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Chapter
5
Communication Networks
Networks Available
Several communication networks are available for use with ControlLogix
systems.
describes typical network applications that are used with
ControlLogix systems and lists the networks available to support such
applications.
For more information about network design for your system, see the Ethernet
Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication
Topic
Page
EtherNet/IP Network Communication
ControlNet Network Communication
DeviceNet Network Communication
Data Highway Plus (DH+) Network Communication
Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Communication
Foundation Fieldbus Communication
Table 12 - Applications and Supported Networks
Application Type
Supported Networks
Integrated Motion
EtherNet/IP
Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP network 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 Logix Designer application
• ControlNet
• DeviceNet (only to devices)
• Data Highway Plus (DH+)
• DH-485
• EtherNet/IP
• Serial