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Rockwell Automation 1786-RPA/B ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter Installation Instructions User Manual

Controlnet modular repeater adapter, Installation instructions

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Installation Instructions

ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter

Catalog Number 1786-RPA/B

About the Repeater Adapter Module

The 1786-RPA/B ControlNet repeater adapter module, which has a 24V DC,
removable power supply, can be used with 1786 repeater modules to build a
ControlNet network repeater. A repeater is used to extend the length of a
network, create a star, ring, or point-to-point topology, or perform network
media conversion from copper to fiber, and vice versa. A maximum of 20
repeater adapter can be placed in a series.

Topic

Page

Important User Information

2

Environment and Enclosure

3

North American Hazardous Location Approval

4

European Hazardous Location Approval

5

Features and Components of the ControlNet Repeater Adapter

6

Mount the Repeater Adapter Module

8

Wire the Repeater Adapter Module

13

Status Indicators

16

Specifications

19

Additional Resources

23