The Everyman’s Guide to Properly Architecting EtherNet/IP Networks

In this one-of-a-kind book, John Rinaldi and Gary Workman provide a practical guide to the technologies, techniques and practices for designing and implementing high performing EtherNet/IP control networks.

EtherNet/IP: The Everyman’s Guide to EtherNet/IP

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.

Modbus: The Everyman’s Guide to Modbus

In this short and entertaining book, Rinaldi describes the birth and history of Modbus technology and the reasons why it has flourished the way it has. Besides the deep dive into Modbus technology, the book describes everything else you need to know about Modbus; including the Modbus Organization, certification, router technology, interfacing Modbus to IoT protocols like OPC UA and, most of all, why it will live forever.

OPC UA – Unified Architecture: The Everyman’s Guide to OPC UA

OPC UA, which I will refer to as UA throughout this book, is the next generation of OPC technology. UA is a more secure, open, reliable mechanism for transferring information between Servers and Clients. It provides more open transports, better security and a more complete information model than OPC which I will refer to as OPC Classic.

The Smart Product Manager’s Guide to Industrial Automation Connectivity

Are you an industrial automation product manager struggling to understand your manufacturing customers – what connectivity solutions they need, where digital manufacturing is headed and how best to prepare your products for what lies ahead? If so, this book is for you. And, most importantly, an action plan you can use to best position your company for future success in manufacturing.

The Smart Product Manager’s Guide to Connectivity in the Packaging Industry

Are you a product manager in the packaging industry struggling to understand your manufacturing customers – what connectivity solutions they need, where digital manufacturing is headed and how best you can prepare your products for what lies ahead? If so this book is for you.