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What the Preface Contains

Who Should Use This Manual

How To Use This Manual

Using This Manual

This manual describes how to use the 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR
ControlNet interface modules
network. This preface explains how to use this manual most effectively.
For information about
Who Should Use This Manual
How To Use This Manual
About the Example Applications
System Components
Common Techniques Used in This Manual
Where to Find More Information
Rockwell Automation Support
Use this manual if you are knowledgeable about ControlLogix products, but
need information about integrating them into a ControlNet network. You
should:
be familiar with Microsoft® Windows® NT and with terms that describe
what you should be doing when working in Windows NT, e.g., double
click, dialog box, radio button.
understand basic networking concepts.
be familiar with Logix5550 and PLC-5C controllers and ladder logic
programming using RSLogix5 and RSLogix5000 software.
If you are not familiar with these products and concepts or would like
additional information, refer to the documentation listed on page P-5 or
contact your Rockwell Automation representative for information about
available training.
Chapter 1 of this manual provides an overview of ControlNet
communications. Chapter 2 describes how to install the ControlLogix and
PLC-5C modules and connect them to the network. Chapter 12 provides
information on troubleshooting the 1756-CNB module. The remainder of
this manual (chapters 3 through 11) presents example applications of
scheduled and unscheduled communications among Logix5550 controllers
and PLC-5C controllers, and between a local Logix5550 controller and
remote I/O.
(1)
Unless noted otherwise, for the rest of this manual 1756-CNB refers to both of these modules.
(1)
to communicate over a ControlNet
See page
P-1
P-1
P-2
P-3
P-4
P-5
P-5
1756-6.5.3 - December 1999
Preface