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Overview
Module Features
Hardware/Software
Compatibility
About ArmorBlock Modules
This chapter is an overview of the ArmorBlock family of modules. You will need
to understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your module
and use it in an EtherNet/IP control system. The following table guides you
where to find specific information in this chapter.
Topic
Module Features
Hardware/Software Compatibility
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI)
The module features include:
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Use of EtherNet/IP messages encapsulated within standard TCP/UDP/IP
protocol.
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Common application layer with ControlNet® and DeviceNet®.
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Interfacing via Category 5 rated twisted pair cable.
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Half/full duplex 10 Mbit or 100 Mbit operation.
•
Mounting on a wall or panel.
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Communication supported by RSLinx® software.
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IP address assigned via standard DHCP tools.
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I/O configuration via Studio 5000 Logix Designer software.
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No network scheduling required.
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No routing tables required.
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Supports connections from multiple controllers simultaneously.
The module and the applications described in this manual are compatible with
the following firmware versions and software releases.
Contact Rockwell Automation if you need software or firmware upgrades to
use this equipment.
Product
1732E-IB8M8SOER and 1732E-OB8M8SR
1756-EN2T, 1756-EN2TR, 1756-EN3TR
Studio 5000 Logix Designer
Studio 5000 Logix Designer Add-on Profile
RSLinx software
(1) Studio 5000 Logix Designer is the replacement for RSLogix 5000 (since v21). It provides one software package for discrete,
process, batch, motion, safety and drive-based applications.
Rockwell Automation Publication 1732E-UM003D-EN-E - November 2021
Firmware Revision / Software Version
Firmware revision 1.001 or later
3.x version when using Studio 5000 Logix Designer v18 or later
(1)
18 or later
3.01.01 or later
2.56 or later
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