Instruction Manual

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Chapter 18
Introduction to EtherNet/IP Communication
Introduction
EtherNet/IP Communication
Overview
EtherNet Industrial Protocol (EtherNet/IP) is an open networking
standard communication protocol. GuardPLC 1600 and
GuardPLC 1800 controllers can connect to other EtherNet/IP devices,
such as other controllers, HMIs or distributed I/O blocks.
To use the EtherNet/IP network, the GuardPLC 1600 or GuardPLC
1800 must meet these requirements.
A GuardPLC controller can be configured as an EtherNet/IP scanner
(originator) and/or adapter (target). Signals are exchanged between
the scanner and the adapter in packets within the user-defined time
(Requested Packet Interval).
GuardPLC Controller as an Adapter
To configure a GuardPLC controller as an adapter, configure the input
and output assemblies in the GuardPLC controller by using RSLogix
Guard PLUS! software and then connect signals to the I/O assemblies.
RSLogix Guard PLUS! software is used to create EtherNet/IP
assemblies for the GuardPLC controller. An adapter input assembly
(IN_120) and output assembly (OUT_121) are created automatically
when EtherNet/IP protocol is added to the controller. You can use
these standard assemblies or create your own by using RSLogix Guard
PLUS! software.
Topic Page
EtherNet/IP Communication Overview 199
Add EtherNet/IP Protocol to the Resource 203
View the Controller IP Settings 204
Configuring Communication Between the Controller and a
PanelView PLUS Terminal
205
Operating System Version
CPU 6.28
COM 10.36