Controllogix controlnet modules, Software for controlnet networks – Rockwell Automation 1756-L6x_L7x ControlLogix System User Manual User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM001O-EN-P - October 2014

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Communication Networks

Chapter 5

ControlLogix ControlNet Modules

Table 15

lists the available ControlLogix ControlNet modules and their primary

features.

Software for ControlNet Networks

Table 16

lists software that is used with the ControlNet networks and modules.

Table 15 - ControlNet Modules and Capabilities

Module

Is used to

1756-CNB

Control I/O modules.
Communicate with other ControlNet devices (messages).
Share data with other Logix5000 controllers (produce/consume).
Bridge ControlNet links to route messages to devices on other networks.

1756-CN2

Perform the same functions as a 1756-CNB module.
Provide twice the capacity for more demanding applications.

1756-CN2R

Perform the same functions as a 1756-CN2 module.
Support redundant ControlNet media.

1756-CN2RXT

Perform same functions as a 1756-CN2R module.
Operate in extreme environments with -25…70 °C (-13…158 °F) temperatures.

1756-CNBR

Perform the same functions as a 1756-CNB module.
Support redundant ControlNet media.

Table 16 - Software for Use with ControlNet Networks

Software

Is used to

Required or Optional

Logix Designer application

Configure ControlLogix projects.
Define ControlNet communication.

Required

RSNetWorx™ for ControlNet™

Configure ControlNet devices.
Schedule a network.

RSLinx Classic or Enterprise

Configure communication devices.
Provide diagnostics.
Establish communication between devices.

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