A-B 1756-EN2TR Product Introduction

A-B 1756-EN2TR is a ControlLogix communication module from Allen-Bradley(Rockwell Automation).The following is a detailed introduction to the module.

Functional characteristics

Communication capability:Supports regular messaging,real-time I/O messaging,and information exchange for applications such as real-time control,time synchronization,and motion.Allows simultaneous transmission of safety and control data and diagnostic information,in compliance with CIP safety standards.

Communication rate:With an Ethernet/IP communication rate of 10~100Mbps,using dual copper cables.

Number of connections:Supports 256 Logix and 128 TCP/IP communication connections.

Motion control:Can support up to 8 axes for integrated motion on Ethernet/IP networks.

Power consumption and heat dissipation:Consumes 1A current at 1.5V DC,with a maximum power consumption of 5.1W and a heat dissipation of 17.4BTU/hour.

Installation and compatibility:It can be installed in any slot of the ControlLogix chassis,supports ControlNet and DeviceNet network protocols,and allows sharing a common application layer.

Physical and interface characteristics

Appearance:The module is compact and suitable for use in industrial environments.

Interface:Use unshielded RJ45,Category 5 twisted pair cable connector to connect to the controller.

Other features

Network support:Includes explicit protection mode,electronic key,device-level ring network and parallel redundancy protocol network support.

Bridging function:It has bridging function and provides support for message passing,distributed I/O and tags.

Protocol encapsulation:Encapsulate messages in standard TCP/IP protocol.

Configuration and operation:To run the Ethernet/IP network,parameters such as IP address,subnet mask,gateway,etc.must be defined.No scheduling or routing table is required to store information.