Introduction Of Features; Ethernet/Ip - YOKOGAWA SmartDac + GX10 User Manual

Introduction of Features

EtherNet/IP

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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.
Configuration Components
• 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)
EtherNet/IP
Adapter
(Server)
GX/GP
Note
For details of EtherNet/IP, see the information supplied by the Open DeviceNet Vender Association
(ODVA).
Ethernet
GM
Configuration tool
Remote I/O
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