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INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION REFERENCE MATERIAL & EDUCATION
Technology Reference Materials
These comprehensive overviews tell you everything you need to know about the different communication protocols. From the history of the technology to the latest trends, you’ll learn what distinguishes each protocol, including the driving force behind each, and the pros and cons of different protocols in relation to your specific project needs.
Industrial Networking University
The courses below will offer you an easy-to-follow introduction. Each course contains two tests which will be scored at the end. The courses below are all free and you are welcome to take as many courses as you wish.
To get started, choose a course below:
| Course # | Course Description | Course # | Course Description |
| ETHERNET/IP | DEVICENET | ||
| CP110 | Basics of EtherNet/IP | CP120 | Basics of DeviceNet |
| CP210 | Advanced EtherNet/IP | CP220 | Advanced DeviceNet |
| MODBUS RTU | MODBUS TCP | ||
| CP130 | Basics of Modbus RTU | CP140 | Basics of Modbus TCP |
| BACNET | IEC 61131-3 | ||
| CP150 | Basics of BACnet | CP160 | Basics of IEC 61131-3 |
| ETHERCAT | LONWORKS | ||
| CP170 | Basics of EtherCAT | CP180 | Basics of LonWorks |