EtherNet/IP – Communication protocol 181
EtherNet/IP – Communication
protocol
Contents of this chapter
This chapter describes the EtherNet/IP communication protocol for
the adapter module.
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP is a variant of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
family of communication protocols intended for supervision and
control of automation equipment. Specifically, it covers the use of
CIP messaging over an IP network, typically using Ethernet as the
media.
The FENA adapter module acts as a server on an EtherNet/IP
network with support for the ODVA AC/DC drive, ABB Drives and
Transparent profiles.
Two simultaneous EtherNet/IP connections are supported, that is,
two clients can be connected to the adapter module at a time.
Further information on the EtherNet/IP protocol is available at
www.odva.org
.