
Rockwell Automation Publication 2080-UM002N-EN-E - November 2022
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Chapter
8
EtherNet/IP Network
Overview
The EtherNet/IP network offers a full suite of control, configuration, and data collection
services by layering the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) over the standard Internet
protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP. This combination of well-accepted standards provides the
capability that is required to support information data exchange and control applications.
Micro850 and Micro870 controllers with firmware revision 20.011 or earlier support Explicit
messaging over the EtherNet/IP network. Micro850 (2080-L50E) and Micro870 (2080-L70E)
controllers with firmware revision 21.011 or later add support for Implicit messaging.
For information on Implicit and Explicit messaging and how to configure EtherNet/IP or USB
drivers, see the EtherNet/IP Network Devices User Manual, publication
.
The controllers use socket interface transactions and conventional communication over the
EtherNet/IP network to communicate with Ethernet devices that do not support the
EtherNet/IP application protocol.
EtherNet/IP Network
Functionality
Micro850 and Micro870 controllers support the following EtherNet/IP network functionality:
• Support for these EtherNet/IP network topologies:
- Star
• Support for these EtherNet/IP network communication rates:
- 10 Mbps
- 100 Mbps
• Duplicate IP address detection
For more information about network design, see the Ethernet Design Considerations
.
Topic
Page
EtherNet/IP Network Functionality
Implicit Messaging I/O Nodes on an EtherNet/IP Network
How to Add PowerFlex 520-series and Kinetix 5100 Drives over EtherNet/IP
Predefined Tags in PowerFlex 520-series and Kinetix 5100 Drives
Use of the User-defined Function Block Library
Download the User-defined Function Block Instruction Files