Allen-Bradley Industrial Networks

Allen-Bradley, a brand under Rockwell Automation, is renowned for its leadership in industrial automation. Its industrial networking solutions are a key component, offering a range of communication protocols and hardware to connect various automation devices in the factory floor, enabling data exchange and control.

Allen-Bradley industrial networks support the following key protocols:

• EtherNet/IP: An open industrial protocol based on Ethernet, widely used for connecting various devices and is one of the most popular industrial network protocols today.
• DeviceNet: A fieldbus protocol for connecting sensors, actuators, and other simple devices.
• ControlNet: A fieldbus protocol designed for high-performance motion control applications.
• Profibus: A fieldbus protocol commonly used in process automation.