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Chapter

5

Communication Networks

Networks Available

Several communication networks are available for use with ControlLogix
systems.

Table 12

describes typical network applications that are used with

ControlLogix systems and lists the networks available to support such
applications.

For more information about network design for your system, see the Ethernet
Design Considerations Reference Manual, publication

ENET-RM002

.

Topic

Page

Networks Available

85

EtherNet/IP Network Communication

86

ControlNet Network Communication

89

DeviceNet Network Communication

92

Data Highway Plus (DH+) Network Communication

95

Universal Remote I/O (RIO) Communication

97

Foundation Fieldbus Communication

98

HART Communication

99

Table 12 - Applications and Supported Networks

Application Type

Supported Networks

Integrated Motion

EtherNet/IP

Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP network for time
synchronization

EtherNet/IP

Control of distributed I/O

ControlNet
DeviceNet
EtherNet/IP
Foundation Fieldbus
HART
Universal remote I/O

Produce/consume data between controllers

ControlNet
EtherNet/IP

Messaging to and from other devices, including access to
the controller via Logix Designer application

ControlNet
DeviceNet (only to devices)
Data Highway Plus (DH+)
DH-485
EtherNet/IP
Serial

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