User Manual Owner manual

Chapter 1
Installing Your ControlNet PLC5 Processor
1-15
Connect a ControlNet PLC-5 processor to a ControlNet network via a tap
with a 1-m (39.4-in) drop cable.
Four taps are available from Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.:
Straight Ttap
1786TPS
Straight Ytap
1786TPYS
Rightangle Ttap
1786TPR
Rightangle Ytap
1786TPYR
Important: ControlNet taps contain passive electronics and must
be purchased from Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. for the network to
function properly.
After terminating your segments, you connect your node to the network.
Remove the tap's dust caplocated on the straight or
rightangle connector)and set it aside.
If your
network supports:
Connect the tap's straight or right
angle connector:
nonredundant media
to the channel A connector on the
processorchannel B is not used
➀
redundant media
• from trunkcable A to channel A
on the processor
and
• from trunkcable B to channel B
on the processor
➀
AllenBradley Company, Inc. recommends using channel A
for nonredundant media.
For detailed information on planning and installing your ControlNet
system, see the following publications:
Publication Publication Number
ControlNet Cable System Component List
AG2.2
ControlNet Cable System Planning and Installation Manual 17866.2.1
ControlNet Coax Tap Installation Instructions 17862.3
ControlNet Network Access Cable Installation Instructions 17862.6
ControlNet Repeater Installation Instructions 17862.7
Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 17704.1
Connecting to a
ControlNet Network
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BATT
CH 0
A
B
Redundant media
BATT
CH 0
A
Nonredundant media
Tip
We recommend that you
use a tap with a straight
connector1786TPS or
1786TPYSwhen you
attach a ControlNet
PLC5 processor
to a ControlNet network.