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Chapter
5
Communication Networks
Networks Available Several communication networks are available for use with ControlLogix
systems.
Table 12 describes typical network applications that are used with
ControlLogix systems and lists the networks available to support such
applications.
For more information about network design for your system, see the Ethernet
Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication
ENET-RM002 .
Topic Page
Networks Available 85
EtherNet/IP Network Communication 86
ControlNet Network Communication 89
DeviceNet Network Communication 92
Data Highway Plus (DH+) Network Communication 95
Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Communication 97
Foundation Fieldbus Communication 98
HART Communication 99
Table 12 - Applications and Supported Networks
Application Type Supported Networks
Integrated Motion EtherNet/IP
Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP network for time
synchronization EtherNet/IP
Control of distributed I/O • ControlNet
• DeviceNet
• EtherNet/IP
• Foundation Fieldbus
• HART
• Universal remote I/O
Produce/consume data between controllers • ControlNet
• EtherNet/IP
Messaging to and from other devices, including access to
the controller via Logix Designer application • ControlNet
• DeviceNet (only to devices)
• Data Highway Plus (DH+)
• DH-485
• EtherNet/IP
• Serial