How Organized & Published

The CIP Networks Library currently includes the following network specification editions:

  • Volume One: Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) Specification
  • Volume Two: EtherNet/IP Adaptation of CIP
  • Volume Three: DeviceNet Adaptation of CIP
  • Volume Four: ControlNet Adaptation of CIP 
  • Volume Five: CIP Safety Specification
  • Volume Six: CompoNet Adaptation of CIP
  • Volume Seven: Integration of Modbus Devices into the CIP Architecture 

The volumes are grouped together to provide complete network specifications. The complete network specifications are available on an annual subscription basis – allowing vendors and users to stay informed about the latest capabilities from these significant network technologies. A subscription to the complete specification for a given network technology, among other items, is required to become an Authorized Vendor for a given network technology.

The Specification for DeviceNet™ Includes Volumes 1, 3, and 7

The Specification for EtherNet/IP™ Includes Volumes 1, 2, and 7 The Specification for CompoNet™ Includes Volumes 1, 6, and 7 The Specification for ControlNet™ Includes Volumes 1, 4, and 7

The Specification for CIP Safety™ Includes Volume 5 and is Available only to Licensed Vendors of DeviceNet and/or EtherNet/IP

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