EtherNet/IP

The native protocol for Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation ecosystems. Real-time I/O data from CompactLogix, ControlLogix, and PowerFlex drives.

How Flowstate Connects

EtherNet/IP (Industrial Protocol) runs CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) over standard Ethernet. Flowstate's edge nodes use an EtherNet/IP scanner to read tags directly from Rockwell PLCs and drives. Tag names are mapped to Sparkplug B metric paths, preserving your existing PLC tag naming structure in the Unified Namespace.

1Edge node connects to PLC/drive on your plant Ethernet network
2Read PLC tags directly — no ladder logic changes required
3Tag-based addressing (no register numbers to look up)
4Supports both implicit (real-time I/O) and explicit messaging

Compatible Device Types

Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLCs

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs

PowerFlex variable frequency drives

Rockwell safety controllers

Kinetix servo drives

PanelView HMIs (data tags)

Sample Metrics You'll Get

Metric	Unit	Description
Drive Speed	RPM	PowerFlex output speed from drive tag
Drive Current	A	Motor current from drive diagnostics
PLC Tag Value	varies	Any DINT, REAL, or BOOL tag from controller
I/O Status	bit	Digital input/output state from I/O module
Fault Code	--	Active fault from drive or controller

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