{"product_id":"1788-cn2dn-allen-bradley-controlnet-linking-module-specification","title":"1788-CN2DN Allen Bradley ControlNet Linking Module Specification","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788 Linking Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e module serves as a high-performance industrial bridge. It connects ControlNet networks with DeviceNet architectures seamlessly. Engineers deploy this hardware to facilitate data exchange across distributed control systems. The \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e unit supports both configuration monitoring and closed-loop control tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlobal PLC Spare HUB's Insight: In high-speed packaging lines, linking disparate controller networks often creates bottlenecks. Using the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788 Linking Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e unit eliminates data translation lag between legacy PLC-5 racks and modern DeviceNet drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eParameter Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eManufacturer: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | Series: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788 Linking Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eModel \u0026amp; Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePart Number: \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | ControlNet to DeviceNet Linking Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eHeight: 120mm (4 11\/16 in) | Depth: 87mm (3 7\/16 in) | Width: 200mm (7 7\/8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eElectrical Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eMain Power: 18-30V DC (24V DC nominal), 500 mA | DeviceNet Power: 11-25V DC, 90 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eFrequency \u0026amp; Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eControlNet Baud Rate: 5 Mbps | Vibration Tested: 2Gs @ 10 - 500 Hz per IEC 68-2-6\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp: 0 to 60° C (32 to 140° F) | Storage Temp: -40 to 85° C\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity: 5 to 90% non-condensing | Operating Shock: 30g\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eInterference Immunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eESD Immunity: 6 kV contact discharge, 8 kV air discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd\u003eT4A North American Temperature Code | T4 IEC Temperature Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Wiring Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSecure the module to a 35 mm steel DIN rail or panel surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEnsure surrounding air temperature does not exceed 60° C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connection Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUse solid or stranded copper wire sized 0.25 to 2.5 mm² (22 to 14 AWG).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eApply a minimum insulation rating of 75° C (167° F).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Cabling Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eConnect ControlNet via RG6 cable and designated taps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eUtilize 20 AWG 1485C-P1-Cxxx cable for DeviceNet lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotary Switch Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSet node addresses using the dual 10-position rotary switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eConfigure data rates accurately prior to powering the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Indicator Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eModule Status: Verifies internal hardware health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLinking Activity: Confirms active bridge data transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDNet Network Status: Detects bus-off conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCNet Status Channels: Validates redundant media channels A and B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eController Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e PLC-5 processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSLC 500 controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eControlLogix and CompactLogix systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O and Peripheral Devices\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePOINT I\/O and Flex I\/O adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBulletin 160 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeries 9000 Photoeyes and 855T Stack lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLogistics \u0026amp; Warranty Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging List\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOne (1) \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e linking device unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOne (1) power input connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOne (1) DeviceNet 10-pin linear connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFive (5) 121 Ω resistors and two (2) end anchors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCarrier Options: FedEx, UPS, DHL\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDispatch Window: 24 to 48 hours from order confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eStandard 12-month warranty included for all supplied units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Assembly Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Linking plant-floor sensor networks to central automation controllers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Handling Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Managing high-density conveyor sorting drop zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess Control Skids\u003c\/strong\u003e: Interfacing remote valve islands with supervisory control networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat causes a flashing red Module Status indicator on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e unit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flashing red indicator typically points to a recoverable configuration fault or a minor hardware mismatch during startup. Field experience shows that verifying rotary switch node assignments and rebooting power usually clears this fault code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace a damaged \u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-CN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e module without reconfiguring the network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, because network configuration parameters reside primarily within the connected master controller rather than the bridge hardware. Matching the physical rotary switch address settings to the original unit ensures immediate operational restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cable specification prevents signal degradation on long DeviceNet runs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeploying standard 20 AWG 1485C-P1-Cxxx cable with proper termination resistors at both ends maintains signal integrity. 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