1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The purpose of this manual is to provide information on how to use Alpha Technologies Cordex™
High Performance System Controller (CXC HP) and software along with Modbus. This guide contains
information on setup, and operation of Modbus using Alpha’s CXC HP controller.
1.2. Purpose and Audience
The audience for this manual are engineers, technicians, IT professionals and network operation
personnel who are tasked with remote monitoring of the power system using Modbus. They should be
well versed in the Modbus protocol as well as the network management, remote monitoring or network
operations center software and tools that will be used to monitor the controller.
1.3. Knowledge and Permissions
It is assumed that you have a good working knowledge of, and access to, the following:
• Modbus monitoring software and tools
• Ethernet cables and TCP/IP settings needed to connect your computer to the CXC HP controller
• Current version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer (9+) or Safari
• Power system that the controller currently controls
• Controller admin password, and the appropriate level of permissions
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