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Replacement Considerations with CompactLogix and Compact GuardLogix Systems Chapter 3
Communication Options
CompactLogix 5380 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers can operate 
on EtherNet/IP networks.
CompactLogix 5370 L3 and Compact GuardLogix 5370 L3 controllers can 
operate on EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks. 
 
IMPORTANT Be aware of the following:
• The 5380 controllers do not support for half-duplex communications on 
Ethernet at any speed.
• We recommend that you consider some factors that affect how to set 
EtherNet/IP network communication rate in your application during 
design. For more information, see Network Communication Rate 
Considerations on page 169.
Application Type 5370 Controllers Support  5380 Controllers Support
Network communication option • EtherNet/IP
• DeviceNet via a 1769-SDN 
scanner
• 1769-ASCII module for an 
ASCII serial interface to RS-
232, RS-422 and RS-485 
devices 
• 1769-SM2 module for a 
Modbus RTU serial interface
• MVI69-MNET for Modbus TCP/
IP interface
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP mode options Can be used in linear, DLR, and 
star topologies. 
Does not support for Dual-IP 
mode.
•Linear/DLR mode
• Dual-IP mode - Available with 
the Logix Designer 
application, version 29 or later
Both modes can be used in linear, 
DLR, and star topologies. 
Integrated Motion EtherNet/IP
Time Synchronization EtherNet/IP - Available with Integrated Motion and non-motion 
applications
Control of distributed I/O • EtherNet/IP
• DeviceNet
EtherNet/IP
Produce/consume data between 
controllers
EtherNet/IP
Messaging to and from other devices, 
including access to the controller via Logix 
Designer application
• EtherNet/IP
• DeviceNet (only to devices)
EtherNet/IP