EtherNet/IP FAQ
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Where can I find supporting download files?
Find supporting downloads such as EDS files, add-on instructions, and the ODVA declaration of conformity here.
Which products can have EtherNet/IP installed?
EtherNet/IP is available on most of Alicat mass flow and pressure devices:
Exceptions (incompatible with EtherNet/IP):
- OEM devices (BC, EPC, and EPCD-Series)
- Portable instruments (MB, PB, LB-Series)
- Class 1 Division 2 area instruments (-X part numbers)
How does EtherNet/IP change instrument specifications?
- Alicat part number: -EIP
- Electrical connections: Comms over dual RJ45
- Additional power requirement: 120 mA
- Software compatibility: LabVIEW
- Max number of devices on network: No limit
Do I still have a choice of gases and gas mixes on EtherNet/IP instruments?
Yes. Gas instruments with EtherNet/IP have the full Gas Select™ list of gas calibrations and Composer™ gas mixing firmware.
How fast are communications with an Alicat instrument equipped with EtherNet/IP?
EtherNet/IP uses a full duplex 10/100 Ethernet hardware layer for data rates up to 100 mbit/s.
Where are the notification indicator lights?
The MOD and NET LEDs are standards in debugging EtherNet/IP networks. They are located on the case top.
Does EtherNet/IP on Alicat instruments comply with the industry standard?
The instruments are EtherNet/IP compatible and ODVA certified.
Can I update my existing instruments to possess EtherNet/IP?
No. EtherNet/IP can only be ordered on new instruments due to the hardware and firmware requirements during installation.
What is DLR?
DLR: Device Level Ring. Device Level Ring provides the ability to connect a series of mass flow controllers (MFCs) in a fault-tolerant ring network. It is a network topology wherein connections are made from the master to an MFC, then from MFC to MFC to MFC. DLR often reduces cabling, and adds redundancy. DLR requires a specialized ring supervisor switch, which is not provided with the instrument.