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John S. Rinaldi

As CEO of Real Time Automation, John Rinaldi specializes in the strategic implementation of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA. He is a prolific contributor to the automation community, having authored more than 500 technical articles and six books that serve as foundational resources for controls engineers. His expertise lies in translating sophisticated networking standards into scalable, high-uptime solutions for modern industrial environments. 

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  • How Does DH+ Compare to Ethernet?
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    How Does DH+ Compare to Ethernet?

    Because DH+ is many years older than Ethernet, it's not not nearly as fast, sophisticated or flexible. However, it supported the manufacturing applications of its time very well.
    By: John S. Rinaldi
    16 May, 2023 | 2 minutes
  • Five Recommendations for Reliable EtherNet/IP Control Systems
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    Five Recommendations for Reliable EtherNet/IP Control Systems

    The search for reliable, practical information on building EtherNet/IP subnetworks on Ethernet for factory floor manufacturing systems is over. This article was originally published in the Automation 2021: Control Systems Ebook.
    By: John S. Rinaldi
    15 September, 2021 | 8 minutes
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