IEC61499 is introduced as a design tool for distributed automation systems. The CIP industrial communication protocol is then described. The paper goes on to describe why this protocol is an appropriate service for use with Communication Function Blocks and shows a framework for implementation using EtherNet/IP as the communication medium.
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Industrial Informatics, 2007 5th IEEE International Conference on
(Volume:1
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Date of Conference: 23-27 June 2007