A-B 1769-L38ERM CompactLogix 5370 L3 Controllers

EtherNet/IP Network Communication

The EtherNet/IP network offers a full suite of control, configuration and data 

collection services by layering the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) over the 

standard Internet protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP. This combination of 

well-accepted standards provides the capability required to both support 

information data exchange and control applications.

The EtherNet/IP network also uses commercial, off-the-shelf Ethernet 

components and physical media, providing you with a cost-effective plant-floor solution.

For EtherNet/IP communication, you can use these CompactLogix controllers with a built-in EtherNet/IP communication port:

• 1769-L32E CompactLogix controller

• 1769-L35E CompactLogix controller

The EtherNet/IP communication modules:

• support messaging, produced/consumed tags, HMI, and distributed I/O.

• encapsulate messages within standard TCP/UDP/IP protocol.

• share a common application layer with ControlNet and DeviceNet.

• interface via RJ45, category 5, unshielded, twisted-pair cable.

• support half/full-duplex 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation.

• support standard switches.

• require no network scheduling.

• require no routing tables.

In this example:

• the controllers produce and consume tags amongst themselves.

• the controllers initiate MSG instructions that send and receive data or configure devices.

• the personal computer uploads or downloads projects to the controllers.

• the personal computer configures devices on an EtherNet/IP network.

Use the ControlFLASH Utility to Load Firmware

You can use the ControlFLASH utility to load firmware through a serial connection.

1. Make sure the appropriate network connection is made before starting.

2. Start the ControlFLASH utility.

3. When the Welcome dialog box appears, click Next.

4. Choose the catalog number of the controller and click Next.

5. Expand the network until you see the controller.

6. If the required network is not shown, first configure a driver for the network in RSLinx software.

7. Choose the controller and click OK.

8. Choose the revision level to which you want to update the controller and click Next.

9. To start the update of the controller, click Finish and then click Yes.

10. After the controller is updated, the status dialog box displays Update complete. 

11. Click OK.

12. To close the ControlFLASH utility, click Cancel and then click Yes.

The ControlNet network is highly deterministic and repeatable and remains unaffected as devices are connected or disconnected from the network.