Rockwell Automation 1771-ACNR15 CONTROLNET ADAPTER MODUL - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter
1
Publication 1771-6.5.124 – August 1997
Introducing the ControlNet
Adapter Module
This chapter describes the ControlNet adapter modules’ (cat. no.
1771-ACN15 and -ACNR15):
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features
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hardware components, including
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diagnostic indicators
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communication reset pushbutton
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network access port (NAP)
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ControlNet connectors
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network address switch assemblies
The 1771-ACN15 and -ACNR15 adapters control 1771 remote I/O
on the ControlNet network. The ControlNet network is a
communication architecture that allows the exchange of messages
between Allen-Bradley products and certified third-party products.
The 1771-ACN15 and -ACNR15 Adapters features include:
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high speed data transfer
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diagnostic messages
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local communication network access through the network access
port (NAP)
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redundant media (1771-ACNR15 only)
The adapter module consists of the following major components:
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ControlNet status indicators
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status display
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communication reset pushbutton
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network access port (NAP)
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ControlNet connectors (one on the 1771-ACN15; two on the
1771-ACNR15)
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module net address switch assemblies (on top of module)
Chapter Objectives
Module Description and
Features
Hardware Components