 - Ethernet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is a network communication
standard capable of handling large amounts of data at speeds of 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps, and at up to 1500 bytes per packet. The specification uses an open
protocol at the Application layer. It is especially popular for control
applications.
Ethernet/IP typically employs active star network technology. This type
of network is easy to set up, operate, maintain, and expand. It allows
mixing of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps products, and is compatible with most
Ethernet switches. Ethernet/IP is used with personal computers,
mainframes, robots, input/output (I/O) devices and adapters, programmable
logic controllers (PLCs), and other devices. The specification is supported
by the Industrial Ethernet Association(IEA), ControlNet International
(CI), and the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA).
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Paul Sandeen |
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06 Mar 2008
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