Rockwell Automation 2711 ControlNet Communications User Guide - Manual (Page 3)

ControlNet Communications 3
Publication 2711-6.10
The PanelView terminal supports release 1.5 of ControlNet.
Unscheduled (peer) addressing of tags is supported. Scheduled (I/O)
addressing is not supported.
ControlNet allows a flexible control architecture that can work with
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).
The ControlNet PanelView supports unscheduled PCCC
(Programmable Controller Communication Command) messaging
with the following controllers:
•
PLC-5/20C
•
PLC-5/40C
•
PLC-5/60C
•
PLC-5/80C
ControlNet terminals have a 15 on the end of the catalog number, for
example 2711-T9A15.
The ControlNet terminals have:
•
ControlNet communication port
•
RS-232 printer/file transfer port
In addition, each terminal is available with either AC or DC power
input. The characters L1 at the end of the catalog number designate
a terminal with DC power input (e.g. 2711-T9A15L1).
ControlNet Protocol
Compatible ControlNet
Controllers
ControlNet PanelView
Terminals