Allen-Bradley controllogix 1756-L55M12 - Page 23

Publication 1756-UM001G-EN-P - January 2007
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Required Software for EtherNet/IP Communication
The EtherNet/IP communication modules:
• support messaging, produced/consumed tags, HMI, and
distributed I/O.
• encapsulate messages within standard TCP/UDP/IP protocol.
• share a common application layer with ControlNet and
DeviceNet networks.
• connect via RJ45 cable.
• support half/full duplex 10 MB or 100 MB operation.
• support standard switches.
In this example:
• The controllers produce and consume tags.
• The controllers initiate MSG instructions that send and receive
data or configure devices.
• The personal computer uploads and downloads projects to the
controllers.
• The personal computer configures devices on an EtherNet/IP
network.
Software Functions Requirement
RSLogix 5000 • Configure ControlLogix projects.
• Define EtherNet/IP communication.
Yes
RSLogix 5000
BOOTP/DHCP Utility
Assign IP addresses to devices on an
EtherNet/IP network.
No
RSNetWorx for
EtherNet/IP
• Configure EtherNet/IP devices by IP
addresses and/or host names.
• Provide bandwidth status.
RSLinx • Configure communication devices.
• Provide diagnostics.
• Establish communication between devices.
Yes