FieldServer FS-8704-14 - Manual (Page 4)

FS-8704-14 EtherNet/IP Manual Page 4 of 31
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1 ETHERNET/IP DESCRIPTION
The Ethernet IP driver allows the FieldServer to transfer data to and from devices over Ethernet using the
EtherNet/IP protocol. The FieldServer can emulate either a Server or Client.
EtherNet/IP uses CIP (Control and Information Protocol), the common network, transport and application layers
also shared by ControlNet and DeviceNet. EtherNet/IP then makes use of standard Ethernet and TCP/IP
technology to transport CIP communications packets. The result is a common, open application layer on top of
open and highly popular Ethernet and TCP/IP protocols.
The Driver is able to read/write using the Data Table structure employed by all Logix Series PLC’s.
PCCC support is also provided for legacy devices that do not fully support CIP encapsulation. EIP PCCC
Encapsulation was tested at the FST factory using a PLC5 I785 ENET card. The following data types were tested:
N
F
S
The Driver also supports PCCC communication on SLC and MicroLogix (Tested on MicroLogix 1400 Device)
Fragmented Services (0x52) is not supported by this driver.
The information that follows describes how to expand upon the factory defaults provided in the configuration files
included with the FieldServer.
1.1 ODVA Status.
ODVA is an international association comprised of members from the world's leading automation companies.
Collectively, ODVA and its members support network technologies based on the Common Industrial Protocol
(CIP™). These currently include DeviceNet™, EtherNet/IP™, CIP Safety™ and CIP Sync™. ODVA manages the
development of these open technologies, and assists manufacturers and users of CIP-based networks through
tools, training and marketing activities.
FieldServer Technologies is an ODVA member and our device is ODVA tested to be Ethernet/IP Compliant.
Vendor Code 875
Product Type Code 12 or “Communications Adapter”
2 DRIVER SCOPE OF SUPPLY
2.1 Supplied by FieldServer Technologies for this driver
FieldServer Technologies PART # Description
FS-8915-10
UTP cable (7 foot) for Ethernet connection