3. In the Industrial Ethernet Configuration dialog, select Modbus TCP Server from the Select Protocol dropdown menu.
4. Configure the Max Connections and Idle Timeout controls.
5. Restart the In-Sight vision system to apply the changes, enabling the Modbus TCP Server service upon completion of the power cycle.

## Configure Communications in EasyBuilder

1. Connect to your device using EasyBuilder.

2. Go to the Communications application step.

3. Under the Industrial Ethernet heading, open the Target Protocol dropdown and select Modbus TCP Server.

4. Click Format Data to open the Format Data dialog.

5. Under the Inputs section, click + and select the tool properties to add as input.

6. Under the Outputs section, click + and select the tool properties to add as output.