Specifications

6 Communication Choices
1785-SO036C-EN-P - April 2002
Ethernet Network
and EtherNet/IP Protocol
The Ethernet network is a local area network designed for the
high-speed exchange of information between computers and related
devices. With its high bandwidth (10Mbps to 100Mbps), an Ethernet
network allows many computers, controllers, and other devices to
communicate over vast distances.
With an Ethernet network you have many possibilities because you
can maximize communication between the great variety of equipment
available from vendors.
An Ethernet network provides enterprise-wide systems access to
plant-floor data. At the application layer, EtherNet/IP is the
implementation of the Control and Information Protocol (CIP) on the
Ethernet network. Ethernet/IP is an open protocol that enables
multi-vendor integration.
Additionally, EtherNet/IP uses the protocols used by the Internet.
Both the Ethernet PLC-5 and Ethernet Interface Module contain
features that allow you to use the Internet to access product
information and to create and enhance application diagnostics. For
more information on these features, refer to page 15 of the Controller
Choices section.
Ethernet specifications
For more information, see the EtherNet/IP System Overview,
publication ENET-SO001.
Communication Choices
Features :
• information layer
• high-speed exchange of information
• high bandwidth
• can be used via the Internet
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modem
Internet
personal computer
workstation
laptop
HP 9000 or VAX computer
PLC-5/20E
TM
controller
SLC 5/05
TM
controller
server
ControlNet
TM
PLC-5
TM
controller
with Ethernet
sidecar module
ControlLogix
Gateway
Data Highway Plus
PLC-5 controller
ControlLogix
TM
Gateway or
Logix5550
TM
controller
Ethernet
Cable options: Data transmission rate: Maximum
cable length:
Maximum drop
cable length:
Maximum number
of nodes:
10Base-5 10Mbps 500m 50m 100
10Base-2 10Mbps 200m 50m 30
10Base-T 10Mbps 100m n/a n/a
10Base-FL 10Mbps 2000m n/a n/a