Course Outline

Allen Bradley Architecture and Ethernet Integration Fundamentals

  • Core components of the Allen Bradley automation ecosystem
  • Ethernet/IP concepts and communication layers
  • Planning interconnections across PLC, HMI, and network devices

Configuring Ethernet Communication for PLCs

  • Setting up Ethernet modules and IP addressing in Studio 5000
  • Adding and managing Ethernet nodes
  • Testing PLC-to-PLC communication paths

HMI Integration over Ethernet

  • Connecting FactoryTalk View Studio to PLC tags
  • Configuring RSLinx communication drivers
  • Validating HMI data exchange with controllers

Server and Router Connectivity within Industrial Networks

  • Configuring servers for data collection and monitoring
  • Router-level network segmentation and VLAN considerations
  • Ensuring secure and stable communication across subnets

Interconnecting PLC, HMI, Servers, and Routers in the Allen Bradley Ecosystem

  • Building complete network paths between all devices
  • Mapping communication routes and message flows
  • Synchronizing data across multiple components

Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting

  • Using built-in diagnostic tools in Studio 5000 and RSLinx
  • Detecting communication faults and packet issues
  • Correcting addressing, cabling, and configuration errors

Security and Best Practices for Ethernet-Based Automation Systems

  • Managing access control and user privileges
  • Hardening network configurations for OT environments
  • Implementing redundancy and high-availability strategies

Hands-On Workshop: Full Device Integration via Ethernet

  • Connecting PLC, HMI, server, and router into a unified network
  • Configuring communication settings across all devices
  • Running tests and verifying end-to-end data flow

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of basic industrial automation concepts
  • Experience with PLC or HMI configuration
  • Familiarity with Ethernet networking fundamentals

Audience

  • Automation engineers
  • Control system technicians
  • Industrial IT and OT integration specialists
 21 Hours

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