Chapter 9 Ethernet Specification and Operation
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Since ISPSoft and DIADesigner are similar in terms of program editing, this chapter will use ISPSoft software as an
example for explanation. Refer to Chapter 7 of the DIADesigner User Manual for information related to DIADesigner
software.
9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP (“IP” stands for “Industrial Protocol”) is an industrial Ethernet network managed by ODVA, Inc. (formerly Open
DeviceNet Vendors Association, Inc.), a global trade and standards development organization.
EtherNet/IP works on a TCP/UDP/IP based Ethernet network and uses the most widely deployed collections of Ethernet
standards to provide a broad range of applications in different industries that require high-speed and stability including
Factory Automation (FA), Building Automation (BA), Process Automation (PA) and many more.
Delta covers a full range of controller and drive products supported by EtherNet/IP, including Programmable Logic
Controllers (PLC), inverters, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and so on. Refer to Section 9.9 for a full product list that
support EtherNet/IP. In addition, you can also use EDS files to connect to other brands of EtherNet/IP devices. You can
run Delta EtherNet/IP software (EIP Builder) through the ISPSoft software V3.0 or later. Download the ISPSoft software at:
http://www.deltaww.com/services/DownloadCenter2.aspx?secID=8&pid=2&tid=0&CID=06&itemID=060301&typeID=1&d
ownloadID=,&title=--%20Select%20Product%20Series%20--&dataType=8;&check=1&hl=en-US