PROFINET takes the lead as the most widely installed Ethernet-based fieldbus, with EtherNet/IP following closely. EtherNet/IP is notably prominent in numerous regions across the world. EtherNet/IP field devices are not inherently compatible with Siemens PLCs.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.solisplc.com/tutorials/integrating-ethernet-ip-field-devices-with-siemens-plcs