EtherNet/IP: The Everyman's Guide to The Most Widely Used Manufacturing Protocol

EtherNet/IP came roaring into the 21st century on the backs of DeviceNet and ControlNet, claiming world domination (almost) as the most widely used protocol in manufacturing. While it's pervasive, EtherNet/IP isn't necessarily standard knowledge to everyone on the factory floor. Admit it; maybe you find yourself losing sleep over questions like... Is EtherNet/IP an IoT transport protocol? Are EDS files important for an EtherNet/IP adapter device? Which is better: EtherNet/IP or PROFINET IO?...