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Chapter 6 Communicate over Networks
Linear Network Topology
A linear network topology is a collection of devices that are daisy-chained
together across an EtherNet/IP network. Devices that can connect to a linear
network topology use embedded switch technology to remove any need for a
separate switch, as required in Star network topologies.
Figure 11
shows an example 1769-L18ERM-BB1B control system using a
linear network topology.
Figure 11 - Example 1769-L18ERM-BB1B Control System Using a Linear Network Topology
Figure 12 shows an example 1769-L24ER-QB1B control system using a linear
network topology.
Figure 12 - Example 1769-L24ER-QB1B Control System Using a Linear Network Topology
1734-AENTR POINT I/O
1734-AENTR FLEX I/O
1769-L18ERM-BB1B
• Kinetix 350
• 1783-ETAP
PanelView Plus
• Kinetix 350
• 1783-ETAP
LINK 1 LINK 2
MOD
NET
AUX POWER
PORT 1 PORT 2
1734-AENTR POINT I/O
1734-AENTR FLEX I/O
1769-L24ER-QB1B
1732E-IB16M12R
PanelView Plus
• Kinetix 350
• 1783-ETAP