Rockwell Automation 1747-ACNR15 ControlNet Adapter Module User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter
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Introducing the ControlNet Adapter Module
Chapter Objectives This chapter describes the ControlNet adapter modules (cat. no. 1747-ACN15
and 1747-ACNR15):
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features
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hardware components, including
– diagnostic indicators
– network access port (NAP)
– ControlNet connectors
– network address switch assemblies
Module Description and
Features The 1747-ACN15 and 1747-ACNR15 adapters control remote 1746 I/O on
the ControlNet network. The ControlNet network is a communication
architecture that allows the exchange of messages between ControlNet
products compliant with the CI specification.
The 1747-ACN15 and 1747-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 (1747-ACNR15 only)
Hardware Components 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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network access port (NAP)
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ControlNet connectors (one on 1747-ACN15; two on 1747-ACNR15)
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module net address switch assemblies (on top of module)