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Chapter 9. EtherNet/IP Specification and
Operation
Table of Contents
9.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 9-3
9.1.1 EtherNet/IP .................................................................................. 9-3
9.1.2 Definitions of Common Network Terms ............................................ 9-4
9.1.3 Ethernet Features ......................................................................... 9-5
9.2 Installation ........................................................................................ 9-7
9.2.1 EtherNet/IP Device........................................................................ 9-7
9.2.2 Network Cable Installation ............................................................. 9-7
9.3 Specifications .................................................................................. 9-11
9.3.1 Ethernet Specification .................................................................. 9-11
9.3.2 EtherNet/IP Specification ............................................................. 9-12
9.3.3 EtherNet Communication Port ....................................................... 9-13
9.4 EIP Builder ...................................................................................... 9-14
9.4.1 Run the EIP Builder ..................................................................... 9-14
9.4.2 Set up the IP Address .................................................................. 9-16
9.4.3 Network .................................................................................... 9-23
9.4.4 Add Devices ............................................................................... 9-26
9.4.5 Data Mapping ............................................................................. 9-29
9.4.6 TAG Function ............................................................................. 9-32
9.4.7 Diagnosis ................................................................................... 9-35
9.5 Explicit Message .............................................................................. 9-36
9.6 Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 9-37
9.6.1 EtherNet/IP Error Codes and Their Solutions ........................................ 9-37
9.7 Studio 5000 Software Operation ..................................................... 9-40
9.7.1 Architecture .................................................................................... 9-40
9.7.2 Create a New Project ........................................................................ 9-40