EtherNet/IP
Implements the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) over standard Ethernet — explicit messaging over TCP for configuration/diagnostics and implicit (I/O) messaging over UDP for real-time cyclic data exchange.
Type
Industrial Ethernet (CIP over TCP/UDP)
Typical Latency
1ms–10ms for I/O data depending on RPI configuration.
Hardware Requirements
Standard managed Ethernet switches, Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, EtherNet/IP-certified NICs, TCP/UDP port 44818.
Security
CIP Security adds TLS/DTLS transport security, device authentication and access-control policies.
Typical Use Case
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC ecosystems, packaging lines, distributed I/O racks, VFD and drive networks.
Connection Parameters
- Default port
- TCP/UDP 44818
- Messaging
- Explicit (TCP) & Implicit I/O (UDP)
- RPI range
- Typically 1ms–750ms
- Topology
- Star, linear (DLR ring supported)
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