Waveshare ethernet rs485 converter suitable for modbus TCP -> RTU

Is this little waveshare ethernet gizmo suitable as a Modbus RTU -> TCP gateway ?

I am familiar with Vlinx and BBworx and recently found this

I suspect the modbus gateway functionality is what costs the additional $200

Hello @kurtklingbeil,

Welcome to RobotShop community.

It should be suitable but we recommend confirming this information from the manufacturer directly.

Here’s their contact:
[email protected]

Let us know if you have further questions.

Sincerely,