Users can benefit from reduced cabling and complexity by connecting to in-cabinet resource-constrained devices via 10BASE-T1S as well as by unlocking valuable diagnostic data from process automation devices in the field through the use of the Ethernet-APL physical layer based on 10BASE-T1L. Reliance on IEEE standards also means that EtherNet/IP can take advantage of new advancements in Single Pair Ethernet.
Compliance with IEEE Ethernet standards provides users with a choice of network interface speeds - e.g., 10, 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps - and a flexible network architecture compatible with commercially available Ethernet installation options including copper, fiber, fiber ring and wireless. QuickConnect™ functionality allows devices to be exchanged rapidly (e.g., a tool changer on a robot arm) while the network is running. Through its reliance on standard Internet and Ethernet standards, EtherNet/IP is proven, complete and ready for Industry 4.0 and IIoT both today and tomorrow.Į therNet/I P offers various network topology options including star or linear with standard Ethernet infrastructure devices, or device level ring (DLR) with specially enabled EtherNet/IP devices.
To capitalize on this opportunity and be able to connect all devices – not just those connected to controllers – industrial users must invest in networks that support the Internet Protocol. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are providing manufacturers with significant opportunity for innovation. EtherNet/IP™ is a best-in-class Ethernet communication network that provides users with the tools to deploy standard Ethernet technology (IEEE 802.3 combined with the TCP/IP Suite) in industrial automation applications while enabling Internet and enterprise connectivity…data anytime, anywhere.