Preface

This Technical Overview Manual provides an introduction to CTI 2572 Ethernet TCP/IP Adapter and to the networking specifications used with the module. The manual is intended for those individuals who wish to gain a fundamental understanding of the 2572, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and SIMATIC TI505 PLC command interfaces.

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1 describes the features of the 2572;

Chapter 2 provides an overview of local area network topologies;

Chapter 3 reviews Ethernet physical media and data link formats;

Chapter 4 provides an overview of higher level local area network protocols;

Chapter 5 discusses TCP/IP and related protocols

Chapter 6 covers SIMATIC TI505 command protocols.

Individuals interested in more in-depth information regarding Ethernet and TCP/IP may wish to read one of the several excellent technical books available on the subject. These include Internetworking with TCP/IP Vol I, II, and III by Douglas E. Comer (Prentice-Hall, 1991), TCP/IP and Related Protocols by Uyless Black (McGraw-Hill, 1992), and The Simple Book Book by Marshall T. Rose (Prentice Hall, 1991).

Please refer to the CTI 2572 Installation and Operation Guide for specifications and additional information about the 2572 message interface.

CTI 2572 Technical Overview Manual