User Manual User guide

Rockwell Automation Publication 1738-UM005A-EN-P - July 2013 1
Chapter 1
Overview of the 1738 ArmorPOINT I/O
EtherNet/IP Adapter
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the ArmorPOINT I/O Series B
EtherNet/IP adapter, its primary features, and how to use it. You need to
understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your adapter and
use it in an EtherNet/IP control system.
The following table lists where to find specific information.
Adapter Features
The ArmorPOINT I/O adapters provide connectivity to EtherNet/IP networks
for ArmorPOINT I/O modules. The adapter is for the I/O backplane that
provides connectivity through an RJ-45 connector for single-port pass-through
support of star and tree network topologies.
Some of the module’s features are as follows:
• Use of EtherNet/IP messages encapsulated within standard TCP/UDP/IP
protocol
• Common application layer with ControlNet and DeviceNet networks
• Interfacing via Category 5 rated twisted pair cable
Topic Page
Adapter Features 1
What the Adapter Does 2
Physical Features of Your Adapter 3
Hardware/Software Compatibility 3
Important Adapter Considerations 4
Set the Chassis Size 4
Adapter Replacement 4
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 4
Power Up a System for the First Time 5
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 6
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 6
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 6
Support for Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 7
Mixing Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 8
Chapter Summary 8