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ControlNet Physical Media
Repeaters
Repeater modules can be used to extend the length of the network, create a point-to-point, star, or ring topology, or perform network media conversion from copper (coaxial) media to fiber media, and vice versa.
| Cat. No. | Product | Used With | Description |
| ControlNet Repeater Modules | |||
| See the following for more information: ControlNet Fiber Media Planning & Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN001. ControlNet Ex Media Plannng & Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN003. |
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| 1786-RPCD | Coaxial Repeater • 2 coaxial segments per module • point-to-point and star topologies |
RG6 copper coax | Extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 1 km |
| 1786-RPFS | Short-distance Fiber Repeater • 2 fiber segments per module • point-to-point and star topologies |
V-pin (use pre-made 1786-FSxx 10-300 m cables) | Optically isolate and extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 300 m |
| 1786-RPFM | Medium-distance Fiber Repeater • 2 fiber segments per module • point-to-point and star topologies |
ST 62.5/125 um multimode fiber | Optically isolate and extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 3 km |
| 1786-RPFRL/B | Long-distance Fiber Ring Repeater • 2 fiber segments per module • point-to-point, star, and ring topologies • Fault Relay for runtime diagnostics |
ST 62.5/125 um multimode fiber | Optically isolate and provide fiber ring media redundancy or Extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 10 km |
| 1786-RPFRXL/B | Extra-long-distance Fiber Ring Repeater • 2 fiber segments per module • point-to-point, star, and ring topologies • Fault Relay for runtime diagnostics |
ST 62.5/125 um multimode fiber or ST 9/125 um single mode fiber |
Optically isolate and provide fiber ring media redundancy or Extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 20 km |
| 1797-RPFM | Intrinsically Safe Medium-distance Repeater • 2 fiber segments per module • point-to-point and star topologies • connect the 1797-RPFM repeater module (in an intrinsically safe area) to the 1786-RPFM repeater module (in a non-intrinsically safe area) using fiber |
ST 62.5/125 um multimode fiber | Optically isolate for intrinsically safe areas or Extend the physical length of the ControlNet network up to 3 km |
| ControlNet Repeater Adapters | |||
| See the following for more information: ControlNet Fiber Media Planning & Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN001. ControlNet Ex Media Plannng & Installation Guide, publication CNET-IN003. |
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| 1786-RPA/B | Modular Repeater Adapter • supplies power for up to 4 repeater modules (1786-RPCD, -RPFS, and -RPFM) • supplies power for up to 2 repeater modules (1786-RPFRL, -RPFXL) • one coax BNC connection |
RG6 copper coax | Use with these repeater modules: 1786-RPCD 1786-RPFS 1786-RPFM 1786-RPFRL 1786-RPFRXL |
| 1797-RPA | Intrinsically Safe Modular Repeater Adapter • supplies power for up to 2 repeater modules (1797-RPFM) • one coax BNC connection |
RG6 copper coax | Use with these repeater modules: 1797-RPFM |