The BNI EIP-… serves as a decentralized input and output module for connecting to an 
EtherNet/IP™ network. 
1.2. Structure of the 
guide 
The guide is organized so that the chapters build on one another. 
Chapter 2: Basic safety information. 
Chapter 3: The main steps for installing the device. 
Chapter 4: Technical data for the device 
Chapter 5: Integration 
Chapter 6: Process data 
Chapter 7: Display 
Chapter 8: Webserver 
Chapter 9:Appendix 
1.3. Typographical 
Conventions 
The following typographical conventions are used in this Guide.  
Enumerations are shown in list form with bullet points. 
•  Entry 1, 
•  Entry 2. 
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated 
by an arrow. 
  Action instruction 1. 
  Action result. 
  Action instruction 2. 
Procedures can also be shown as numbers in brackets. 
(1)  Step no. 1 
(2)  Step no. 2 
Numbers: 
Decimal numbers are shown without additional indicators (e.g. 123), 
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator hex  (e.g. 00
hex
) or with the 
prefix “0x” (e.g. 0x00) 
Cross references indicate where additional information on the topic can be found (see 
chapter 4 ”Technical Data”). 
Note tip 
This symbol indicates general notes. 
Note 
This symbol indicates a security notice which most be observed. 
BNI  Balluff Network Interface 
I  Standard input port 
EIP  EtherNet/IP™ 
EMC   Electromagnetic Compatibility 
FE  Function ground 
O  Standard output port