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IntroductionofFeatures
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP is a protocol that extends Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to Ethernet.
The use of Ethernet enables high-speed and periodic exchange of massive control and
monitoring data between control devices placed at dispersed locations.
Devices that support EtherNet/IP are available from many vendors. Among them, Rockwell
Automation’s Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Remote I/O of the Allen-Bradley
brand are widely used. Yokogawa’s GX, GP, and GM, equipped with the EtherNet/IP server
function, supports communications with these PLCs.
ConfigurationComponents
• Scanner (Client)
A device that launches a request on EtherNet/IP. This is either a PLC or PC. For
the recorder, PLCs such as Allen-Bradley PLC-2, PLC-5, SLC 500, MicroLogix,
CompactLogix, and ControlLogix represent a Scanner (Client).
• Adapter (Server)
A remote I/O device that the Scanner (Client) can access to read or write data. The
recorder is an Adapter (Server).
• Configuration tool
A tool used to configure the system. This is either a PC on which configuration software
has been installed or the software itself. Rockwell Automation RSLogix500 and
RSLogix5000 and the communication driver software RSLinx are configuration tools.
Scanner
(Client)
Adapter
(Server)
Ethernet
Configuration tool
Remote I/O
Note
For details of EtherNet/IP, see the information supplied by the Open DeviceNet Vender Association
(ODVA).