Planning Pays Off WHEN IMPLEMENTING ETHERNET

摘要

Experts offer tips for building and implementing an effective industrial Ethernet network. When Danny Vujovic co-founded Tekkra Systems Inc. in 2005, selecting a network for the packaging equipment was a straightforward decision. Ethernet was the only option that made sense. Tekkra uses EtherNet/IP, an ODVA protocol developed by Rockwell Automation Inc., in its shrink bundling equipment and end-of-line packaging systems. After the basic benefit of Ethernet, increased connectivity with business-level systems, remote diagnostics is one of the biggest benefits for the Romeoville, Ill.-based supplier.