Rockwell Automation 1785-L20C_L40C, D17856.5.14 ControlNet PLC-5 Programmable Controllers User Manual - Manual (Page 23)

Chapter 1
Installing Your ControlNet PLCĆ5 Processor
1-15
Connect a ControlNet PLC-5 processor to a ControlNet network via a tap
with a 1-m (39.4-in) drop cable.
Four taps are available from Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.:
Straight TĆtap
1786ĆTPS
Straight YĆtap
1786ĆTPYS
RightĆangle TĆtap
1786ĆTPR
RightĆangle YĆtap
1786ĆTPYR
Important: ControlNet taps contain passive electronics and must
be purchased from Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. for the network to
function properly.
After terminating your segments, you connect your node to the network.
Remove the tap's dust capĊlocated on the straight or
rightĆangle connector)Ċand set it aside.
If your
network supports:
Connect the tap's straight or rightĆ
angle connector:
nonredundant media to the channel A connector on the
processorĊchannel B is not used ➀
redundant media • from trunkĆcable A to channel A
on the processor
and
• from trunkĆcable B to channel B
on the processor
➀ AllenĆBradley Company, Inc. recommends using channel A
for nonredundant media.
For detailed information on planning and installing your ControlNet
system, see the following publications:
Publication Publication Number
ControlNet Cable System Component List AGĆ2.2
ControlNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual 1786Ć6.2.1
ControlNet Coax Tap Installation Instructions 1786Ć2.3
ControlNet Network Access Cable Installation Instructions 1786Ć2.6
ControlNet Repeater Installation Instructions 1786Ć2.7
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 1770Ć4.1
Connecting to a
ControlNet Network
More
BATT
CH 0 A
B
Redundant media
BATT
CH 0 A
Nonredundant media
Tip
We recommend that you
use a tap with a straight
connectorĊ1786ĆTPS or
1786ĆTPYSĊwhen you
attach a ControlNet
PLCĆ5 processor
to a ControlNet network.