#SCADA protocols
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SCADA as a Service Explained: Cloud SCADA for Utilities
SCADA as a Service explained: what SaaS means for grid control systems, which functions can move to the cloud, and which have to stay on the plant floor.
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP: CIP Configuration Guide
Allen-Bradley EtherNet/IP setup on ControlLogix and CompactLogix: implicit vs explicit messaging, Generic Ethernet Module, MSG instructions, and fault codes.
CIP Device Profiles Guide: Interoperability Framework
CIP device profiles explained: how Device Type codes define interoperability. Complete profile catalog (AC Drive 0x02, Discrete I/O 0x07, Encoder 0x22, more).
CIP Motion Explained (Class 0x42 Motion Axis Object)
CIP Motion explained: distributed motion control over EtherNet/IP. Motion Axis Object (Class 0x42), control modes, CIP Sync dependency, servo drive integration.
CIP Sync Explained: IEEE 1588 PTP for Industrial Networks
CIP Sync explained: IEEE 1588 PTP for CIP networks. Time Sync Object (Class 0x43), grandmaster/boundary clocks, Best Master Clock Algorithm, offset clock model.
EDS Files Explained: How EtherNet/IP Devices Describe Themselves
Complete guide to CIP EDS files: structure, sections, [File], [Device], [Params], [Assembly], [Connection Manager], importing, and troubleshooting.
PROFINET vs EtherCAT: An Honest Comparison for Real Projects
PROFINET vs EtherCAT compared without the marketing: wire-level differences, cycle times, topology, real cost, ecosystem, and when each is the right call.
S7comm Protocol Explained: How Siemens S7 PLCs Communicate
S7comm protocol explained: how S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 talk over TCP port 102, the PDU header, ROSCTR message types, and S7comm vs S7CommPlus.
PROFINET TIA Portal Configuration: Step-by-Step Guide
PROFINET TIA Portal configuration step by step: GSD install, device naming, module setup, I/O address mapping, update time, download, and online diagnostics.
PROFINET vs EtherNet/IP: Complete Comparison for Industrial Engineers
PROFINET vs EtherNet/IP compared: protocol architecture, real-time performance, GSDML vs EDS, PROFIsafe vs CIP Safety, installed base, and when to choose each.
Wireshark PROFINET: Decode RT, DCP, and IO Traffic
Wireshark PROFINET capture and decode: RT cyclic frames, DCP discovery, connection setup, alarm frames, LLDP topology checks, and cycle-time troubleshooting.
SCADA Security: Complete Guide to Protecting Control Systems
Learn how to secure SCADA systems from cyber threats. Covers network segmentation, remote access, IEC 62443 zones, real attacks, and a practical checklist.
PROFIBUS vs PROFINET: Key Differences Explained
A detailed technical comparison of PROFIBUS vs PROFINET — covering physical layer, speed, topology, real-time classes, device models, diagnostics, safety, and application profiles. Based on IEC 61784-1 and IEC 61784-2. Written for automation engineers.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) in Industrial Ethernet Networks Explained
Learn how Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) works in industrial Ethernet networks. Detailed explanation for SCADA, substations, and OT systems.