Specifications

Publication 1794-SG002D-EN-P - May 2012
8 Select FLEX I/O Communication Adapters
Select a Network
You can configure your system for information exchange between a range of field
devices and a specific scanner. You select the communication adapters for the
networks that meet your needs:
EtherNet/IP Network
EtherNet/IP is a network suitable for use in industrial environment and
time-critical applications. EtherNet/IP uses standard Ethernet and TCP/IP
technologies and an open application layer protocol called the Control and
Information Protocol (CIP). CIP is also the application layer used in DeviceNet
and ControlNet networks. The open Application Layer protocol makes
interoperability and interchangeability of industrial automation and control
devices on EtherNet/IP a reality for automation and control applications.
The 1794-AENT and 1794-AENTR connect FLEX I/O to Ethernet/IP
enabled controllers such as ControlLogix or CompactLogix.
Network Comparison by Application Requirement
Application Requirements Network
(1)
Communication Adapter
• Plant management (material handling)
• Configuration, data collection, and control on a single, high-speed network
• Time-critical applications with no established schedule
• Data sent regularly
• Internet/Intranet connection
• Built-in switch, or high availability requirement (2-port AENTR)
EtherNet/IP 1794-AENT
1794-AENTR
1794-AENTRXT
• High-speed transfer of time-critical data between controllers and I/O devices
• Deterministic and repeatable data delivery
• Media redundancy
ControlNet 1794-ACN15
1794-ACN15K
(2)
1794-ACNR15
(3)
1794-ACNR15XT
(4)
• Connections of low-level devices to plant floor controllers
• More diagnostics for improved data collection and fault detection
• Less wiring and reduced start-up time than a traditional, hard-wired system
DeviceNet 1794-ADN
1794-ADNK
• Connections to Remote I/O networks
Remote I/O 1794-ASB
1794-ASB2
• Connection to PROFIBUS DP and DPV1 networks
PROFIBUS DP
PROFIBUS DPV1
1794-APB
1794-APBDPV1
(1) Communication adapters and other components are available for adding to your system as your specific application requirements change. For more information, go to
www.rockwellautomation.com/encompass
and search for products under the FLEX I/O platform.
(2) Modules that have the letter K in the last position of the catalog number, before the series designation, refer to conformal coated versions of the standard modules. These
modules meet the following certifications: ANSI / ISA-S71.04-1985, Class G1, G2, and G3 environments; CEI IEC 6065A-4 Class 1 and 2 environments; UL 746E
(3) Modules that have the letter R in the catalog number, before the series designation, refer to redundancy versions of the standard modules and are meant for redundancy
networks.
(4) Modules that have the letters XT in the catalog number, before the series designation, refer to extended temperatures version of the standard modules.