Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Guide - Manual (Page 63)

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Install a ControlNet Coax Media System Chapter 3
Connect the Repeater to a ControlNet Link
Follow these instructions to connect a repeater adapter to a
ControlNet link.
1. Remove and save the dust cap on the straight or right-angle connector
of the designated tap on the first segment (segment 1).
2. Connect the designated tap’s straight or right-angle connector to the
BNC connector on the repeater.
3. Remove and save the dust cap on the straight or right-angle connector
of the designated tap on the second segment (segment 2).
4. Connect this tap’s straight or right-angle connector to the BNC
connector on the repeater.
ATTENTION
Do not allow any metal portions of the tap to contact any
conductive material. This contact can cause noise on the
network.
If you disconnect the tap from the repeater, place the dust
cap back on the straight or right-angle connector to
prevent the connector from accidentally contacting a
metallic grounded surface.
20093-i
Right-angle Connector
with Dust Cap