Supported Protocols


ProtocolDescription
EtherNet/IPIndustrial Ethernet protocol by Rockwell Automation, based on CIP.
ProfinetIndustrial Ethernet standard by Siemens, successor to PROFIBUS.
PROFIBUSFieldbus communication standard by Siemens, widely used in automation.
EtherCATReal-time Ethernet protocol developed by Beckhoff Automation.
Modbus RTU/TCPSerial and Ethernet-based communication protocols, widely used in industry.
DeviceNetNetwork protocol for device-level communication, based on CAN.
ControlNetHigh-speed network for real-time control applications, also based on CAN.
CANopenCommunication protocol for embedded systems, based on CAN.
CC-LinkFieldbus network protocol by Mitsubishi Electric, widely used in Asia.
AS-Interface (AS-i)Simple, low-cost network for sensors and actuators.
HARTHybrid analog and digital communication protocol for process automation.
FOUNDATION FieldbusDigital communication protocol for process automation.
OPC UAPlatform-independent, service-oriented architecture for industrial automation.
BACnetProtocol for building automation and control networks.
SERCOS IIIReal-time Ethernet communication for motion control.
MECHATROLINKMotion control network developed by Yaskawa.
Ethernet PowerlinkReal-time Ethernet protocol for automation systems.
DNP3Protocol for communication in utility automation systems.
DF-1Serial communication protocol by Allen-Bradley.
FINSOmron’s protocol for communication over various networks.
HostLinkOmron’s serial communication protocol.
MelsecNetMitsubishi Electric’s network protocol.
InterbusSerial bus system for sensor and actuator communication.
GE SRTPGE Fanuc’s communication protocol.
Sinec H1Siemens’ communication protocol for industrial networks.
SynqNetReal-time Ethernet-based motion control network.
CompoNetHigh-speed sensor-level network by ODVA.
RAPIEnetReal-time Automation Protocols for Industrial Ethernet.
Honeywell SDSSmart Distributed System by Honeywell.
OptomuxSerial network protocol by Opto 22.
DirectNetKoyo / Automation Direct proprietary PLC interface.
BSAPBristol Standard Asynchronous Protocol by Bristol Babcock Inc.
MPIMulti Point Interface by Siemens.
Ethernet Global DataGE Fanuc’s protocol for data exchange over Ethernet.
Modbus PlusHigh-speed Modbus variant by Schneider Electric.
Modbus PEMEXModbus variant used by PEMEX.
DLMS/IEC 62056Protocol for energy metering.
ANSI C12.18/C12.21/C12.22Standards for communication with electric meters.
Data Distribution Service (DDS)Middleware protocol for real-time systems.
GPRSGeneral Packet Radio Service for wireless communication.
Fanuc FocasCommunication protocol by FANUC.
IO-LinkPoint-to-point communication protocol for sensors and actuators.
UMATIUniversal Machine Technology Interface for machine tools.
OPC ClassicOLE for Process Control, predecessor to OPC UA.
TTEthernetTime-Triggered Ethernet for real-time systems.