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Comprehensive EtherNet/IP gateway linking legacy devices and external networks to EtherNet/IP

The FieldServer EtherNet/IP gateway links legacy devices and systems using other protocols to Allen Bradley EtherNet/IP networks. The extensive FieldServer driver library provides a wide range of interfacing EtherNet/IP to protocols for process control and building automation applications. Serial, Ethernet and fieldbus protocols are available such as ControlNet, Modbus, Profibus, LonWorks, BACnet, JCI Metasys N2 and other protocols used on PLCs, fire alarm panels, HVAC devices, process controls, boilers, chillers and more. The FieldServer driver library has over 100 different protocols interfacing to over 300 different devices. Dual redundancy configuration is available for critical applications.

The configuration software provided with the FieldServer EtherNet/IP adapter enables the user to easily configure both the server and client sides of the gateway to meet specific monitoring and operational needs. Custom configuration services are also available from FieldServer. An embedded coprocessor protocol translator using EtherNet/IP is also available.

The EtherNet/IP gateway is available in several versions depending upon the point count needs, serial ports needs, the number of devices being interfaced, etc.

• FS-B20 Series Serial-LonWorks-Ethernet EtherNet/IP Gateway - for basic interface of a device to a network
• FS-B35 Series Multiport EtherNet/IP Gateway - for higher point counts or multiple network applications, options available for ControlNet, DeviceNet and Profibus
• FS-B40 Series 10-port EtherNet/IP Gateway - for major installations incorporating multiple networks, systems and devices, options available for DH+ or Arcnet
• ProtoCessor - for OEM applications where a manufacturer needs to convert their proprietary protocol to EtherNet/IP

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About EtherNet/IP

EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) provides the tools necessary to deploy Ethernet technology for manufacturing and industrial applications while enabling internet and enterprise connectivity.

EtherNet/IP was developed by Rockwell Automation in the late 1990s and released in 2001 specifically for industrial automation applications, including process control. EtherNet/IP has grown to become the complete industrial Ethernet network solution for industrial automation in the US and Asia today.

EtherNet/IP implements the Common Industrial protocol at its upper layers and uses the existing network infrastructure of Ethernet. EtherNet/IP is built on the standard TCP/IP stack, making use of all 7 layers of OSI reference model. The EtherNet/IP stack can be implemented as software on a microprocessor so EtherNet/IP implementation doesn't require any special hardware.

Due to the way EtherNet/IP makes use of existing Ethernet infrastructure, as Ethernet technology improves to allow faster and faster transfer, EtherNet/IP transfer rates will also improve.