Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-UM018D-EN-E - September 2017 1
Chapter
1
Overview of the 1734 POINT I/O EtherNet/IP
Adapter
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the POINT 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 POINT I/O adapters provide connectivity to EtherNet/IP networks for
POINT I/O modules. The POINT I/O adapter is for the I/O backplane that
provides connectivity through an RJ-45 connector.
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 7
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 7
Power Up a System for the First Time 8
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 8
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 9
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 9
Support for Rack-optimization, Enhanced Rack-optimization, and Direct
Connections
9
Mixing Rack-optimization, Enhanced Rack-optimization, and Direct
Connections
10
Chapter Summary 11