Detailed Industrial Protocols
Detailed Industrial Protocols
Detailed Industrial Protocols
Networks Unit 2
Industrial Automation
IEEE 802.3 is the standard for Ethernet, a technology that supports local area networks (LANs)
with data rates from 10 Mbps to 400 Gbps. Ethernet uses a packet-based approach to transmit
data and is widely used for its simplicity, robustness, and scalability.
• EtherNet/IP: Ethernet extension that uses the Internet Protocol (IP) for industrial
networks, allowing effective integration of data, voice and control. It is common in
process control applications and manufacturing systems.
• Modbus TCP: Version of the Modbus protocol over TCP/IP, used for communication
between devices in industrial networks, especially for data transmission between
controllers, sensors and actuators.
• EtherCAT: Real-time protocol designed for industrial communication that allows packets
to be sent over a single line, ensuring extremely fast cycle times, crucial for motion control
and automation applications.
IEEE 802.11 establishes the standards for wireless local area networks (WLANs), commonly
known as Wi-Fi. These networks allow devices to be connected without cables, which is vital
in industrial environments that require mobility and flexibility.
Applications in industrial environments:
• WirelessHART: Wireless protocol based on the HART standard, designed for industrial
monitoring and control applications. It uses IEEE 802.11 to establish secure and robust
networks in industrial environments, mainly in asset monitoring and energy
management.
• WirelessHART: Also compatible with IEEE 802.15.4, WirelessHART is used for wireless
industrial sensor networks, ensuring secure, low-latency communications in
environments where constant monitoring is crucial.
• ISA100.11a: This protocol also relies on IEEE 802.15.4 to provide wireless connectivity in
industrial automation and process control applications, ensuring reliable and efficient
transmission in large-scale networks.
5. IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX)
• Industrial protocols: WiMAX (used in some cases in IIoT).
IEEE 802.16, commonly known as WiMAX, is a broadband wireless access technology
that provides long-distance connectivity. WiMAX offers higher speeds and greater range
than Wi-Fi, making it suitable for wide-area connectivity.
• WiMAX in IIoT: Although less commonly used than other protocols, WiMAX has been
used in certain industrial IoT applications where devices distributed over long distances
need to be connected, such as in power plants or remote mining operations.
6. IEEE 802.1 (Ethernet bridging and management)
• Industrial protocols: Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).
IEEE 802.1 covers standards for Ethernet bridging and network management, enabling
the interconnection of multiple Ethernet networks in a transparent manner. It includes
mechanisms for managing network traffic, ensuring quality of service (QoS), and
improving security in industrial networks.
• IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet): Standard that defines physical connections and wired
transmission media.
• IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi): Defines the physical characteristics of wireless networks.
• IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth) and IEEE 802.15.4 (Zigbee): Define the physical characteristics
of short-range, low-power wireless networks.
• IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX): Standard for broadband wireless access networks.
II. Data Link (Layer 2)
• EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP: Operate at the data link layer, managing the
transmission and reception of data frames between connected devices in industrial
networks.
• Modbus TCP: Operates primarily at the data link layer to manage connections between
nodes and packet transmission in industrial networks.
• Zigbee, WirelessHART, ISA100.11a: IEEE 802.15.4-based protocols that manage data link
communication in wireless industrial sensor networks.
• Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN): Used to ensure real-time delivery of critical data at the
data link layer.
• TCP/UDP: Fundamental transport protocols for ensuring reliable (TCP) or fast (UDP)
delivery of data in industrial networks. Used by EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and Modbus TCP.
• OPC UA: Uses TCP to ensure secure and reliable communication in industrial networks.
• OPC UA: It is a protocol used in industrial applications that establishes, manages and
terminates secure communication connections between applications.
• OPC UA: At the presentation layer, OPC UA manages data encoding and decoding to
ensure that information exchanged between applications is understandable and secure.
• TLS/SSL: Used to encrypt communication between devices on industrial networks,
protecting data in transit.
• PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT: Operate at the application layer, allowing
communication between control systems and field devices in industrial applications.
• OPC UA: Interoperability protocol used at the application layer to facilitate
communication between devices and systems in industrial networks.
• Zigbee, WirelessHART, ISA100.11a: In wireless industrial networks, these protocols
manage communication at the application level, allowing monitoring and control of
devices and sensors.
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