Profinet Class B, EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP can all be supported without changing hardware or changing the host processor software. This means host communication with the network interface remains the same regardless of the protocol, saving significant development time. The EtherNet/IP and Profinet Class B versions have been certified, enabling the final product to get to market quicker. In addition, all protocol versions of the network interface incorporate PriorityChannel, a technology for Industrial Ethernet field devices that eliminates the effects of network traffic and loading and ensures that real-time Industrial Ethernet messages are always processed on-time, every time regardless of the amount or type of network traffic. A field device incorporating the network interface is protected from unpredictable packet delays, excessive latency, and connection failure. The network interface is available as a module or an embedded design; the choice is up to the user and the transition can be made at any time. It is possible to start with a module and migrate to the lower cost, smaller form factor embedded design whenever it makes sense.
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