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Regarding features of EtherNet/IP Communication
What are the features of Class1 communication, Class3 communication and UCMM communication?
Answer
Class1 communication sends and receives data at regular intervals.
It is mainly used for I/O communication and motion control between PLC and sensor.
Class3 communication and UCMM communication are request/response type communication that sends and receives CIP commands at arbitrary timing.
It is mainly used for configuration and diagnosis.
Class3 communication establishes a CIP connection during communication.
UCMM communication does not establish a CIP connection during communication.
- Product Name
- FX5-EIP
- Product Category
- Network/Communication
- Series
- MELSEC iQ-F Series