An evaluation of ethernet based signal exchange among several machines in automation industry

This paper intends to explain the differences and advantages of techniques for signal exchange among several machines in the industry. Along with the demands and requirements for upgrading the industry from hard wired signals to communications protocols and their advantages on one another are considered. A methodology of signal exchange on Ethernet based protocol of Siemens, its configuration for communicating between programmable logic controllers (PLC) and its advantages are discussed. This paper concludes the effects, advantages and the impact on increased efficiencies of production and manufacturing facilities by using modern communication protocol in the industry.