Ethernet/IP

ProfiNet Embedded Board: A Mainstream Alternative for ProfiNet Industrial Ethernet Applications

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ProfiNet Embedded Board: A Mainstream Alternative for ProfiNet Industrial Ethernet Applications

ProfiNet Embedded Board: A mainstream alternative for implementing ProfiNet industrial Ethernet applications ·Industry/Scenario: Multi-axis servo drive control on packaging lines ·Device/Board: StableLink Technology’s “EthernetIP to SPI” embedded board, serving as the control interface for servo drives ·PLC: Siemens S7-1500 (Profinet IO Controller) ·Network Topology: Siemens PLC communicates with gateway/bridge devices via Profinet, which maps Profinet … Read more

EtherNet/IP Communication Instructions for Huichuan PLC AC702 and Newland Industrial Barcode Scanner

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EtherNet/IP Communication Instructions for Huichuan PLC AC702 and Newland Industrial Barcode Scanner

This article uses the Soldier300 V2 as an example to explain the EtherNet/IP (EIP) communication operations between the Newland Industrial Barcode Scanner and the Huichuan AC702 PLC. Connection Diagram: Environment PLC: Model AC702, accompanying software InoProShop Barcode Scanner: Model Soldier300 V2, accompanying software NSet DEMO: HuichuanEIP.project EDS File: opener_sample_app.eds Settings on the Barcode Scanner Side … Read more

Development History of Beckhoff Powerlink, EtherCAT, Siemens Profinet, and Rockwell EtherNet/IP

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Development History of Beckhoff Powerlink, EtherCAT, Siemens Profinet, and Rockwell EtherNet/IP

Beckhoff PowerLink: PowerLink is a real-time Ethernet communication protocol developed by the Austrian company Beckhoff. It originated in the late 1990s and is one of the earliest industrial Ethernet solutions. The design goal of PowerLink is to achieve high-speed data exchange and real-time control while maintaining network simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It employs a shared memory … Read more

Incredible! The Amazing Operations of the Architecture Built by the Three Giants: EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and IO-Link!

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Incredible! The Amazing Operations of the Architecture Built by the Three Giants: EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and IO-Link!

After years of development, various bus systems in the market have matured, leading to lower costs for bus-equipped devices and higher market penetration. This has given rise to classic bus automation system architectures, which are no longer limited to the automotive industry but have spread to various small and medium enterprises. First, this architecture generally … Read more

Introduction to Industrial Control Security: Ethernet/IP

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Introduction to Industrial Control Security: Ethernet/IP

This article continues to focus on the protocol layer, with three articles planned for this layer. The next one will cover DNP3, which is widely used in power systems. Most of the referenced materials in this article are accessible, except for one write-up on reversemode.com (http://reversemode.com/downloads/logix_report_basecamp.pdf) that requires authentication to download. If anyone can download … Read more

Implementation of ABB IRC5 Robot & Xinjie PLC Communication via EtherNet/IP

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Implementation of ABB IRC5 Robot & Xinjie PLC Communication via EtherNet/IP

Over the weekend, I was assisting a client in using the IRC5 compact cabinet to communicate with the Xinjie XDH series PLC as a slave (Adapter) while the PLC acts as the master (Scanner) via EtherNet/IP. During the technical support process, I recorded some steps and issues to share, to avoid pitfalls.The client’s machine is … Read more

Choosing Communication Interface Standards for PLC Hardware: Making Device Interconnection More Convenient!

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Choosing Communication Interface Standards for PLC Hardware: Making Device Interconnection More Convenient!

Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about a topic that many automation engineers both love and hate — the selection of PLC communication interfaces.Don’t worry, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of various communication interfaces in the most relatable way.Trust me, choosing the right communication standard can improve your device interconnection efficiency … Read more

Rockwell Automation: A Global Leader in PLC Technology Surpassing Siemens

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Rockwell Automation: A Global Leader in PLC Technology Surpassing Siemens

Rockwell Automation is one of the few PLC manufacturers that can compete with Siemens. The bus technology led by Rockwell is EtherNET/IP, and the well-known brand AB is a subsidiary of Rockwell. AB is renowned as an inventor of PLCs, alongside Schneider’s Modicon, making Rockwell a pioneer in the PLC industry. Although AB’s PLCs have … Read more

Introduction to PLC Communication: It’s Not Difficult!

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Introduction to PLC Communication: It's Not Difficult!

PLC communication is a very important part of the automation control field, enabling information transmission and interaction between different devices to work together, improving the efficiency and intelligence of automated production systems. Below we will discuss common PLC communication protocols and methods: 01 Common PLC Communication Protocols PLC communication protocols are standards used to specify … Read more