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- EtherNet/IP Network Unit CB-EP100 User’s Manual (LJ-V7000 Edition) -
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CB-EP100 Overview
The CB-EP100 operates as an EtherNet/IP communication adaptor. EtherNet/IP
communication enables to output control states, current values and other data of the
CB-EP100 and measuring instrument connected to the CB-EP100 as communication
data to a PLC or other equipment.
The CB-EP100 supports EtherNet/IP cyclic communication (Implicit messaging) and
message communication (Explicit messaging). Cyclic communication enables data
exchange without a ladder program. Message communication enables to acquire
current values from a measuring instrument, reading/writing measuring instrument
settings and send control data to a measuring instrument.
System configuration example
Connectable measuring instrument
The CB-EP100 enables connection of one measuring instrument.
Overview
PLC or other host device
(EtherNet/IP unit)
CB-EP100 (this unit)
EtherNet/IP
adaptor
Ethernet
Connectable measuring instrument