
Rockwell Automation Publication 1734-UM017B-EN-P - October 2013 1
Chapter
1
Overview of the 1734 POINT and
1738 ArmorPOINT EtherNet/IP Adapters
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the POINT I/O and ArmorPOINT I/O
Series B Dual Port EtherNet/IP adapters, their primary features, and how to use
them. You need to understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure
your adapter and use it in an EtherNet/IP control system.
The following table lists where to find specific information.
Adapter Features
The POINT I/O and ArmorPOINT I/O adapters provide connectivity to
EtherNet/IP networks for POINT I/O and ArmorPOINT I/O modules
respectively.
The POINT I/O adapter is for the I/O backplane that provides connectivity
through two RJ-45 connectors for 2-port pass-through support of daisy chain or
ring, and the existing star and tree network topologies.
Topic Page
Adapter Features 1
What the Adapter Does 2
Physical Features of Your Adapters 3
Types of Modules 4
Hardware/Software Compatibility 4
Important Adapter Considerations 4
Set the Chassis Size 4
Adapter Replacement 5
Empty Slots and RIUP Situations 5
Power Up a System for the First Time 6
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 6
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 7
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 7
Support for Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 7
Mixing Rack-optimized and Direct Connections 8
Chapter Summary 8
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