ControlNet Communication Interfaces

Controller Interfaces

Various controller platforms are available for the ControlNet network.

Bulletin No. Product Interface
Programmable Automation Controllers
1769 CompactLogix Controllers, 1769-L3 series Built-in ControlNet interface (standard and redundant)
1768 CompactLogix Controllers, 1768-L4 series 1768-CNB scanner
1768-CNBR scanner (redundant)
1756 ControlLogix Controllers, 1756-L6 series 1756-CN2 interface
1756-CN2R interface (redundant)
1756-CNB interface
1756-CNBR interface (redundant)
1789 SoftLogix5800 Controllers 1784-PCICS scanner
Programmable Logic Controllers
1747 SLC 500 Controllers, 5/02, 5/03, 5/04, and 5/05 series 1747-SCNR scanner (scheduled)
SLC 500 Controllers, 5/03, 5/04, and 5/05 series 1747-KFC15 interface (unscheduled)
1785 PLC-5 Controllers, 5/20C, 5/40C, 5/80C controllers Built-in ControlNet interface
1785-CHBM Hot Backup Memory Cartridge for 5/40C, 5/80C controllers
Safety Programmable Controllers
1756 GuardLogix Integrated Safety System, 1756-L series 1756-CN2 interface
1756-CN2R interface (redundant)
1756-CNB interface
1756-CNBR interface (redundant)
Legacy Controllers
1794 FlexLogix Controllers 1788-CNC (coax)
1788-CNCR (redundant coax)
1788-CNF (fiber)
1788-CNFR (redundant fiber)
  

Operator Interface

Customize your status and fault reporting with graphic terminals and message displays from Rockwell Automation.

Bulletin No. Product Interface
2711 PanelView Standard Operator Terminals PV550, 600,1000 Built-in ControlNet option on PanelView 550, 600, and 1000 Operator Terminals
2711P PanelView Plus Operator Terminals Built-in ControlNet option on PanelView Plus 700, 1000, 1250, 1500 terminals
2711P-RN15C ControlNet module for PanelView Plus 400, 600 terminals
2711P-RN15S ControlNet module for PanelView Plus 700, 1000, 1250, 1500 terminals
2711P PanelView Plus CE Operator Terminals Built-in ControlNet option on PanelView Plus CE 700, 1000, 1250, 1500 terminals
2711P-RN15S ControlNet module for PanelView Plus CE 700, 1000, 1250, 1500 terminals
2706 InView Message Displays 2706-PCNETM ControlNet Module for 2706-P4 series displays
2706-PCNETK ControlNet Module for 2706-P7 and 2706-P9 series displays
2706-PCNETP ControlNet Module for 2706-P22R displays
  

PC Interfaces

These products provide ControlNet communication for control systems.

Cat. No. Product Description
1784-U2CN USB to ControlNet Cable Provides a ControlNet network connection for any Microsoft Windows-based computer with a USB interface
1784-PCIC ControlNet PCI Bus Interface - Redundant Media Lets a PCI-bus computer communicate on a ControlNet network and supports redundant media operation
1784-PCICS ControlNet PCI Bus I/O Bridge Card Supports 128 unscheduled and 127 scheduled connections; drivers for Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP
1784-PKTCS ControlNet Universal PCI Scanner Card Enables PCI local bus compatible computers to communicate directly with other ControlNet products
1770-KFC15 ControlNet RS-232-C PC Interface for PLC-5 Controllers Lets you connect RS-232 devices to a ControlNet network
1747-KFC15 ControlNet RS-232-C PC Interface for SLC 500 Controllers
    

Linking Devices

Linking devices from Rockwell Automation can reduce control device costs by leverage existing network structures to access data from other level networks. You can also expand the number of nodes on ControlNet and other networks.

Cat. No. Product Description
1788-CN2DN ControlNet-to-DeviceNet Linking Device Link a ControlNet network to a DeviceNet network
1757-FFLDC2 ControlNet-to-Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device, 2 H1 segments Link a ControlNet network to a Foundation Fieldbus H1 network for process control applications
or
Link any Logix controller to a Foundation Fieldbus device
1757-FFLDC4 ControlNet-to-Foundation Fieldbus Linking Device, 4 H1 segments