Industrial Communication Software
Accelerate Your Industrial Automation Design
Getting Started
The Developer Help page for industrial communications serves as a central resource for engineers by offering documentation, software resources, application notes and design guidance to help accelerate the development of industrial automation and connected systems.
Industrial Automation Software Resources
- U-Phy Multi-Protocol Stack
- PROFINET
- Modbus®
- EtherNet/IP
U-Phy Multi-Protocol Stack
U-Phy supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT® and Modbus® industrial Ethernet protocols in a single, downloadable binary file, ready to be flashed onto your hardware for a seamless and hassle-free installation process. U‑Phy’s multi-protocol support makes it easy to connect to a wide range of devices while giving you full control through an open, cost‑effective hardware platform. With expanding protocol support and Device Builder simplifying configuration, your systems stay adaptable, future‑ready and faster to deploy. U-Phy is available for embedded Linux® and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)-based applications running on most of our MPUs.
PROFINET
PROFINET is an industrial Ethernet-based protocol for real-time communication between controllers and field devices in automation systems. It enables high-speed data exchange, supports flexible network topologies and facilitates integration with IT systems. These capabilities make PROFINET a great fit for modern industrial applications, such as motion control, robotics and process automation.
PROFINET stacks are available as a standalone stack or part of the U-Phy library. n.
Modbus®
Modbus is a widely used, open industrial communication protocol that facilitates data exchange between controllers and devices over serial or Ethernet networks. Common in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, Modbus supports host-client and client-server architectures, which enables reliable communication and interoperability for process monitoring and control across diverse equipment types.
Modbus stacks are available as part of the U-Phy library.
EtherNet/IP
Ethernet Industrial Protocol (EtherNet/IP) is an industrial Ethernet protocol developed by Rockwell Automation to enable real-time control and data exchange between devices. Leveraging standard Ethernet and Common Industrial Protocol (CIP), EtherNet/IP provides seamless integration of I/O, motion and safety devices, making it well-suited for factory and process automation environments.
EtherNet/IP stacks are available as part of the U-Phy library.
