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The document outlines eight communication protocols used in the industry, including Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP, along with examples of their application in companies like Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. and ArcelorMittal Point Lisas. It also defines Local Area Network (LAN) and Ethernet, explaining their roles in facilitating communication within manufacturing plants. Additionally, it highlights the importance of these protocols in enhancing operational efficiency and real-time monitoring in various industrial settings.

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PLC Data Communication Assignment

The document outlines eight communication protocols used in the industry, including Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP, along with examples of their application in companies like Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. and ArcelorMittal Point Lisas. It also defines Local Area Network (LAN) and Ethernet, explaining their roles in facilitating communication within manufacturing plants. Additionally, it highlights the importance of these protocols in enhancing operational efficiency and real-time monitoring in various industrial settings.

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UNIVERSITY OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

NETD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CTRL2003 - PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC


CONTROLLERS

MR. DAVID EDWARDS


DATA COMMUNICATION ASSIGNMENT

ANDREA BUCCHAN – 101155

25th APRIL, 2025


Eight communication protocols used in the industry (Unit
7.2)

1. Modbus: A widely used serial communication protocol for transmitting


data between electronic devices. It also supports Ethernet TCP/IP
communication

2. Profibus: A fieldbus standard for automation technology, often used for


communication between controllers and field devices.

3. Ethernet/IP: A popular industrial Ethernet protocol that uses TCP/IP and


the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) for communication.

4. Device Net: A fieldbus protocol developed by the Rockwell Automation.

5. PROFINET: An Ethernet communication protocol based on industrial


Ethernet technology.

- CAN open: A communication protocol based on Controller Area


Network (CAN).

- AS-Interface (AS-i): A standardized bus system used in industrial


automation to connect sensors and actuators at the lowest field level.

- Foundation Fieldbus: Various industrial communication protocols used


for connecting field devices, such as sensors and actuators, with
control systems.
Communication Protocols Used by Two
Companies/Factories

6. Nestlé Trinidad and Tobago Ltd. (Food and Beverage) uses PROFINET
and Ethernet/IP. PROFINET supports high-speed data transfers and is
well-suited for the real-time demands of modern packaging and
processing lines. Ethernet/IP offers easy integration with Industrial
Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, enabling remote monitoring,
diagnostics, and data analytics to improve efficiency and product
quality. Each company selects protocols based on their specific
operational environments—durability and reliability for heavy industry,
and speed and integration for high-volume food production.

7. ArcelorMittal Point Lisas (Steel Plant) uses Modbus and Profibus.


Modbus is favored for its simplicity and compatibility with a wide range
of industrial devices, making it ideal for legacy systems and integration
with SCADA and HMI interfaces. Profibus, on the other hand, provides
robust and reliable real-time communication, which is essential for the
precise control of field devices such as sensors, actuators, and motors
used in steel manufacturing processes.
Definitions and Industrial Examples

Local Area Network (LAN) is a communication network that connects


computers and devices within a limited geographic area such as a building,
factory, or campus. In a manufacturing plant, all PLCs, Human Machine
Interfaces (HMIs), and SCADA terminals may be interconnected within a LAN
to enable real-time monitoring and control of the production process.

Ethernet is a family of networking technologies commonly used in LANs. It


uses a wired connection to transmit data at high speeds and is based on
standardized protocols. It is used in automated production systems, such as
an assembly line, where PLCs and sensors need reliable and high-speed
communication for synchronized operations.

The Internet is a global network of interconnected computer systems that


allows for communication and data sharing worldwide. Take for example a
maintenance engineer remotely accessing a factory’s SCADA system via the
Internet to monitor machine performance, receive alerts, and perform
troubleshooting without being physically present on-site.
References

8. https://www.iipdglobal.com/blog/list-of-communication-protocols-in-
plcs/

9. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-ethernet/

10. https://instrumentationtools.com/overview-communication-
protocols/

11. https://www.scribd.com/document/766826596/PLC-Data-
Communications-Assignment

12. https://profinews.com/2016/11/profibus-in-steel/

13. https://www.automationworld.com/products/networks/article/
13310445/ethernet-takes-control

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