Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L7 User Manual

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Chapter 5
Communication Networks
Networks Available
Several communication networks are available for use with ControlLogix
systems. This table describes typical network applications used with
ControlLogix systems and lists the networks available to support such
applications.
For additional information about network design for your system,
See publication ENET-RM002
.
Topic Page
Networks Available 91
EtherNet/IP Network Communication 92
ControlNet Network Communication 95
DeviceNet Network Communication 98
Data Highway Plus (DH+) Network Communication 101
Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Communication 102
Foundation Fieldbus Communication 105
HART Communication 106
Additional Resources 107
Table 18 - Applications and Supported Networks
Application Type Supported Networks
Integrated Motion EtherNet/IP
Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP for time
synchronization
EtherNet/IP
Control of distributed I/O • ControlNet
• DeviceNet
• EtherNet/IP
• Foundation Fieldbus
• HART
• Universal remote I/O
Produce/consume data between controllers • ControlNet
• EtherNet/IP
Messaging to and from other devices, including access to
the controller via RSLogix 5000 software
• EtherNet/ControlNet
• DeviceNet (only to devices)
• Data Highway Plus (DH+)
• DH-485
• EtherNet/IP
• Serial
• USB

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L7 Specifications

General

Brand	Allen-Bradley
Model	ControlLogix L7
Category	Controller
Language	English