10 Rockwell Automation Publication CNET-IN005A-EN-P - May 2011
Chapter 1 Install a 1756 ControlNet Communication Module
Redundant Media
These 1756 ControlNet bridge modules have two ControlNet ports to support
redundant media:
• 1756-CN2R/B
• 1756-CN2RXT
• 1756-CNBR/E
For information about using these modules with redundant media, refer to
Chapter 3
.
Installation Summary
To install a communication module in a 1756 ControlLogix chassis, complete
these steps.
1. Determine Module Slot Location
.
2. Set the Node Address
.
3. Install the Module
.
4. Connect the Module to a ControlNet Network
.
5. Remove the Module
.
6. Install the EDS File
.
7. Connect a Programming Terminal to the Network with a 1786-CP Cable
.
8. Connect to the Module via the USB Port
.
Determine Module Slot
Location
Install the communication module in any slot in the ControlLogix chassis. You
can install multiple communication modules in the same chassis. This example
shows chassis slot numbering in a 4-slot chassis. Slot 0 is the first slot and is always
the leftmost slot in the rack.
1
4
5
6
2
20806
3
Item Description
1 Power supply
2Chassis
3Slot 0
4Slot 1
5Slot 2
6Slot 3