April 30, 2012 - TR Electronic Introduces CEx58 Encoders with EtherNet/IP. The CEx58 Series features an integrated switch in a compact housing, a modular construction for mechanical customizations and extensive parameter configurations via the network. The CEx58 Series has an optional working temperature of -20 degrees Celsius to +70 degrees Celsius and an IP 65 protection class
Ethernet Industrial Protocol or EtherNet/IP is currently one of the most in-demand and proven industrial Ethernet network solutions available for manufacturing automation. EtherNet/IP uses CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) and offers the tools needed to use standardized Ethernet technology for production applications with Internet and Enterprise-Connectivity. Data is available anytime and anywhere. With the introduction of the new CEx58 Series of absolute encoders, TR Electronic continues to meet the growing demand for this popular technology. EtherNet/IP treats network devices as a series of objects and uses CIP to access these objects.
CIP offers a wide range of messages and services to capture production automation data. This includes information for the controller, functional security, synchronization, motion and configuration among others. CIP is media independent and offers users a dependable communication architecture throughout the whole production process. Users will benefit from the numerous advantages of open networks, while time automation investments in future system updates remain protected.
