C h a p t e r 9 E t h e r n e t S p e c i f i c a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n9 - 59_EDSElectronic Data Sheets: EDS files are simple text files used by EtherNet/IP networkconfiguration tools to help you identify EtherNet/IP products and easily commission themon a network.Data Mapping Exchanging data between devicesEIP Scanner The master station is called an EIP Scanner in EtherNet/IP.EIP Adapter The slave station is called an EIP Adapter in EtherNet/IP.DLRDevice Level Ring (DLR) provides fault-tolerant network design for daisy-chain and lineartopology. The DLR protocol provides high network availability in a ring topology. It wasintended primarily for implementation in EtherNet/IP end-devices that have two Ethernetports and embedded switch technology, providing fast network fault detection andreconfiguration to support the most demanding control applications.Modbus TCP This is a Modbus variant used for communications over TCP/IP networks.9.1.3 Ethernet Features9.1.3.1 Delta EIP ArchitectureThis typical Delta EIP architecture includes an EIP Scanner and Adapters; data mapping is achieved between devicesthrough an I/O connection and explicit messaging. The AS Series supports single port Ethernet; thus you can install andconfigure devices with embedded switch technology over EtherNet/IP.
