Some time ago, you could have read about features of the extended communication protocol Communication – Ethernet/IP. Lately, it was necessary to start communication between the MES system built on the D2000 technology and the control system of a cogeneration unit of a particular customer. The control system is built on the PLCs made by Rockwell company (the main controlling unit was ControlLogix 1756 and smaller auxiliary wer CompactLogix 1769). So, how to establish the communication?
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://d2000.ipesoft.com/blog/how-to-establish-communication-ethernet-ip-in-practice/