Library of Proceedings

Library of Proceedings

Select papers and presentations from ODVA Industry Conferences and proceedings are available here.

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Annual Meeting of Members General Session

Presentations from the 23rd Annual ODVA Meeting of Members and General Sessions 23rd Term in Review Download Presentation Al Beydoun, President and Executive Director, ODVA Adrienne Meyer, VP of Operations and Membership, ODVA Joakim Wiberg, CTO and Chair of TRB, HMS Networks Key Trends in Smart Manufacturing and Operational Resilience to Help Navigate Digital Transformation … Continue reading

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Towards Carbon Neutrality: A Reference Architecture Using CIP Energy

Achieving carbon neutrality in industrial automation demands a holistic approach that integrates cutting-edge technologies and efficient energy management practices. This paper examines the essential automation requirements for attaining carbon neutrality, the current challenges in adopting CIP Energy, and a proposed reference architecture to address these issues. To reach carbon neutrality, industrial automation systems must incorporate… Continue reading

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Concurrent Connections Tips and Tricks

Technical Paper Abstract In the Spring 2023 publication of the CIP family of specifications, ODVA announced the addition of an important new technology, Concurrent Connections which enables flexible, zero switchover time, end-to-end redundancy solutions. Since that time Concurrent Connections sparked interest and evolved. The Concurrent Connections topic was presented at the ODVA 2023 Industry Conference and… Continue reading

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Expansion of Ecosystem for EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Applications

Technical Paper Abstract EtherNet/IP In-cabinet system is intended to replace the hardwiring between devices with a single composite media that provides both power and communication. This innovative approach simplifies installation, reduces engineering time and leverages the intelligence in the devices to provide greater information for maintenance and process optimization. In this paper, we highlight the… Continue reading

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EU Cyber Resilience Act Compliance in Industrial Automation: Ensuring Readiness for CIP Devices

Technical Paper Abstract As the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) and Machinery Safety Act move towards enforcement deadlines, industrial OEMs and machine builders face increasing pressure to ensure their products comply with stringent cybersecurity standards. These regulations emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity measures in industrial products, particularly focusing on communication protocols and… Continue reading

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Enabling CIP Communication over Bluetooth for Industrial Automation

Technical Paper Abstract Wireless communication technology is becoming increasingly used in our daily lives and as such has found its way into industrial automation through a variety of mediums. Of these wireless technologies, Bluetooth is a respected technology for wireless communication in the consumer market due to its reliability, universal adoption, ease of use, and… Continue reading

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A User’s Perspective on Wired EtherNet/IP Network Architectures

Technical Paper Abstract To achieve the visions of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing, the ways in which control networks and information networks interact are becoming more frequent and more complex than ever. This presents some difficult challenges and numerous new options for users architecting production systems using control system networks like EtherNet/IP. More data is… Continue reading

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Metadata for CIP Devices

Technical Paper Abstract One of the conclusions emerging from the project to improve ODVA’s device description files is the recognition of the importance of metadata. The addition of metadata to the CIP object model and its inclusion in offline device descriptors would make it possible for tools to provide contextualized presentation of devices both off-line… Continue reading

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5G Implementation of a CIP Motion Network

Technical Paper Abstract Use of the Wireless medium in more deterministic applications, more generally known as Motion applications, requires some ability to be time sensitive to below 250 microseconds. This paper examines the tools available to enable time synchronization and how they relate to CIP Motion. Investigations into adding Time synchronization to the hardware infrastructure… Continue reading

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Device Integration Standards for EtherNet/IP

Technical Paper Abstract Following the acquisition of FDT technology by FieldComm Group (FCG), the industrial automation community has the opportunity to enhance our technologies to allow a single device integration standard to be used through discrete, hybrid and process automation disciplines. Double work on business logic and user interface for a device across different technologies… Continue reading

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An IPv6 Roadmap for EtherNet/IP

Technical Paper Abstract As IT systems increasingly converge with OT (Operational Technology) environments, IPv6 readiness of protocols used in industrial automation becomes critical to ensure network-level interoperability in this broadening ecosystem. IPv6 is closing in on 50% of all Internet traffic per Google. The growing proliferation of IoT devices, sensors, and interconnected machinery on the… Continue reading

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Autonomous Trains, Trolleys, and Busses

Technical Paper Abstract This paper presents an overview of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) applications in the Autonomous Train Technology Market including passenger and freight trains. This paper will also discuss extending the Autonomous Train Technology into the Autonomous Trolley and Bus Markets. This paper describes how, on train wagons, the AI/ML… Continue reading

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The Other 5 Wires of EtherNet/IP In-Cabinet Solution

Technical Paper Abstract The rapid evolution of Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology is revolutionizing the industrial panel building sector by introducing groundbreaking advancements in control wire reduction and, in certain cases, even eliminating the need for control wiring altogether. This paper highlights the transformative impact of the SPE/T1S implementation, as defined by ODVA’s released specification in… Continue reading

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Annual Meeting of Members General Session

Presentations from the 21st Annual ODVA Meeting of Members and General Sessions 2022 ODVA Conference General Session FINAL (Presentation to be posted) It’s Not Enough to be Smart Paul R. Maurath, Technical Director – Process Automation The Procter & Gamble Company Industrial Automation 2030: A Discussion of Industry’s Next Steps, March 10, 2022 Harry Forbes,… Continue reading

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Developer’s Workshop: Session A – Introduction to the Know-How Hub and the Developer’s ToolBox for EtherNet/IP

ODVA’s Know-How Hub on www.odva.org provides a wealth of information for developers who are building products to ODVA technologies. This session delivered a step-by-step introduction to all areas of the Know-How Hub in order to provide a better understanding of how ODVA’s online resources can aid your product development. This session included an introduction to… Continue reading

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Fireworks in the Ether

Industry experts share their insights on how new technologies and standards for single-pair ethernet, time sensitive networking, and constrained node networks will impact industrial Ethernet and EtherNet/IP. Panelists include: David Brandt, ODVA liaison to IEEE 802.3 Bob Voss, ODVA Chairman of EtherNet/IP Physical Layer SIG Joakim Wiberg, ODVA CTO Jordon Woods, ODVA liaison to IEEE… Continue reading

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Annual Meeting of Members General Session

Presentations from the 20th Annual ODVA Meeting of Members and General Sessions 2020 ODVA Conference General Session FINAL AWS in Manufacturing Douglas Bellin, Global Head of Business Development, Smart Factory, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Can 5G and Wi-Fi 6 Deliver on the Factory Floor? The Industrial Wireless Use Cases for EtherNet/IP (Panel) Kyle Crum, Rockwell… Continue reading

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Enhancements to Single-pair Ethernet for Constrained Devices

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 2oth Annual Meeting David D. Brandt, Rockwell Automation, Inc. Chirag Malkan, Rockwell Automation, Inc. Tony Wang, Rockwell Automation, Inc. Jeff Martin, Rockwell Automation, Inc. 2020 ODVA Conference SPE Constrained Malkan Wang Brandt Martin Final 2020 ODVA Conference SPE Constrained Malkan Wang Brandt Martin Final PPT

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Mapping EtherNet/IP (CIP) object to OPC UA Information Model

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 2oth Annual Meeting Chatrapathi GV, Utthunga Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Sivansethu G, Utthunga Technologies Pvt. Ltd. BhanuPrakash, Utthunga Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Smitha Rao, Utthunga Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 2020 ODVA Conference Mapping EtherNetIP Object OPC Final 2020 ODVA Conference Mapping EtherNetIP Object OPC Final PPT

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Ethernet-APL

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 2oth Annual Meeting Benedikt Spielmann, Endress+Hauser Digital Solutions 2020 ODVA Conference Ethernet APL Spielmann Final 2020 ODVA Conference Ethernet APL Spielmann Final PPT

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Diagnostics Means Customer Freedom

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 20th Annual Meeting Michael Voegel, Endress and Hauser Digital Solution 2020 ODVA Conference Diagnostics Voegel Final 2020 ODVA Conference Diagnostics Voegel Final PPT  

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Use Cases for a CIP Companion Specification for OPC UA

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 2oth Annual Meeting Paul Brooks, Rockwell Automation Ken Hopwood, ProSoft Technology Frank Latino, Festo Corporation Steven Roby, Honeywell HPS 2020 ODVA Conference Companion Spec OPC UA Brooks Hopwood Latino Roby Final 2020 ODVA Conference Companion Spec OPC UA Brooks Hopwood Latino Roby Final PPT  … Continue reading

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An Approach to CIP Motion on TSN Networks

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 20th Annual Meeting Paul Brooks, Rockwell Automation Paul Didier, Cisco Systems Yu YU, Rockwell Automation Jordon Woods, Analog Devices Inc. 2020 ODVA Conference CIP Motion TSN Brooks Yu Woods Didier Final 2020 ODVA Conference CIP Motion TSN Brooks Yu Woods Didier Final PPTx 1  … Continue reading

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CIP Security and IEC 62443-4-2

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 20th Annual Meeting Jack Visoky, Rockwell Automation Joakim Wiberg, HMS Networks 2020 ODVA Conference CIP Security And IEC 62443 Visoky Wiberg Final 2020 ODVA Conference CIP Security And IEC 62443 Visoky Wiberg Final PPT

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5G – Not Just for Cell Phones Anymore

Paper and presentation from the 2020 ODVA Industry Conference & 20th Annual Meeting David D. Brandt, Rockwell Automation Scott T. Griffiths, Rockwell Automation 2020 ODVA Conference 5G Brandt Griffiths Final 2020 ODVA Conference 5G Brandt Griffiths Final PPT

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