Schneider Electric Implementation

EtherNet/IP for Schneider Electric

Industrial Protocol using standard Ethernet and TCP/IP. Primary protocol for Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) systems.

Type: Industrial EthernetSpeed: 10/100/1000 MbpsReleased: 2001Organization: ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association)

1 Gbps

Bandwidth

Unlimited (network dependent)

Max Nodes

100m per segment

Max Distance

Yes

Real-Time

Protocol Overview

Schneider Electric M580 and M340 support EtherNet/IP via BMXNOE0110 or BMXNOE01P0200 modules. Unity Pro/Control Expert provides EtherNet/IP scanner configuration.

When to Use EtherNet/IP

Choose EtherNet/IP for Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems, North American facilities, or when standardizing on CIP family protocols.

Schneider Electric Hardware Requirements

Compatible Communication Modules

BMXNOE0110 (M340 Ethernet/IP + Modbus TCP)

BMXNOE01P0200 (M580 Ethernet/IP)

TM3XTRA1 (TM3 EtherNet/IP adapter)

Wiring Details

Network Setup

100Mbps Ethernet. Scanner mode (master) or adapter mode (slave). Supports DLR with compatible switches.

Configuration

Unity Pro: Add BMXNOE0110 to rack. Configure as scanner. Import EDS files. Add adapters with I/O assembly configuration. Map to %IW/%QW.

Schneider Electric Software & Programming

Function Blocks & Instructions

Automatic I/O mapping to %IW/%QW

EIP_READ/EIP_WRITE function blocks

Explicit messaging via ETH_PORT_CTRL

Schneider Electric Code Example

// Automatic I/O mapping:
%QW0.0.0 := OutputValue;  // Write to EtherNet/IP device output assembly
InputValue := %IW0.0.0;   // Read from EtherNet/IP device input assembly

// Explicit message:
EIP_READ(
  Enable := TRUE,
  IPAddress := '192.168.1.10',
  Path := '1,0',  // Backplane, slot 0
  ClassID := 4,
  InstanceID := 100,
  AttributeID := 3,
  DataLength := 10,
  => Data => ReadBuffer
);

Schneider Electric-Specific Implementation Notes

BMXNOE0110 provides both EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP on same module. I/O mapping uses Schneider's %IW/%QW addressing. DLR support for redundancy. Used when Modicon PLC integrates into Rockwell-dominated facility.

Technical Specifications

Physical Layer

Physical Layer: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
Cable Type: Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet
Topology: Star, Tree, Ring, DLR (Device Level Ring)
Power Over Cable: No

Data Layer

Data Link: CIP (Common Industrial Protocol)
Encoding: Binary
Error Detection: CRC-32
Frame Size: 1500 bytes (MTU)

Performance

Scan Time: 1-10ms (CIP Motion: <1ms)
Deterministic: Yes
Real-Time: Yes

Certification

Certification Required: Yes
License Cost: ODVA membership and conformance testing
Version: Current

Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages

✓Uses standard unmodified Ethernet
✓Seamless IT/OT integration
✓CIP protocol consistency (DeviceNet, ControlNet)
✓Excellent diagnostics
✓Integrated safety (CIP Safety)
✓Strong motion control support
✓Large North American installed base
✓DLR for network redundancy

Disadvantages

✗Primarily Rockwell ecosystem
✗More complex than Modbus TCP
✗Requires managed switches for optimal performance
✗Configuration complexity
✗Less adoption outside North America

Common Use Cases & Applications

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Automotive manufacturing

Food and beverage processing

Material handling

Packaging machinery

Motion control applications

Industry Adoption

Adoption LevelVery High

Market Share30-35% of industrial Ethernet (dominant in North America)

Geographic PresenceWorldwide, strongest in North America

Primary Industries

AutomotiveFood & BeveragePackagingMaterial HandlingDiscrete Manufacturing

Supported Message Types

Implicit (I/O)

Explicit (messaging)

CIP Motion

CIP Safety

Supported PLC Brands

Allen-Bradley Rockwell Schneider Electric

Omron

ABB Siemens

Phoenix Contact

Protocol Comparisons

EtherNet/IP vs PROFINET

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EtherNet/IP vs DeviceNet

Both are CIP family; EtherNet/IP is faster and replacing DeviceNet in new installations