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Rockwell Automations
Open Network Architecture
Weve Developed Our Core Competencies To Meet The Industry Need


Common set of advanced network
services and interfaces optimized
for control, configuration and
collection of data
NetLinx

Open Network
Architecture

Information visualization anywhere
from a standardized development
environment
ViewAnyWare

Control execution engine
deployable on multiple platforms
What is NetLinx?
An Architecture made up of Open Networks and
Open Interfaces that allow you to:
Control, Configure, and Collect
information and data efficiently.



How Rockwell Automation Deploys
NetLinx Open Network Architecture
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SOFTWARE PRODUCTS are Network Transparent:
RSLinx, I/O Linx
RSLogix 5000, RSNetWorx, RSView, SoftLogix...

HARDWARE PRODUCTS are
Network Transparent:
Same services
Seamless interconnectivity between networks
Control
Configure
Collect
EtherNet
RSLinx IOLinx
Bridge
Bridge
Information Level
(EtherNet/IP)
Device Level
(DeviceNet

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Station MMI
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Modular I/O Block I/O Micro Drive
Control Level
(ControlNet)
Gateway or Linking Device
NetLinx Architecture - We can do this today!
Programmable
Device
Support PC
Motor Starter
Micro PLC
Operator Interface
Drive
Servo
Gateway or Linking Device
Maintenance PC
Desktop PC
Controller
From the Internet to DeviceNet
Why NetLinx...
Its the Best Architecture for Complete Bridging and
Routing of Control Information and Data
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Traditional
Master/Slave Networks
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No Black
Boxes
No Additional
Programming
Configure
Control
Collect
Three Core Elements of NetLinx
Producer/Consumer Services
Controller
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Sensor
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Data Acquisition
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Control Example - the old way
Analog I/O
Extremely Inefficient - Examples of Old Network
Technology - RIO, Profibus, Interbus S
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Analog I/O
Control Example using NetLinx
Change-of-State - Sensor produces data only when object is present.
Cyclic - Analog I/O can send one value (pressure) every 50 ms, and
another value (temperature) every 500 ms
Multicast - simultaneous data consumption.



Extremely efficient data handling
Configure Devices Example - the old way
If the network supports Configuration, often it is
through the Master.
Negatively impact Control performance, as the
Master is burdened with tasks (Configuration) outside
its main function (Control)
If Configuration is not supported on the network -
point-to-point, one at a time is your only option
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Programmable Device Support
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Very Efficient, devices communicate directly - not through bottlenecks
Configure Devices Example using NetLinx
Programmable Device Support PCs can communicate
directly with the target devices over network(s)
This will not impact Control performance, as the
Controller is not burdened with tasks (Configuration)
outside its main function (Control)
Device Configuration files can be backed-up on
controller interfaces for download on-demand
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Programmable Device Support
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Data Acquisition
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Analog I/O
Collect Data Example - the old way
Master has to poll to collect all information
Master passes data via logic to other devices
Data is stored and forwarded

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Again, Extremely Inefficient
Examples - DH+ & RIO, Profibus FMS & DP
Devices pass broadcast data status on a
predetermined or event driven operation
Any device can consume the data, if desired
Reduce messaging, No programming



Very Efficient use of network and controller bandwidth
Collect Data Example using NetLinx
Controller
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Data Acquisition
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NetLinx - Customer Benefits
Seamless Vertical communication in the architecture
From the Internet to DeviceNet
Reduced programming
No PLC data management required for non-control functions
More efficient use of network bandwidth
Network not filled with old data (e.g., sensor status)
More timely responses
Data communicated only as needed one time (e.g., error conditions)
No additional cables required
Control AND programming, diagnostics over the same network
Improved Productivity
Engineering, Installing, Maintaining, etc.
NetLinx - Customer Benefits
When you use NetLinx:
You can build high performance, multi-layer architectures with
no loss of transparency
Access to data becomes a global utility, like running water
Messages propagate through routing devices (PCs,
ControlLogix, Linking Devices) naturally and efficiently
Networks have greater effective bandwidth so they are not as
likely to saturate
From the Internet to DeviceNet
Ethernet/IP
Information
Discrete Device
Automation and Control
Process Device
NetLinx Architecture - Summary
Promote the development of
open networking standards
Global multi-vendor support
Utilize the next-generation
communication model
(Producer/Consumer)
Consistent set of services
that are media independent
Open connectivity throughout
the manufacturing enterprise
Core Networks
ControlNet
DeviceNet
Thank you for your time!
Questions?