VLT
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AutomationDrive EtherNet/IP
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MG.90.Jx.02 ver. 5
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September 2007 – VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark
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Technical Overview
EtherNet/IP™ was introduced in 2001 and today is the most developed, proven and complete
industrial Ethernet network solution available for manufacturing automation.
EtherNet/IP is a member of a family of networks that implements the Common Industrial Protocol
(CIP™) at its upper layers. CIP encompasses a comprehensive suite of messages and services for a
variety of manufacturing automation applications, including control, safety, synchronization, motion,
configuration and information. As a truly media-independent protocol that is supported by hundreds of
vendors around the world, CIP provides users with an unified communication architecture throughout
the manufacturing enterprise.
EtherNet/IP provides users with the network tools to deploy standard Ethernet technology for
manufacturing applications while enabling Internet and enterprise connectivity.
Assumptions
These operating instructions assume that the Danfoss EtherNet/IP option is used in conjunction with a
Danfoss FC 300 frequency converter. It is also assumed that the installed controller supports the
interfaces described in this document and that all the requirements stipulated in the controller, as well
as the frequency converter, are strictly observed along with all limitations therein.
Hardware
This manual relates to the EtherNet/IP option MCA121, type no. 130B1119 (un-coated) and 130B1219
(coated).
Background Knowledge
The Danfoss EtherNet/IP Option Card is designed to communicate with any system complying with the
CIP EtherNet/IP standard. Familiarity with this technology is assumed.
Issues regarding hardware or software produced by other manufacturers, including commissioning
tools, are beyond the scope of this manual, and are not the responsibility of Danfoss.
For information regarding commissioning tools, or communication to a non-Danfoss node, please
consult the appropriate manuals.
FC 300-related Literature
The following literature is available for the FC 300 series:
Title
Literature no.
FC 300 Operating Instructions
MG.33.Ax.yy
FC 300 Design Guide
MG.33.Bx.yy
Please also refer to:
http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/
-for additional information
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ODVA Conformance
The EtherNet/IP option is tested to conform to the ODVA standards, and is certified, towards
conformance test level version 3.
