Rockwell Automation 1756-SPESMNRMXT GuardLogix Controllers User Manual - Manuel (Page 63)

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Communicate over Networks Chapter 4
ControlNet Communication For ControlNet communication, choose a 1756-CNB or 1756-CNBR module
for standard communication, or a 1756-CN2, 1756-CN2R, or 1756-CN2RXT
module for safety communication.
These software products are available for ControlNet networks.
The ControlNet communication modules provide the following:
• Support for messaging, produced/consumed safety and standard tags, and
distributed I/O
• They support the use of coax and fiber repeaters for isolation and increased
distance.
Producing and Consuming Data via a ControlNet Network
The GuardLogix controller supports the ability to produce (send) and consume
(receive) tags over ControlNet networks. The total number of tags that can be
produced or consumed is limited by the number of available connections in the
GuardLogix controller.
Table 14 - ControlNet Modules
If your application Select
• Controls standard I/O modules
• Requires an adapter for distributed I/O on ControlNet links
• Communicates with other ControlNet devices (messages)
• Shares standard data with other Logix5000 controllers (produce/consume)
• Bridges ControlNet links to route messages to devices on other networks 1756-CNB
• Performs same functions as a 1756-CNB module
• Also supports redundant ControlNet media 1756-CNBR
• Performs the same functions supported by the 1756-CNB module with higher
performance
• Supports CIP Safety communication
1756-CN2
• Performs same functions as a 1756-CN2 module
• Also supports redundant ControlNet media 1756-CN2R
• Perform the same functions as a 1756-CN2R module
• Operate in extreme environments with -25…70 °C (-13…158 °F) temperatures 1756-CN2RXT
Table 15 - Software for ControlNet Modules
Software Purpose Required
RSLogix 5000 programming
software This software is required to configure the GuardLogix project and
define ControlNet communication. Yes
RSNetWorx for ControlNet
software This software is required to configure the ControlNet network, define
the network update time (NUT), and schedule the ControlNet
network. Yes
RSLinx software You can use this software to configure devices, establish
communication between devices, and provide diagnostics. Yes