Rockwell Automation 1732E-IB16M12SOEDR EtherNet/IP ArmorBlock supporting Sequence of Events - Manual (Page 97)

89 Publication 1732E-UM002A-EN-P - March 2010
Appendix
D
Connect to Networks via Ethernet Interface
This appendix:
• describes ArmorBlock module and Ethernet communication.
• describes Ethernet network connections and media.
• explains how to establish connections with the ArmorBlock module.
• lists Ethernet configuration parameters and procedures.
• describes configuration for subnet masks and gateways.
ArmorBlock Module and
Ethernet Communication Ethernet is a local area network that provides communication between various
devices at 10 or 100 Mbps. The physical communication media options for the
ArmorBlock module are:
• built-in
– twisted-pair (10/100Base-T)
• with media converters or hubs
– fiber optic
– broadband
– thick-wire coaxial cable (10Base-5)
– thin-wire coaxial cable (10Base-2)
See the following page for more information on Ethernet physical media.
ArmorBlock module and PC
Connections to the
Ethernet Network The ArmorBlock module utilizes 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX media.
Connections are made directly from the ArmorBlock module to an Ethernet
hub or switch. Since the ArmorBlock module incorporates embedded switch
technology, it can also be connected to other modules in a Star, Tree, Daisy
Chain or Linear, and Ring network topologies. The network setup is simple
and cost effective. Typical network topology is pictured below.