Many companies offer Ethernet/IP-compatible controllers and engineering tools, such as Rockwell Automation, Omron, Wago, Schneider Electric, and B&R Automation.

Rheonics' SRV inline viscometer and SRD inline density meter can be monitored or controlled using Ethernet/IP-compatible engineering tools from the following brands:

  1. Rockwell Automation — Rockwell Automation provides a range of engineering tools for Ethernet/IP, including Studio 5000 [1] and Connected Component Workbench [2], an integrated engineering framework that supports a variety of PLCs, HMIs, and other automation devices. Integration with Studio 5000: Ethernet/IP integration with Allen Bradley PLC using STUDIO 5000.

Studio 5000 and PLC programmer (ControlLogix)

Figure 1. Studio 5000 (Left) and PLC programmer (ControlLogix) [3]

  1. Wago — Wago provides engineering tools for their PFC200 and 750‑8212 PLCs, which are fully compatible with the Ethernet/IP protocol. For integration with Codesys, see our support article: Ethernet/IP Communication through CODESYS.

Ethernet/IP compatible PLC PFC200 Wago

Figure 2. Ethernet/IP compatible PLC PFC200 Wago [4]

3. Schneider Electric — SE provides the EcoStruxure Machine Expert software for setting up the controller and the sensors. EcoStruxure Machine Expert offers a seamless, easy-to-use platform to develop and set up machines and industrial systems. Visit the following support article for integration: Ethernet/IP integration with Modicon M262.

Modicon M262 embedded PC with Ethernet/IP device

Figure 3. Modicon M262 | Embedded PC with Ethernet/IP device [5]

References

[1] Studio 5000 | Rockwell Automation
[2] Connected Component Workbench | Rockwell Automation
[3] ControlLogix Control Systems | Allen-Bradley
[4] PLC – PFC200 Controller | WAGO
[5] Modicon M262 | Schneider Electric

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