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CHAPTER 5: ETHERNET/IP PROTOCOL
CHAPTER 5:
ETHERNET/IP
PROTOCOL
The HS500E is designed to support many common Industrial Ethernet protocols and
can be implemented in a wide variety of existing Host / PLC Industrial Ethernet
applications. One such popular protocol that can be used to transfer data over
Ethernet to and from the unit is Ethernet/IP (EIP).
This chapter focuses on the process of setting up and configuring the HS500E to
communicate (via Ethernet/IP) with a ControlLogix Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC). Also in this chapter you will find a description of EMS’ HTML Server and
OnDemand utility with step-by-step instructions to help you configure the HS500E for
your Ethernet/IP environment.
NOTE:
This manual assumes that users are already familiar with communications protocols,
industrial Ethernet principles and programmable logic controller technologies.
For specific information regarding the protocol used by your particular RFID
application, please refer to the appropriate documentation from your Host software
program provider.
What is Ethernet/IP?
Built on the standard TCP/IP protocol suite, EtherNet/IP is a high-level application
layer protocol for industrial automation applications that uses traditional Ethernet
hardware and software to define an application layer protocol that structures the task
of configuring, accessing and controlling industrial automation devices.
Ethernet/IP classifies Ethernet nodes as predefined device types with specific
behaviors. The set of device types and the EIP application layer protocol is based on
the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) layer used in both DeviceNet and ControlNet.
Building on these two widely used protocol suites, Ethernet/IP provides a seamlessly
integrated system from the RFID Subnet network to the Host and enterprise networks.
The HS500E is designed to communicate as an EtherNet/IP client device which will
receive and execute RFID commands issued by the Host or PLC (acting as
EtherNet/IP Server).
ATTENTION: for information regarding the Object Model implemented in the HS500E,
see Appendix C.
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