Rockwell Automation 1784-PCC ControlNet Communication Card Installation Instructions User Manual

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8-2 Connect the 1784-PCC Card to the Network

Publication 1784-IN034D-EN-P - June 2002

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Communicate with the Card on the ControlNet Network

The 1784-PCC card communicates on the ControlNet network through a standard
application programming interface (API) known as RSLinx

 from Rockwell

Software, Inc. If you need additional information about this software package or
about communicating on the ControlNet network, refer to the ControlNet Coax
Media Planning and Installation Manual, publication number CNET-IN002A-EN-P, or
contact your Rockwell Automation representative.

IMPORTANT

Do not accidently plug the end of the 1784-PCC cable into the
Ethernet port. This type of connection will generate noise on
Ethernet and it will not work.

1. Attach the smaller end of

the 1784-PCC1 cable to the
1784-PCC card.

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The silver side should face upward
as you connect the cable to the
1784-PCC card.

1784-PCC1

1784-PCC

end device

trunkline A

programming device

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2. Attach the other end of the 1784-PCC1 cable to any intelligent device

(i.e., workstation, PLC processor, scanner, or adapter) on ControlNet
through its Network Access Port. Total cable length should be less
than 10 meters.

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