Chapter 9 External Interface
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9-2. EtherNet/IP
The HFC3000 EtherNet/IP System conforms to the open field network EtherNet/IP. Control of tools and
transactions of message information are executed by EtherNet/IP Explicit message communication.
Due to conformance with the open field network EtherNet/IP System, connections with EtherNet/IP devices
(master/slave) of other manufacturers are enabled.
Also, remote I/O communication and message communication can be executed at the same time.
9-2-1. System Structure
HFC3000 EtherNet/IP System
EtherNet/IP
Slave Station
EtherNet/IP Slave Stations of Other
Manufacturers
PLC (EtherNet/IP Master Station)
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