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Rockwell Automation 1786-RPFS ControlNet Modular Repeater Short-distance Fiber Module Installation Instruction User Manual

Installation instructions, Catalog number 1786-rpfs about the module

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Installation Instructions

ControlNet Modular Repeater
Short-distance Fiber Module

Catalog Number 1786-RPFS

About the Module

Use the 1786-RPFS module when you need a short-distance fiber link between
two ControlNet products. Maximum distance is 300 m (984 ft). The fiber link
provides ground isolation between nodes and is less susceptible to noisy
environments than copper media.

Topic

Page

Important User Information

2

Environment and Enclosure

3

North American Hazardous Location Approval

4

European Hazardous Location Approval

5

Module Components

6

Mount the Module

6

Connect the Fiber Module

10

Troubleshoot the Module

11

Specifications

12

Additional Resources

16

IMPORTANT

The supported distance depends on the quality of the fiber,
number of splices, and connectors. The total light loss through
the fiber link must be less than 4.2 dB.