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-# modbus-device-maps
-Pre-built Modbus device maps for industrial equipment (Schneider, Siemens, ABB, SolarEdge). Works with Modbus Monitor XPF. View full maps and documentation.
+# Modbus Device Maps
+
+[![Compatible with Modbus Monitor XPF](https://img.shields.io/badge/Modbus%20Monitor-XPF-blue)](https://www.modbusmonitor.com/download)
+[![Documentation](https://img.shields.io/badge/docs-device--maps-green)](https://docs.quantumbitsolutions.com/products/xpf/device-maps/)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/Modbus-Monitor/modbus-device-maps)](LICENSE)
+
+Pre-built Modbus device maps for industrial energy meters and equipment, designed for use with **[Modbus Monitor XPF](https://www.modbusmonitor.com/download)**.
+
+---
+
+## What Are Modbus Device Maps?
+
+A **Modbus device map** defines the register layout of an industrial device — specifying which registers correspond to which measurements (voltage, current, power, energy, etc.), along with data types, scaling factors, and units.
+
+Without a device map, engineers must manually cross-reference vendor documentation, determine register addresses, configure data types, and apply the correct scaling — a time-consuming and error-prone process.
+
+With a device map, Modbus Monitor XPF automatically handles all of this, letting you connect to a device and start reading real data in seconds.
+
+---
+
+## Supported Manufacturers
+
+This repository includes preview and reference device maps for equipment from leading industrial manufacturers:
+
+| Manufacturer | Device Types |
+|---|---|
+| **Schneider Electric** | Power meters, energy analyzers |
+| **Siemens** | Power monitoring devices, PAC series |
+| **ABB** | Energy meters, M2M/M4M series |
+| **SolarEdge** | Solar inverters, monitoring platforms |
+| **Eaton** | Power quality meters, protection relays |
+
+> **Note:** The maps in this repository are **preview and reference maps**. The full library — including additional registers, scaling, and device-specific configurations — is available directly within **Modbus Monitor XPF**.
+
+---
+
+## Popular Device Maps
+
+| Device | Manufacturer | Description |
+|---|---|---|
+| **PM8000** | Schneider Electric | Advanced power and energy metering |
+| **PAC4200** | Siemens | Power monitoring with integrated display |
+| **M4M** | ABB | Modular multi-function energy meter |
+| **SE5000** | SolarEdge | Single-phase solar inverter |
+
+---
+
+## Why Use Device Maps?
+
+- ✅ **Skip manual register mapping** — no need to manually decode vendor datasheets
+- ✅ **Standardized format** — consistent structure across all supported devices
+- ✅ **Instant connectivity** — load a map and start reading data immediately
+- ✅ **Reduced configuration errors** — pre-validated register definitions and scaling
+- ✅ **Engineer-friendly** — designed for field engineers and systems integrators
+
+---
+
+## Using Device Maps with Modbus Monitor XPF
+
+These maps are intended for use with **[Modbus Monitor XPF](https://www.modbusmonitor.com/download)**, a professional Modbus diagnostic and monitoring tool.
+
+To get started:
+
+1. [Download Modbus Monitor XPF](https://www.modbusmonitor.com/download)
+2. Load a device map from this repository or from the built-in library within XPF
+3. Connect to your device and begin monitoring registers immediately
+
+For the complete device map library and full documentation, visit:  
+📖 [docs.quantumbitsolutions.com/products/xpf/device-maps/](https://docs.quantumbitsolutions.com/products/xpf/device-maps/)
+
+---
+
+## Editions
+
+Modbus Monitor XPF is available in multiple editions. To see a full comparison of features including device map support:  
+🔍 [www.modbusmonitor.com/compare](https://www.modbusmonitor.com/compare)
+
+---
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the terms of the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file included in this repository.