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Ethernet/ip modules in a control system – Rockwell Automation Ethernet Design Considerations Reference Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication ENET-RM002C-EN-P - May 2013

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EtherNet/IP Overview

Chapter 1

EtherNet/IP Modules in a
Control System

The following diagram shows how EtherNet/IP communication modules can fit
into a control system.

In this example, the following actions can occur:

Controllers produce and consume tags with each other.

Controllers initiate MSG instructions to send/receive data or configure
devices.

Controllers control I/O and drives.

Workstations can upload/download projects to the controllers.

Workstations can configure devices on the EtherNet/IP network.

Switch

1756-EN2T
1756 I/O Modules

1794-AENT
1794 I/O Modules

Workstation

1734-AENT
1734 I/O Modules

PowerFlex®
Drive

1783-ETAP
Workstation

1783-ETAP

1756-EN2TR
1756 I/O Modules

1769-L18ERM-BB1B Control System

1769-L33ERM Control System

PanelView™ Plus Terminal Connected
Via a 1783-ETAP EtherNet/IP Tap

1794-AENTR FLEX™ I/O Adapter

1734-AENTR POINT I/O™ Adapter
with POINT I/O Modules

Kinetix 6500 Drives
with Motors

Kinetix 350 Drive
with Motor