Control network considerations
C300 connections with Rockwell PLC devices
R301.1 Experion C300 Controller User's Guide 17
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Currently, C300 controller does not support connection with the following Experion
nodes: Series A (Chassis) FIM, Chassis IOLIM, and OPC servers.
C300 connections with Rockwell PLC devices
You can configure peer connections for the C300 Controller to communicate with
Rockwell PLC devices using the same interfaces as is currently supported for C200
controllers. These interfaces include Exchange function blocks, CIP protocol, and
Programmable Controller Communications Commands (PCCC). See FTE Interoperable
topologies in the Control Hardware Planning Guide for additional information.
The C300 Controller does require the use of an approved Ethernet interface device to
access the ControlNet network on which the PLC devices reside. One of the following
Ethernet interface modules can be used to connect with the Rockwell PLCs:
• FTEB Module (TC/TK-FTEB01)
• Ethernet Interface Module (TC-CEN021)
C300 connections to the Control Firewall
The C300 Controller connects to the control and supervisory communications networks
through the 9-Port Control Firewall. The Control Firewall Module provides connection
to other field Level 1 nodes on the FTE network and an uplink to the supervisory level
FTE network. The module provides message management and protects the Level 1
network from message storms by allowing only messages intended for Level 1 nodes,
and rejecting other unneeded messages.
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