User manual

Publication 1768-UM001C-EN-P - November 2007
22 Communicate over Networks
EtherNet/IP Network
Communication
The EtherNet/IP network offers a full suite of control, configuration, and
data collection services by layering the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
over the standard Internet protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP. With this
combination of well-accepted standards, the EtherNet/IP network supports
information data exchange and control applications.
The EtherNet/IP network also uses commercial, off-the-shelf Ethernet
components and physical media, providing you with a cost-effective
plant-floor solution.
For EtherNet/IP communication, the controller needs a 1768-ENBT or
1768-EWEB module. You can install up to two of these modules in the 1768
backplane for each controller.
Use these software products for EtherNet/IP communication.
Required Software for EtherNet/IP Communication
Software Functions Requirement
RSLogix 5000 • Configure CompactLogix projects.
• Define EtherNet/IP communication.
Yes
RSLogix 5000
BOOTP/DHCP Utility
Assign IP addresses to devices on an
EtherNet/IP network.
No
RSNetWorx for
EtherNet/IP
• Configure EtherNet/IP devices by IP
addresses and/or host names.
• Provide bandwidth status.
RSLinx • Configure communication devices.
• Provide diagnostics.
• Establish communication between devices.
Yes