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Chapter 1
About the Interface
Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Guardmaster EtherNet/IP Network
Interface, its primary features, and how to use it.
You need to understand the concepts discussed in this chapter to configure your
interface and use it in an EtherNet/IP control system.
This table lists where to find specific information.
Important Interface
Considerations
Before you begin using your interface, note the following important
considerations.
Topic Page
Important Interface Considerations 7
About the Interface 8
Power Up a System 8
RIUP Situations 8
Interface Features 8
What the Interface Does 9
Hardware/Software Compatibility 9
Use of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) 10
Understand the Producer/Consumer Model 10
Specify the Requested Packet Interval (RPI) 11
Support of Data Connections 11
ATTENTION: You must use firmware version 2 or later Guardmaster Safety
Relays equipped with the optical bus with the interface. Firmware version 1
Guardmaster Safety Relays do not work with the interface.
