{"product_id":"1756-en2txt-rockwell-automation-logix-xt-ethernet-communication-module","title":"1756-EN2TXT Rockwell Automation Logix XT Ethernet Communication Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1756-EN2TXT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Allen-Bradley ControlLogix XT EtherNet\/IP Bridge Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for extreme operating conditions, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1756-EN2TXT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance EtherNet\/IP communication bridge with an embedded switch from the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix-XT (Extreme Environment) series by Rockwell Automation. Built to withstand corrosive elements and wide temperature swings from -25°C to 70°C, this single-slot module bridges real-time I\/O messaging and message exchanges across plant networks while supporting 256 Logix communication connections and 128 TCP\/IP communication connections at 10\/100 Mbps data rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications \u0026amp; Network Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance Parameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTechnical Specification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand \/ Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockwell Automation \/ Allen-Bradley \/ ControlLogix-XT Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number \u0026amp; Module Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1756-EN2TXT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ High-Performance Bridge with Embedded Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 Ampere at 5.1VDC (5.1 Watts power dissipation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Communication Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbps auto-negotiating Ethernet ports (Dual RJ45 Cat 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Capacities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 Logix\/CIP connections, 128 TCP\/IP connections, plus 128 backplane\/Ethernet unconnected messages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Rate Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 10,000 I\/O packets\/sec (scales up to 25,000 packets\/sec with 1756-L7x controllers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChassis Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with standard 1756 chassis and specialized XT racks (1756-A4LXT, 1756-A5XT, 1756-A7XT, 1756-A7LXT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight \u0026amp; Field Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen deploying extreme-environment communication modules like the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e1756-EN2TXT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in harsh outdoor or corrosive industrial facilities, Global PLC Spare HUB field engineers recommend pairing the module with dedicated XT backplanes such as the 1756-A7XT to ensure consistent thermal dissipation and vibration dampening. Furthermore, when configuring CIP motion axes or high-frequency I\/O scanning, verify that switch buffer settings and network QoS parameters are optimized to prevent packet drops during peak traffic loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChassis Integration \u0026amp; Environmental Hardening Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Temperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified for reliable operation in harsh ambient temperatures spanning -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Slot Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be installed into any available slot within a compatible ControlLogix chassis backplane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Programming Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an onboard USB 1.1 full-speed (12 Mbps) interface for direct controller configuration and diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Diagnostics \u0026amp; 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