EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution
Allen-Bradley

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution is a cost-effective gateway connecting traditionally hard-wired components, enabling seamless data connectivity and enhanced efficiency in modern control panel designs.

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Reimagine your control panel design

Traditional in-cabinet components, such as motor starters and push buttons, have historically been hard-wired because there hasn’t been an easy and cost-effective ethernet connection method. Until now.

Our EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution streamlines industrial networking by offering a compact, space-efficient 7-conductor flat media cable that enhances communication between devices, facilitates quick maintenance, and simplifies installation, resulting in up to an 80% reduction in wiring time.

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EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution eBook

Learn how the EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution is designed to streamline wiring, save panel space, and make setup a breeze. Backed by global Ethernet standards and seamless integration with Rockwell Automation’s Logix ecosystem, this solution is a cornerstone for modern control system applications.

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Embrace the future without disruption

This solution leverages EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol), a widely adopted standard for real-time industrial automation applications, enabling devices like controllers, sensors, actuators, and HMIs to communicate over a common Ethernet network.

Taking advantage of Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology empowers users to make real-time decisions, boost overall performance, and improve system efficiency by managing both power and data transmission in a single cable.

Elevate your industrial components, expand network connectivity

Growth shouldn't be limited by your infrastructure. This solution is designed for scalability, adapting to your expanding needs without missing a beat. As Ethernet has become the industry standard, choosing the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution means you can deliver long-term compatibility and upgradability without reworking your entire system.

“The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution will increase our productivity. When you extend this concept to a large motor control center or panels with a lot of cables, it will have a huge impact in the assembly process.”

Carlos Leopoldo - Commercial Director, Volga

Design a more sustainable control cabinet

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution improves resource efficiency through seamless integration and real-time data exchange, reducing waste while streamlining production and lessening environmental impact in manufacturing and disposal. By implementing this new solution, you can minimize wiring and copper usage by consolidating electrical control connections into a single network cable, allowing devices to connect over a unified infrastructure and significantly decrease the need for separate wiring for each component.

Significant savings validated through a global study

Experienced up to:

50%

reduction in testing time

30%

reduction in project engineering time

*As tested by Rockwell Automation System Integrator Volga using a medium-sized panel (defined as 4-1 motor starters)

Accelerate your production with the power of innovation

Simplified Cabinet Setup

By connecting in-cabinet components with a single cable, installation is more straightforward and less prone to errors.

Scalability

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution is designed to grow with your operations, supporting expansion as needed. As Ethernet/IP has become the industry standard, choosing the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution means you can deliver long-term compatibility and upgradability without reworking your entire system.

Reduced Wiring

Traditional control cabinet designs often require extensive hard-wiring. The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution simplifies this by allowing you to use a single flat-media cable for both control and data, reducing complexity and cost.

Peer-to-peer Functionality

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution allows for open monitoring and control, using peer-to-peer functionality to distribute control logic to in-cabinet components rather than centralizing it at the controller. This makes it easier to manage multiple devices and systems across your application and provides local control in the event your PLC is disconnected.

Improved Performance

The advanced communication provided by EtherNet/IP helps improve data flow and operational efficiency. By consolidating control and data on a single Ethernet network, this solution helps reduce the complexity of your system, improving your production line's reliability and speed.

Sustainability

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution enables devices to connect through a unified infrastructure, combining both power and data in a single cable. This reduces the need for separate wiring of individual components which optimizes resource usage and minimizes waste.

Simplify your design journey

The Studio 5000 Logix Designer experience allows you to easily configure your program and maintain control system devices in a unified, familiar environment.

Through Logix Designer, you can configure and commission the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution using a consistent toolset, including device-level Add-On Profiles (AOPs), to quickly access network devices and data.

Simple. Expandable. Certified.

Efficient branch motor control and protection is vital for any industrial operation. By making sure that motors operate at peak performance for safety and efficiency, you can help prevent downtime, reduce energy costs and enhance overall productivity.

Discover how the EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution integrates with the Branch Motor Control & Protection portfolio, including the 100-E, 140ME, 140MT, and E100.

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EtherNet/IP In-cabinet System: Contactor Communication Interface Modules Installation	1834-PC004_-EN-P

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