EtherNet/IP – CIP Safety communication protocol for P-connect

The P-Connect connection gateway can now connect with a new communication protocol: Ethernet/IP^TM with CIP Safety^TM. This new version is also equipped with dedicated field diagnostics.

EtherNet/IP^TM communication and CIP Safety^TM functionality

This important update enables the P-Connect connection gateway to convert signals exchanged with safety devices using protocols compatible with the EtherNet/IP^TMnetwork, enabling their integration into industrial networks.

Additionally, CIP Safety^TMfunctionality ensures that the device maintains the integrity of safety data transmitted between the various connected devices and the control system.

Dedicated on-site diagnostics for the version with EtherNet/IP^TM

The number of LEDs on the P-Connect connection device, for the version compatible with EtherNet/IP^TM– CIP Safety^TMprotocols, has been increased from 3 to 5.

Specifically, in addition to the three signalling LEDs already present indicating System Status, Network Status and Module Status, two L/A - Link Activity LEDs have been added for the two Ethernet ports on the device, signalling status and connection speed.

Code modifications for available configurations

Following the introduction of the new EtherNet/IP^TM communication protocol, the three previously presented P-Connect configurations have different codes, as they can now be ordered in a version with PROFINET/PROFIsafe protocol or a version with EtherNet/IP^TM/ CIP Safety^TMprotocol.

PROFINET/PROFIsafe

EtherNet/IP^TM/ CIP Safety^TM

BP A1PL2001

BP A1PL2002

BP A1PL2003

BP A1CL2001

BP A1CL2002

BP A1CL2003

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