EtherNet/IP came roaring into the 21st century on the backs of DeviceNet and ControlNet, claiming world domination (almost) as the most widely used protocol in manufacturing. While it’s pervasive, EtherNet/IP isn’t necessarily standard knowledge to everyone on the factory floor.

Admit it; maybe you find yourself losing sleep over questions like…

• Is EtherNet/IP an IoT transport protocol?
• Are EDS files important for an EtherNet/IP adapter device?
• Which is better: Ethernet/IP or PROFINET/IO?
• Isn’t EtherNet/IP just CIP over an Ethernet connection?
• How many ways are there to organize device data into a CIP Object Model?
• What is the Assembly Object Class?
• Does it matter which TCP/IP stack we use to build an EtherNet/IP device?
• Is DeviceNet obsolete or complementary to EtherNet/IP?
• How important is the compliance test process?
• Is CoCO good for EtherNet/IP scanner devices or delicious with marshmallows?

Toss and turn no more! With this handy guide on your bedside table, you’ll be able to navigate the world of EtherNet/IP and, who knows, maybe entertain a companion with interesting tidbits. Dip into any chapter, in any order, and you’ll find plenty of clear expectations, with tables and diagrams, to guide you through EtherNet/IP.