WHITEPAPER: Introduction to EtherNet/IP
Introduction to EtherNet/IP
What is EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol)?
EtherNet/IP is traditional Ethernet combined with an industrial application layer protocol targeted to industrial automation. This application layer protocol is the Control and Information Protocol (CIP™).
In this whitepaper, you will review the basic aspects of EtherNet/IP and learn how the open-source protocol can benefit your industrial applications.