Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- 1794-UM066A-EN-P FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Adapter Modules User Manual
- Important User Information
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- 1 - Overview of FLEX I/O and Your Redundant EtherNet/IP Adapter Module
- Overview
- The FLEX I/O System
- Adapter Features
- Types of Adapters
- Hardware and Software Compatibility
- What the Adapter Does
- Use of the Control and Information Protocol (CIP)
- Understanding the Producer/Consumer Model
- Specifying the Requested Packet Interval (RPI)
- Support of Rack Optimized and Direct Connections
- Chapter Summary
- 2 - Install Your FLEX I/O Adapter
- 3 - Configure the Adapter for Your EtherNet/IP Network
- 4 - Rack Optimized Discrete I/O
- 5 - Analog I/O with Direct Connection
- A - Interpret Status Indicators
- B - Specifications
- C - Configure the RSLinx Ethernet Communication Driver
- D - Adapter Web Dialogs
- Index
- Back Cover
Publication 1794-UM066A-EN-P - February 2012
2 Overview of FLEX I/O and Your Redundant EtherNet/IP Adapter Module
The FLEX system consists of an adapter module, terminal base unit, DIN rail,
power supply, and adapter cabling components. You can use up to 8 terminal
bases per adapter module.
For detailed instructions on how to set up and install your module, refer to the
topic, Install Your FLEX I/O Adapter on page 7.
Adapter Features
The 1794-AENTR and 1794-AENTRXT adapter features include:
• use of EtherNet/IP messages encapsulated within standard TCP/UDP/IP
protocol
• common application layer with ControlNet and DeviceNet
• interfacing via Category 5 rated twisted pair cable
• half/full duplex 10 Mbit or 100 Mbit operation
• DIN rail mounting
• communication to and from other FLEX I/O modules on the same
DIN rail
• communication supported by RSLinx software
• IP address assigned via standard BootP/DHCP tools
• I/O configuration via RSLogix 5000 software
• no network scheduling required
• no routing tables required
Types of Adapters
The adapter refers to the following catalogs.
Hardware and Software
Compatibility
The adapters and the applications described in this manual are compatible with
the following firmware versions and software releases. Contact Rockwell
Automation if you need software or firmware upgrades to use this equipment.
Catalog Voltage Module
Capacity
Description
1794-AENTR 24V DC 8, max. Dual port EtherNet/IP adapter
1794-AENTRXT 24V DC 8, max. Dual port EtherNet/IP adapter with extended
temperatures range
Hardware and Software Compatibility
Product Firmware Version/
Software Release
1794-AENTR/1794-AENTRXT adapter 1.xx or higher
Logix 557x Controller 20 or higher
RSLogix 5000 Software 20 or higher
RSLinx software 2.59 or higher