User Manual Manual
Table Of Contents
- 2706-UM017C-EN-P InView Communications User Manual
- Summary of Changes
- Table of Contents
- 1 - Introduction to InView Connectivity
- 2 - Install InView Communication Modules
- Mount Module to 2706-P42, 2706-P43 and 2706-P44 Displays
- Wire Communication Module to InView Display 2706-P42, 2706-P43, 2706-P44
- Mount Communication Kit to 2706-P72, 2706-P74, 2706-P92 and 2706-P94 Displays
- Wire Communication Kit to 2706-P72, 2706-P74, 2706-P92 and 2706-P94 Displays
- Use Communication Module with a 2706-P22R Display
- 3 - InView Communication Module Connections
- 4 - Application Guide
- ControlNet Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- DeviceNet Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- Data Highway Plus (DH+) Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- DH485 Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- EtherNet Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- RIO Communication and Tag Setup Screens
- Save or Download an Application File
- 5 - InView Communication Module Troubleshooting
- A - InView Communication Module Specifications
- Index
- Back Cover
Publication 2706-UM017C-EN-P - March 2006
InView Communication Module Connections 3-17
ControlNet Connections
This section describes connections for the ControlNet InView
communication modules including:
• ControlNet Protocol.
• compatible ControlNet Controllers.
• ControlNet ports on the InView communication module.
• typical ControlNet network.
• making ControlNet connections.
Related Information
For more information on ControlNet products, refer to the following
publications.
• ControlNet System Overview, publication 1786-2.9
• ControlNet System Planning and Installation Manual, publication
1786-6.2.1
• ControlNet Cable System Component List, publication AG-2.2
The Allen-Bradley website (www.rockwellautomation.com) provides
information and product descriptions of ControlNet products. Under
the Products and Services heading, select Communications.
ControlNet Protocol
The InView communication module supports release 1.5 or higher of
ControlNet, including Unscheduled PLC-5C processor and
ControlLogix messaging, and redundant cabling.
ControlNet allows a flexible control architecture that can work with
multiple processors and up to 99 nodes (via taps) anywhere along the
trunk cable of the network. There is no minimum tap separation and
you can access the ControlNet network from every node (including
adapters).