Allen-Bradley D Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Original Instructions FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Catalog Numbers 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D Topic Page Important User Information Environment and Enclosure North American Hazardous Location Approval European Hazardous Location Approval Electrical Safety Considerations Prevent Electrostatic Discharge Special Conditions for Safe Use IEC Hazardous Location Approval Overview Install Your ControlNet Adapter Module...
Page 2: Important User Information
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Important User Information Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid-state Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/) describes some important differences between solid- state equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices.
Page 3: Environment And Enclosure
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Environment and Enclosure ATTENTION: This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in EN/IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating. This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to radio communication services in such environments.
Page 4: North American Hazardous Location Approval
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules North American Hazardous Location Approval The 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D modules are Hazardous Location approved: The Following Information Applies When Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en Operating This Equipment In Hazardous Locations. environnements dangereux. Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D"...
Page 5: European Hazardous Location Approval
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules European Hazardous Location Approval The following applies to products marked • Are intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by European Union Directive 2014/34/EU and has been found to comply with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of Category 3 equipment intended for use in Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres, given in Annex II to this Directive.
Page 6 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules WARNING: • This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources of UV radiation. • 1794-ACN15 shall be mounted in an ATEX Zone 2 certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 (in accordance with EN 60079-15) and used in an environment of not more than Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in EN 60664-1) when applied in Zone 2 environments.
Page 7: Prevent Electrostatic Discharge
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Prevent Electrostatic Discharge ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this equipment: • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static. •...
Page 8: Iec Hazardous Location Approval
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules WARNING: • If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electric arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding. •...
Page 9: Overview
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Overview ControlNet Adapter, 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D 45085 Component Identification ControlNet programming terminal network ControlNet Node selection dial access port (NAP) Indicators +24V DC connections 3A ControlNet network cable BNC connector A 24V common connections ControlNet network cable BNC connector B (1794- Flexbus connector ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT only)
Page 10: Install Your Controlnet Adapter Module
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Install Your ControlNet Adapter Module 45086 ATTENTION: During mounting of all devices, be sure that all debris (for example, metal chips, wire strands) is kept from falling into the module. Debris that falls into the module could cause damage on power up. Mounting Dimensions The module has the following mounting dimensions.
Page 11 Mount on a DIN Rail 1. Position the ControlNet adapter module (A) on an IEC standard (35 x 7.5 x 1 mm) top-hat DIN rail, Allen-Bradley® part number 199-DR1; 46277-3; EN50022 (B), at a slight angle. 2. Hook the lip on the rear of the adapter onto the top of the DIN rail, and rotate the adapter module onto the rail.
Page 12 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules 4. Push the Flexbus connector toward the right side of the terminal base to unplug the backplane connection ATTENTION: If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Page 13 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules When the adapter is locked onto the DIN rail, gently push the Flexbus connector into the adapter to complete the backplane. 7. Reinstall the module in the adjacent terminal base unit. Connecting Wiring 45088 1. Connect the ControlNet network cable to connector, terminal A. 2.
Page 14: Indicators
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules 3. Connect +V DC power to the left side of the lower connector, terminal D. 4. Connect -V common to the left side of the upper connector, terminal C. 5. Connections E and F are used to pass +V DC power (F) and -V common (E) to the next module in the series (if necessary).
Page 15 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Status Indicators Status Indications Probable Cause Comm A and Comm B Simultaneously No power, or reset Adapter inoperative Red/Green – flashing alternately Adapter self-test Red/Off – flashing alternately Bad node configuration (duplicate address) Comm A or Comm B (individually) Channel disabled Green Channel operational...
Page 16: Specifications
FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Specifications General Attribute Value I/O capacity 8 modules Input: 19.2…31.2V DC, 400 mA Supply voltage Output: 5V DC, 640 mA Inrush current 14 A for 2 ms Communication rate 5 Mbps I/O Status – red/green Indicators Comm A –...
Page 17 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Environmental Attribute 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACNR15 1794-ACNR15XT IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, operating cold), IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, operating dry heat), Temperature, operating IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, operating thermal shock): -25…+55 °C (-13…+131 °F) -25 …70 °C (-13…+158 °F) Temperature, surrounding 55 °C (131 °F) 70 °C (158 °F)
Page 18 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Certifications Certifications (When Value Product is Marked) • UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada. See UL File E65584. c-UL-us • UL Listed for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations, certified for U.S. and Canada.
Page 19 FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules Rockwell Automation Support Use the following resources to access support information. Knowledgebase Articles, How-to Videos, Technical Support www.rockwellautomation.com/ FAQs, Chat, User Forums, and Product knowledgebase Center Notification Updates. Local Technical www.rockwellautomation.com/global/ Support Phone Locate the phone number for your country. support/get-support-now.page Numbers Find the Direct Dial Code for your product.
Page 20 Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental information on its website at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/about-us/sustainability-ethics/product-environmental-compliance.page. Allen-Bradley, FLEX I/O, Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Software, RSNetWorx and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. EtherNet/IP is a trademark of ODVA, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

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