We are starting to get new machines that use Compactlogix and they use Ethernet for communications. We currently have some SLC 500's that use DH+ for communications. The DH+ network is on the office network via ControlLogix DH+ Module and Ethernet module.
Corporate has to assign IP Addresses to anything on the network and we don't want to have to assign an IP address to each Panelview, RFID reader, etc that use ethernet to communicate to the local Compactlogix.
What is the best way to put the PLC network on the Office network without having to assign IP addresses to everything? Is it possible to run two Ethernet modules on a Compactlogix, allowing one module to communicate to the network and the other module strictly for communicating between Panelviews, RFID readers, etc?
Are there any safety concerns about putting the PLC network on the Office network? Is there a possibility that if the office network goes down, will that also effect the PLC network?
Please let me know what everyone thinks. Thank you.
Corporate has to assign IP Addresses to anything on the network and we don't want to have to assign an IP address to each Panelview, RFID reader, etc that use ethernet to communicate to the local Compactlogix.
What is the best way to put the PLC network on the Office network without having to assign IP addresses to everything? Is it possible to run two Ethernet modules on a Compactlogix, allowing one module to communicate to the network and the other module strictly for communicating between Panelviews, RFID readers, etc?
Are there any safety concerns about putting the PLC network on the Office network? Is there a possibility that if the office network goes down, will that also effect the PLC network?
Please let me know what everyone thinks. Thank you.