EtherNet/IP Product Overview

EtherNet/IP is one of the three official network standards (DeviceNet, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP), using the "Common Industrial Protocol" (CIP) application layer. This common application layer as well as the open software and hardware interfaces enable the direct connection of automation components from the field level to the control and factory level.

Protocol Software

EtherNet/IP Scanner Software

Using the EtherNet/IP Scanner Software, developers of PC based embedded products are able to implement the EtherNet/IP Scanner Class functionality into their devices fast and easy.

Designs using the EtherNet/IP Scanner Software are EtherNet/IP capable control units as well as devices with a need to provide a client functionality within an EtherNet/IP network.

The Scanner software provides I/O server and I/O client, message server and message client functionality and provides an API (Application Programming Interface) for the application.

The software is delivered in source code - EtherNet/IP Scanner Developers Kit (ESDK) or as DLL for Windows 2000/XP - EtherNet/IP Scanner Communication Driver (EIPS).

EtherNet/IP Adapter Software

The EtherNet/IP Adapter software enables the developer of PC based or embedded products to implement the EtherNet/IP Adapter Class functionality into his device fast and easy.

Applications for the EtherNet/IP Adapter Software are EtherNet/IP capable devices, like I/O modules, encoders, valves and simple drives as well as other components typical for the industrial automation.

The Adapter software provides I/O server and message server functions and can be attached to the application by using an API (Application Programming Interface).

The software is delivered in source code - EtherNet/IP Adapter Developers Kit (EADK) or as DLL for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP - EtherNet/IP Adapter Communication Driver.

Tools

EtherNet/IP Scanner Simulation Test Tool (EIPScan)

The EtherNet/IP Scanner Simulation Test Tool (EIPScan) based on Microsoft Windows allows the simulation of a complete EtherNet/IP Scanner. This enables Vendors to test and debug their EtherNet/IP products during development.

Module

EtherNet/IP Adapter Module

The EtherNet/IP Adapter Module provides a very flexible and powerful solution for implementing the EtherNet/IP Adapter functionality into devices like drives, I/O modules or encoders. The connection to the application CPU can either be made via a serial interface or by using a shared memory interface. The memory necessary for the data exchange is integrated on the module.

Services

Code Introduction

One or two day introduction to the EtherNet/IP software. There, the interfaces, processes and the data flows within the software are explained in detail. During the introduction, questions with regards to the customer application can be answered and adaptations of the EtherNet/IP stack regarding the customer application can be implemented.

Technical Consultation and Development Services

IXXAT supports the customers regarding the specification of their EtherNet/IP systems or devices. Customers can benefit from IXXAT's EtherNet/IP know-how, which results in shorter development cycles. In addition, IXXAT performs the adaptation and implementation as well as the test of the EtherNet/IP stack in combination with the customer hardware or application on request.