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In this way, what is CIP connection?

A CIP connection is a connection between two devices on a CIP-enabled network. This could be between two programmable automation controllers (PACs), between a PAC and a communication module, or between a remote rack communication module and an analog card in its rack (see Figure 1).

Beside above, what is the difference between Ethernet and Ethernet IP? In summary, Ethernet is the physical networking (link layer) protocol, while Ethernet/IP is an industrial communication protocol (application layer). The Industrial Ethernet family includes (amongst many): Ethernet/IP, EtherCat and Modbus TCP protocols.

Also, what is a CIP class?

CIP is an object-based technology, and data exposed over a CIP network is presented as a collection of attribute values grouped in common categories called objects. Common objects with common attributes and services can be defined as a Classes of Objects with occurrences of that Class called Instances.

What is CIP safety?

CIP Safety. CIP Safety™ provides fail-safe communication between nodes such as safety I/O blocks, safety interlock switches, safety light curtains and safety PLCs in safety applications up to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 according to IEC 61508 standards. CIP Safety has also been adopted by Sercos International.