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

ControlNet Adapter Module 9
Publication 1747-IN017C-EN-P - May 2001
Connecting Your Adapter to the ControlNet Network
Connect your 1747-ACN15 or -ACNR15 adapter module to a ControlNet network via
taps. as shown below:
1. Remove the tap’s dust cap (located on the straight or right angle connector).
IMPORTANT
Taps contain passive electronics and must be purchased from
Rockwell Automation for the network to function properly.
If your node supports: Connect the tap’s straight or right angle connector:
Non-redundant media to the channel A connector on the 1747-ACN15 or 1747-ACNR15
(channel B on the 1747-ACNR15 is not used)
(1)
(1) While both channels are active, we recommend using channel A for non-redundant media.
Redundant media • from trunkline A to channel A on the 1747-ACNR15
•
from trunkline B to channel B on the 1747-ACNR15
ATTENTION
!
Do not allow any metal portions of the tap to contact any
conductive material. If you disconnect the tap from the
adapter, place the dust cap back on the straight or right angle
connector to prevent the connector from accidentally
contacting a metallic grounded surface.
Straight T-tap Straight Y-tap Right-angle T-tap Right-angle Y-tap
1766-TPS 1786-TPYS 1786-TPR 1786-TPYR
segment 1
Tap
dust cap