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Communication Modules

EtherNet/IP Network

The Ethernet Industrial (EtherNet/IP) network protocol is an open industrial-networking standard that supports both real-time I/O messaging and message exchange. The EtherNet/IP network uses off-the-shelf Ethernet communication chips and physical media.

EtherNet/IP Communication Modules

Specifications [PDF]

Cat. No.	Description	Communication Rate	TCP/IP Connections	Logix Connections
1756-EN2F	EtherNet/IP communication bridge module, fiber	100 Mbps	128	256
1756-EN2T	EtherNet/IP communication bridge module, copper	10/100 Mbps	128	256
1756-EN2TR	3-port EtherNet/IP communication bridge module, copper, with embedded switch technology	10/100 Mbps	128	256
1756-ENBT	EtherNet/IP communication bridge module, copper	10/100 Mbps	64	128
1756-EWEB	Ethernet web server module	10/100 Mbps	64	128
1756-EN2TXT	ControlLogix-XT, EtherNet/IP communication bridge module, copper	10/100 Mbps	64	256

Example Configurations—EtherNet/IP Network

Star Topology



Ring Topology



Linear Topology



Accessories—Ethernet Network

Cat. No.	Description	Specifications
1585J-M8PBJM-x	Ethernet RJ45 patchcord x = 2 (2 m), 5 (5 m) or 10 (10 m)	8-Conductor, Teal Riser PVC Cable (Flex Rated cable also available)
1585J-M8CC-H	RJ45 insulation displacement connector (IDC)	0.128...0.325 mm2 (26…22 AWG), Cat. 6, IDC, no tool required
1585J-M8CC-C	RJ45 crimp connector with boot, qty = 50 pieces	0.128...0.205 mm2 (26…24 AWG), Cat. 5e, requires crimp tool for assembly
1585A-Jcrimp	Crimp tool	—
9300-RADES	Remote access dial-in kit	56 Kbps modem connection to devices on an Ethernet network, includes: • pre-configured modem • communication module • DIN rail mounting hardware • associated cables

Switches

For real-time control and information flow throughout the manufacturing and IT enterprise, Rockwell Automation offers a full portfolio of industrial Ethernet switches and media, featuring a line of managed switches integrated with Cisco technology. The portfolio contains many popular features that are in use today by IT and Controls organizations that deploy standard, unmodified Ethernet, with settings optimized for use in EtherNet/IP applications.

Stratix switch products include Stratix 8000 Modular Managed Switches, Stratix 6000 Fixed Managed Switches, and Stratix 2000 Unmanaged Switches. Embedded Switch Technology is available in various Rockwell Automation products to enable ring and linear topologies.