Preface, Introduction, About the linking devices – Rockwell Automation 1788-CN2FFR EtherNet/IP and ControlNet to FOUNDATION Fieldbus Linking Device User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1788-UM057B-EN-P - September 2014
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Preface
Introduction
This user manual describes the installation and operation of the 1788-EN2FFR
and 1788-CN2FFR linking devices.
About the Linking Devices
The 1788-EN2FFR linking device provides a gateway between an EtherNet/IP
network and a single segment FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 layer.
The 1788-CN2FFR linking device provides a gateway between a ControlNet
network and a FOUNDATION Fieldbus network.
In this manual, both modules are referred to as the linking device.
The linking device can support up to16 field devices. It is configurable through
the Studio 5000® Logix Designer™ application by use of a dedicated Add-on
Profile (AOP). Multiple levels of media redundancy are supported, including
ring, split, and redundant trunk, plus options for H1 media, redundant linking
devices, redundant controllers, and redundant ControlNet media.
The linking device has full FOUNDATION fieldbus host capability, including
link active scheduler (LAS) capability.