EtherNet/IP

EtherNet/IP is an industrial networking standard that takes advantage of commercial off-the-shelf Ethernet communication chips and physical media. IP stands for 'industrial protocol' and it  is what distinguishes this network. Unlike many options in the industrial Ethernet crowd, EtherNet/IP uses an open protocol at the application layer. Moreover, more than one vendor or organization backs EtherNet/IP. It is the only standard supported by three networking organizations: ControlNet International (CI), the Industrial Ethernet Association (IEA) and the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA).

This driver has been expressly thought to communicate with Rockwell Allen Bradley PLC series over the Ethernet network. This driver uses the mode "Explicit Messaging" of the EtherNet/IP protocol. To communicate with PLC5, MicroLogix and SLC500 controllers, the driver encapsulates in an Ethernet/IP frame, the protocol "PCCC" (Programmable Controller Communication Commands), as defined by Allen Bradley PLC specifications. In the case of ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FlexLogix controllers, two types of data addressing can be used: PLC5/SLC500 file addressing (via Tag/File mapping), and symbolic tag addressing (tags names). In the first case the driver uses PCCC commands encapsulated in Ethernet/IP frames, while, in the second case, it uses Ethernet/IP native commands.

Release

11.4.1.9 DBL269

Interface Device

PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FlexLogix

Manufacturer

Rockwell Automation (Allen Bradley)

Requirement/Description

Rockwell Allen-Bradley - EtherNet/IP (PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix and FlexLogix)

License Code

License Code Not Required

Import Tags

Support Import Tags

Operating System

• WIN 32/64

• WIN CE

Downloads

For more information on this driver please refer to the help relating to the driver in Movicon 11.