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INTRODUCTION
The MBX Bridge combines the functionality of all hardware-based bridging products
currently offered by Schneider Electric into a single software product. It allows you to
bridge Modbus, Modbus Plus and Modbus TCP networks, seamlessly routing messages
between all MBX-compatible devices.
Schneider’s hardware bridge products, including the BM85 and BP85, are well-suited for
many installations. However, due to the growing popularity of PCs and software
applications in industrial environments, an increasing number of end users require
software-based routing solutions in addition to dedicated hardware products.
The MBX Bridge answers these demands by offering many key features and benefits.
 Because the MBX Bridge works with all MBX-compatible devices, it allows
users to route messages in a wide variety of arrangements. These include
configurations such as Modbus to Modbus Plus, Modbus Plus to Modbus Plus,
Ethernet to Modbus Plus and Modbus Plus to Ethernet routing.
 A simple wizard-based editor allows you to easily configure the required
routings. Configuration can be done online without stopping or restarting the
routing software.
 The MBX Bridge operates transparently in the background, like a device
driver, and allows other software to communicate concurrently over the
same MBX devices and drivers.
Software-based routing solution with MBX Bridge and other MBX components.
Compatibility
The MBX Bridge is implemented as part of the Cyberlogic MBX architecture, which is the
foundation used in other Cyberlogic components such as the MBX Driver, Ethernet MBX
Driver, Serial MBX Driver and MBX Gateway Driver. Therefore, the MBX Bridge is
compatible with all of these drivers.