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Learn More About IEEE 1588 Standard

A Rockwell Automation white paper, “An Application of IEEE 1588 to Industrial Automation,” describes how manufacturers can help improve control-system responsiveness and accuracy through time-based control techniques available as a result of the IEEE 1588 standard for industrial networking. The IEEE 1588 standard defines the Precision Time Protocol that allows for precise time synchronization of automation components using Ethernet, and is the core technology behind ODVA’s CIP Sync technology. For a free copy of the white paper, visit www.rockwellautomation.com/go/tjethernet.