Ethernet/IP

Industrial Gateway: The Super Translator for Cross-Protocol Communication

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Industrial Gateway: The Super Translator for Cross-Protocol Communication

In the field of industrial automation, the data exchange between devices has always been a significant technical challenge for enterprises. The industrial gateway acts like a multilingual expert, facilitating smooth “conversations” between devices with different communication protocols, enabling seamless data transmission in complex industrial environments. This article will delve into the working principles, application scenarios, … Read more

Profibus PA to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP Gateway

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Profibus PA to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP Gateway

Taking advantage of the previous article’s momentum: Foundation Fieldbus H1 main products have been upgraded to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP. Here, I present a product that can directly convert the Profibus PA protocol to Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP protocol. This is the main content of this article. 0x00 Protocol Introduction The Profibus protocol is operated … Read more

Transforming Robot Controllers into Switches

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Transforming Robot Controllers into Switches

For more content, please click on the above ABB Robot Practical Skills to follow You can also click on the WeChat public account below for more classic content Reprint requires a message to the backend, let’s support original content together and promote the use and development of robots This public account provides technical support for … Read more

EtherCAT vs. PROFINET and EtherNet/IP: An Overview

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EtherCAT vs. PROFINET and EtherNet/IP: An Overview

In today’s rapidly changing field of industrial automation, the choice and application of network protocols have become increasingly important. Among them, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP, as two major mainstream network protocols, occupy a significant position in the market with their unique advantages, each holding an 18% market share, tied for first place. ​ PROFINET, with its … Read more

Understanding Common PLC Communication Protocols

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Understanding Common PLC Communication Protocols

In the field of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) play a core role, and their communication capabilities directly affect the efficiency and reliability of the entire system. This article will delve into the commonly used communication protocols for PLCs and analyze their applications in different scenarios. Common Protocols Overview of PLC Communication Protocols PLC … Read more