Allen-Bradley ControlNet 1786-6.2.1 Planning And Installation Manual page 23

2-10 Planning A ControlNet Cable System
Publication 1786-6.2.1 - April 1988
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segments 1, 2, and 3 with 33 nodes on them, can not exceed 478.4 m (145.8 ft))
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