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Networks

Introduction Available Networks EtherNet/IP Network ControlNet Network DeviceNet Network Serial Communication DH-485 Network
Available Networks

You can configure your system for information exchange between a range of devices and computing platforms and operating systems.

If your application requires Use this network Select
  • Plant management (material handling)

  • Configuration, data collection, and control on a single, high-speed network

  • Time-critical applications with no established schedule

  • Data sent regularly

  • Internet/Intranet connection
    		•  EtherNet/IP network 1788-ENBT scanner
  • High-speed transfer of time-critical data between controllers and I/O devices

  • Deterministic and repeatable data delivery

  • Intrinsic safety
    		•  ControlNet network 1788-CNC, -CNCR scanner
    1788-CNF, -CNFR scanner
  • Connections of low-level devices directly to plant floor controllers, without interfacing them through I/O modules

  • Data sent as needed

  • More diagnostics for improved data collection and fault detection

  • Less wiring and reduced start-up time than a traditional, hard-wired system
    		•  DeviceNet network 1788-DNBO scanner
  • Modems

  • Supervisory control and data AC quisition (SCADA)
    		•  Serial network Built-in serial port
  • Connections to existing DH-485 networks
    		•  DH-485 network Built-in serial port with a 1761-NET-AIC