Ip Module Essay

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The Unistep IRP Elexol EtherIO 24 Module is a network board that enables multiple devices to connect to an Ethernet network, communicate with each other, and relay information when changes occur. The IRP module is a micro-controller, integrated with many features for interacting with devices connected on a generic local area network; this module was designed to be used in conjunction with other network devices or modules. Some of the applications for the device include industrial automation, digital input and output functions, system monitoring, remote data accessing, controlled machinery, and remote power control.
The EtherIO 24 IRP module is currently manufactured by Elexol and is manufactured by Unistep technologies. The IRP module is a network based, micro-controller that was designed for communication over Ethernet using the UDP/IP protocol to control input and output signal lines. Any network can be used with the module that supports TCP/IP and connecting to an Internet router enables communication to any Internet enabled device. Other supported protocols include ARP, BOOTP, DHCP, and ICMP. The MAC address is pre-assigned on every device, but the IP address can be assigned either fixed using EEPROM commands or dynamic from a DHCP server using the …show more content…

Reading the data stored on the module can be done by polling, which is better suited for simple programs, or interrupt, which is used in more advanced programming. Identifying the modules IP address allocated from the DHCP server, configuring the ports and signal lines (input: TTL, CMOS, Schmitt Trigger or output), read/write to the ports, and EEPROM memory usage are additional programming options for the module. Some advanced programming for the module include setting up a fixed IP address, default power up state, auto scan mode, and resetting the

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