Rockwell Automation 1786-series ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Guide User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication CNET-IN001C-EN-P - October 2011
Chapter 1 Get Started with the ControlNet Network Fiber Media System
You can use fiber repeaters for these tasks:
• Extend the total length of your segment (point-to-point or
trunk line topology)
• Create star and ring configurations (multiple directions from one point)
• Cross into hazardous areas
When you configure your network by using fiber repeaters, you can install them
in one of the following ways:
ATTENTION: In hazardous areas, you must use products
specifically designed for that purpose. You can use fiber repeaters
that are designed for hazardous areas as a link from your
non-hazardous area to your hazardous area.
For hazardous locations, consult the ControlNet EX Media Planning
and Installation Manual, public
.
Fiber Repeater Installation
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Series
Parallel
Combination of series and parallel
Ring (only fiber)
ATTENTION: The maximum distance in the network is limited by the
distance between the two nodes farthest from one another, and the
number of repeaters.