R
Greetings,
I am replacing an MCC that is presently wired with DeviceNet. The new MCC manufacturer has the option, and recommends, using Ethernet.
If I stay with DeviceNet only the individual points will need to be reprogrammed in the DCS (deltaV). No additional hardware or cables will be needed.
If I go with Ethernet a new module (Monico) in the dcs will be needed for each MCC. Ethernet cable will be needed, and extensive reprogramming of the deltaV required.
So far it is a no brainer, from a cost perspective, that I just stay with devicenet.
So now the questions. Is devicenet on the way out and being replaced by Ethernet? I am trying to avoid ending up in a position where the devicenet becomes obsolete and we are forced to make changes down the road.
We are not interested in the additional information that can be monitored with Ethernet and since we need to go through the monico card most of that information would not be available unless points were specifically added to monitor them. Which can be done in device net as well.
Thank you for the feedback.
Ron
I am replacing an MCC that is presently wired with DeviceNet. The new MCC manufacturer has the option, and recommends, using Ethernet.
If I stay with DeviceNet only the individual points will need to be reprogrammed in the DCS (deltaV). No additional hardware or cables will be needed.
If I go with Ethernet a new module (Monico) in the dcs will be needed for each MCC. Ethernet cable will be needed, and extensive reprogramming of the deltaV required.
So far it is a no brainer, from a cost perspective, that I just stay with devicenet.
So now the questions. Is devicenet on the way out and being replaced by Ethernet? I am trying to avoid ending up in a position where the devicenet becomes obsolete and we are forced to make changes down the road.
We are not interested in the additional information that can be monitored with Ethernet and since we need to go through the monico card most of that information would not be available unless points were specifically added to monitor them. Which can be done in device net as well.
Thank you for the feedback.
Ron