Various network architectures are available. The Schneider product range enables you to create standard Ethernet mono-networks as well as transparent multi-network architectures (Ethernet/Fipway/Modbus Plus). The following examples of network architectures show the various optimal solutions provided by Schneider products.
NOTE: The selection of an architecture with the Modbus Plus network or Fipway network is strongly linked to the use of Quantum or Premium devices:
NOTE: In the following illustrations, the arrows show the different communication possibilities.
An attempt has been made to show all the available scenarios.
The types of communication shown in the homogeneous Ethernet networks are also possible when these networks are extended using Modbus Plus or Fipway segments.
Mono-Network Ethernet Architecture
The diagram below shows an Ethernet mono-network:
NOTE: All inter-device exchanges are possible.
Multi-Network Ethernet Architecture
The diagram below shows an Ethernet multi-network:
NOTE: All inter-device exchanges are possible.
Multi-Network Ethernet/Modbus Architecture
The diagram below shows an Ethernet/Modbus multi-network:
NOTE: Access is possible from devices on the Modbus Plus network across Ethernet/Modbus Plus bridges. In contrast, the devices on the second Modbus Plus network cannot be accessed by an Ethernet device via the Bridge Plus.
Multi-Network Ethernet/Fipway Architecture
The diagram below shows an Ethernet/Fipway multi-network:
NOTE: All inter-device exchanges are possible.
