MELSEC iQ-R Series
EtherNet/IP™ Scanner Module
EtherNet/IP™ is an open and global industrial network that adopts CIP™ (Common Industrial Protocol) to standard Ethernet. Widely used in the United States, EtherNet/IP™ and CIP™ technologies are managed by ODVA®, Inc.
Connection to EtherNet/IP™ compatible devices
EtherNet/IP™ module operates as a scanner, and supports both standard EtherNet/IP™ and tag communications. This enables simultaneous connection between sensors, actuators and programmable controllers with one module.
EtherNet/IP™ scanner module specifications
| Item | RJ71EIP91 |
|---|---|
| Class 1 communications | |
| Communication format | Standard EtherNet/IP™, tag communications |
| Number of connections*1 | Standard EtherNet/IP™: 256, Tag communications: 256 |
| Communication data size (byte) | 1444 (per connection) |
| Connection type | Point-to-point, multicast |
| RPI (communication cycle) | 0.5...60000 ms |
| Class 3 communications | |
| Communication format | Standard EtherNet/IP™ |
| Number of connections | Server: 256*1, Client: None |
| Communication data size (byte) | 1414 (per connection) |
| Connection type | Point-to-point |
| UCMM communications | |
| Communication format | Standard EtherNet/IP™ |
| Number of connections (number of simultaneous executions) | Server: 96, Client: 32 |
| Communication data size (byte) | 1414 |
| Connection type | Point-to-point |
*1: The total number of connections for Class 1 and Class 3 communications is 256.