EtherNet/IP


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What is EtherNet/IP?

EtherNet/IP is an industrial network protocol that adapts the Common Industrial Protocol to standard Ethernet. This is one of the leading industrial protocols in the United States and is widely used in a range of industries including factory, hybrid and process.

What is EtherNet/IP used for?

EtherNet/IP allows the deployment of standard Ethernet technology (IEEE 802.3 combined with the TCP/IP Suite) in industrial automation applications while enabling Internet and enterprise connectivity. 

EtherNet/IP implementation with Cybus

The Cybus Connectware Ethernet/IP Driver allows reading and writing tags on Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLCs. Data from such devices can be made available on MQTT in JSON Format or OPC UA, as well as normalized or enriched with meta data and forwarded to IT systems like databases, SCADA systems, dashboards, data lakes or IoT Platforms like Azure or AWS.

Application examples

Use Cases with EtherNet/IP

  • Machine or Process Monitoring
  • Dashboards
  • Machine Learning / Data Lakes
  • Track & Trace / Traceability
  • Digital Twins
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About the protocol

CYBUS CONNECTWARE

Scalable data infrastructure for Smart Factories

Holistic factory connectivity with one single platform

The leading factory data hub Connectware is suitable for the first steps of digitization up to holistic Smart Factory transformation. In addition to universal shop floor connectivity, Connectware creates a scalable data infrastructure for digital projects without limits. One single platform for all IIoT projects, independent of applications and vendors.