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3.3.8.2 Ethernet/IP
Introduction
EtherNet/IP is an Industrial Ethernet Protocol defined by the ODVA association. The protocol is open
to the public and vendors can implement EtherNet/IP into their industrial devices without incurring a
license fee. Many vendors have adopted this protocol as the standard communication protocol
between devices. For example, Rockwell Automation uses EtherNet/IP as the standard protocol for
their Logix controllers over Ethernet networks.
To allow complete integration with a Rockwell system, Weidmüller switches not only provide a
full-functioning of industrial network infrastructure, but also enable the SCADA system to monitor the
status of the switches as well as that of the PLCs, making the switches part of a Rockwell system.
Configuring Ethernet/IP on Weidmüller Switches
Ethernet/IP is disabled by default. To enable Ethernet/IP, select
Enable
in
Mode
and then click
Apply
. The user can get the EDS (Electronic Data Sheet) File in in the Weidmüller Online Product
Catalogue. Select or search for device name or part number and refer to section ‘Donwloads’.
3.3.8.3 Profinet
Introduction
PROFINET is a communication standard for automation of PROFIBUS & PROFINET International
(PI). It is 100% Ethernet-compatible as defined in IEEE standards. With PROFINET, applications can
be implemented for production and process automation, safety applications, and the entire range of
drive technology. With its integrated Ethernet-based communication, PROFINET satisfies a wide
range of requirements, from data-intensive parameter assignment to extremely fast I/O data
transmission.
PROFINET I/O is used for data exchange between I/O controllers (PLC, etc.) and I/O devices (field
devices). This specification defines a protocol and an application interface for exchanging I/O data,
alarms, and diagnostics. And its real-time (RT) solution allows response time in the range of 5 ms,
which corresponds to today’s PROFIBUS DP applications. The Weidmüller switch is a PROFINET
I/O device.
Configuring Profinet on Weidmüller Switches
Profinet is enabled by default. It can be disabled by selecting
Disable
in
Mode
and clicking
Apply
.
The user can get the GSDML (Generic Station Description Markup Language) File in in the
Weidmüller Online Product Catalogue. Select or search for device name or part number and refer to
section ‘Donwloads’.
3.3.9 Backup & Restore
Following saving and restoring functions are available in this web page.
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Save the current configuration file in connected PC
•
Save the startup configuration file in connected PC
•
Loading a new configuration by importing a file already saved in connected PC
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Set as startup configuration a configuration file already saved in connected PC