Rockwell Automation 1203-CN1 ControlNet Communications Module 1203-CN1 - Manual (Page 15)

Publication 1203-5.13 – February, 2002
Chapter
1
Overview
Chapter Objectives Chapter 1 provides an overview of your 1203-CN1 ControlNet
communications module. It provides the following information:
• Description of how the 1203-CN1 module works.
• Overview of ControlNet.
• Overview of SCANport products.
• Parts of the 1203-CN1 module.
• Overview of setting up the module.
• Required equipment and tools.
Overview of the 1203-CN1
ControlNet Communications
Module The 1203-CN1 ControlNet communications module provides an
electronic communications interface between a ControlNet network
and any single SCANport product.
Figure 1.1
Example of 1203-CN1 Modules Connecting SCANport Products to ControlNet
A SCANport cable connects the module to a SCANport product
through a SCANport interface port on the SCANport product. One or
two ControlNet cable taps connect the module to the ControlNet bus,
depending on whether you are using non-redundant or redundant
connections.
ControlNet
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