Rockwell Automation 2711P PanelView Plus Terminal User Manual - Manual (Page 182)

182 Publication 2711P-UM001J-EN-P - November 2009
Chapter 7 Terminal Connections
ControlNet Module Terminals with a ControlNet communication module support
communication and the transfer of applications between devices on a
ControlNet network.
Related Information
For more information on ControlNet products, refer to these
publications:
•
NetLinx Selection Guide, publication NETS-SG001
•
ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide,
publication
CNET-IN002
•
ControlNet Communication for PanelView Plus and PanelView
Plus CE Terminals User Manual, publication 2711P-UM003
The Rockwell Automation website http://rockwellautomation.com
provides information and product descriptions of ControlNet
products. Under the Products and Services heading, select
Communication.
ControlNet Protocol
The terminals support Unscheduled and Scheduled messaging,
Scheduled I/O, and redundant cabling with PLC-5C and ControlLogix
controllers.
The ControlNet architecture supports multiple processors and up to 99
nodes (via taps) anywhere along the trunk cable of the network.
There is no minimum tap separation and you can access the
ControlNet network from every node (including adapters).
Compatible ControlNet Controllers
A terminal with a ControlNet Module communicates with a PLC-5C
(PCCC commands) or a ControlLogix processor (CIP protocol) using
Unscheduled messaging. The following controllers are supported:
•
ControlLogix using 1756-CNB module
•
PLC-5/20C, PLC-5/40C, PLC-5/60C, PLC-5/80C