8 Rockwell Automation Publication ENET-UM004B-EN-P - November 2015
Chapter 1 5000 Series EtherNet/IP Communication Module Overview
EtherNet/IP Communication
Module Functionality
EtherNet/IP communication modules can provide the following functionality:
• Support for messaging, produced/consumed tags, and distributed I/O
• Encapsulate messages within standard TCP/UDP/IP protocol
• Share a common application layer with ControlNet and DeviceNet
network protocols
• Interface via RJ45, category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable connectors
• Fiber connectors - Not available on all modules
• Support for full-duplex 10/100/1000 Mbps operation - Rate options are
specific to modules
• No network scheduling or routing table requirements
• Communicate with Logix5000™ controllers to function as a remote
gateway for I/O modules
• Option to operate in multiple EtherNet/IP topologies
• Option to operate as a Ring supervisor on a Device Level Ring
(DLR) network - Not available on all modules
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