Appendix A-Mds Inet/Eni Protocols - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

APPENDIX A. MDS INET/ENI PROTOCOLS
A.1 Introduction
This appendix covers the MDS iNET 900 ENI, which provides expanded gateway and protocol conversion
capabilities not found in the MDS iNET 900. Throughout this document, the iNET 900 ENI is referred to
as iNET/ENI. If iNET/ENI is required for your application, contact your factory representative to obtain the
appropriate ENI file(s).
The iNET/ENI currently contains gateway conversion services for:
• TCP, UDP, and PPP: Identical to the iNET 900.
• DF1 to EIP: Provides EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) connectivity for DF1 full-duplex
devices.
• MODBUS to MODBUS TCP: Provides Modbus TCP connectivity for Modbus RTU or Modbus
ASCII Slave devices.
Additional gateway services and protocol support are planned for future firmware releases.
NOTE:
This appendix assumes you have an understanding of Ethernet networking and TCP/IP.
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A.2 Selecting New Protocols
6 PROTOCOLS SELECTING NEW IP
Perform the following procedure to select one of the new protocols supported by the iNET/ENI:
1. Access the MDS iNET's Serial Configuration Wizard as described in this manual.
2. Select the IP Protocol screen displays. See Figure A-1below.
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Figure A-1. Select IP Protocol Screen
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