Communication Networks

Several communication networks are available. This table describes typical application features that are used with
ControlLogix®
 and
GuardLogix®
 systems, and lists the networks available to support such application features.
Applications and Supported Networks
Application Features
Networks for Standard Communication
Networks for
CIP Safety™
 Communication
Integrated Motion, analog, or SERCOS motion interfaces
EtherNet/IP™
EtherNet/IP™
Time synchronization
EtherNet/IP™
EtherNet/IP™
Control of distributed I/O
  • EtherNet/IP™
  • DeviceNet®
  • ControlNet®
  • Foundation Fieldbus
  • HART
  • Universal remote I/O
Time synchronization does not use the safety protocol.
Produce/consume data between controllers
  • EtherNet/IP™
  • ControlNet®
  • EtherNet/IP™
  • ControlNet®
Messaging to and from other devices, including access to the controller via the
Studio 5000 Logix Designer®
 application
  • EtherNet/IP™
  • ControlNet®
  • DeviceNet®
     (only to devices)
  • Data Highway Plus™
     (
    DH+™
    )
  • DH-485
Messaging does not use the safety protocol.
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