Connect The Module To The Network - Allen-Bradley E Series Installation Instructions Manual

Connect the Module to the Network

You can connect the module to the ControlNet network using a tap
(1786-TPR, 1786-TPS, 1786-TPYR, or 1786-TPYS) or a network access cable
(1786-CP).
If you connect or disconnect the communications cable with power
WARNING
applied to this module or any device on the network, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Use the 1786-CP cable for temporary connections, such as
TIP
programming software. For permanent connections, use a tap.
The following figure shows an example ControlNet network using redundant
media.
Redundant Media
(optional)
ControlLogix ControlNet Interface Module 17
1756-CNBR Module
(in a 1756-A4 chassis)
Publication
1756-IN604A-EN-P - February 2006
ControlNet Network
Node
ControlNet Link
ControlNet
Node