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Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBR is a ControlLogix ControlNet communication module with two BNC ports, one NAP RJ45 port, 5000 kbps transmission rate and support for up to 99 nodes.
- Manufacturer
- Allen-Bradley
- Manufacturer part no.
- 1756-CNBR
- Product family
- ControlLogix Communication Modules (1756)
- Type
- ControlNet communication module
- Lifecycle
- Discontinued
- OEM successor
- 1756-CN2R
- Technical datasheet
- Data sheet
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- Allen-Bradley
- Manufacturer part no.
- 1756-CNBR
- Type
- ControlNet communication module
- Application
- Communication module
- Used with
- ControlLogix 1756 chassis
- Communication
- ControlNet
- Connection Cables
- 1 m Tap
- Interface
- 1
- Conducted RF immunity
- 10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150 kHz...80 MHz
- Connections supported, max
- 64 maximum
- ControlNet cable
- 1786-RG6 quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
- ControlNet port
- 2 ControlNet BNC
- Current draw
- 970mA @ 5.1V DC, 1.7mA @ 24V DC
- EFT/B immunity
- ±3kV @ 5kHz on ControlNet ports
- Emissions
- CISPR 11: Class A
- Enclosure type rating
- None (open-style)
- ESD immunity
- 6 kV contact discharges, 8 kV air discharges
- Isolation voltage
- Standard: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet network to, backplane, Redundant: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet A/B to, backplane, and ControlNet A to ControlNet B, USB to backplane and USB to ControlNet, No isolation b
- Logix communication connections range
- 40...48
- Module location
- Chassis based, any slot
- NAP cable
- 1786-CP
- NAP port
- 1 NAP RJ45
- Number of nodes, max
- 99 nodes
- Operating temperature
- 0 to 60 °C
- Power dissipation
- 5.1 W
- Radiated RF immunity
- 10 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80...2000 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz, 3 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000...2700 MHz
- Redundancy
- Yes
- Relative humidity
- 5...95% noncondensing
- Shock
- Operating: 30 G, Non operating: 50 G
- Slot width
- 1
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- Storage temperature
- -40 to 85 °C
- Supporting protocol for other bus systems
- Yes
- Surge transient immunity
- ±2 kV line-earth (CM) on ControlNet ports
- Surrounding air temperature, max
- 60 °C
- Thermal dissipation
- 17.4 btu/h
- Transmission rate
- 5000 kbps
- Vibration
- 2 G @ 10...500 Hz
- Weight, approx
- 0.293 kg
- Wiring category
- 1 - on ControlNet ports, 3 - on NAP ports
Technical documents (1)
Key features
- Two ControlNet BNC ports plus one NAP RJ45 port
- Redundancy supported, according to Rockwell's product data
- Up to 99 nodes and 64 connections
- Chassis based, any slot, one slot wide
- Operating temperature range of 0 to 60 °C
About the Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBR
The Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBR is listed by Rockwell Automation as a ControlLogix Communication Module for ControlNet. Rockwell's product data gives a transmission rate of 5000 kbps, a maximum of 99 nodes and a maximum of 64 connections supported. It has two ControlNet BNC ports and one NAP RJ45 port, and Rockwell lists a current draw of 970mA @ 5.1V DC and 1.7mA @ 24V DC. Rockwell shows the lifecycle status as Discontinued and names the 1756-CN2R as its replacement, in the category Engineering Replacement.
What is the 1756-CNBR used for?
The module connects a ControlLogix chassis to a ControlNet network. Rockwell lists it as chassis based, fitting any slot and taking one slot width, with redundancy supported. It is used where a ControlLogix controller needs to communicate with other devices over ControlNet.
Lifecycle and successor
Discontinued.
OEM successor: 1756-CN2R
Before you order
What to photograph or confirm so the right unit is quoted.
Check the catalog number 1756-CNBR on the module label, together with the series letter and firmware revision. Send a photo of the label if you need help confirming the part.
Alternatives for 1756-CNBR
The manufacturer’s named successor and other parts in the same family. None is a drop-in replacement without checking wiring, I/O and configuration for your installation.
| Product | Manufacturer | Type | Lifecycle | Relationship | Qty Available | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1756-CN2RNamed by the manufacturer as the successor | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet interface module | Active | OEM successor (upgrade path) | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-CN2ControlLogix ControlNet interface module, BNC | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-CN2RControlLogix ControlNet redundant interface module | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet interface module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-CN2RXTControlLogix ControlNet redundant interface module, XT | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBControlLogix ControlNet communication module, 1 BNC | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet communication module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-DNBControlLogix DeviceNet bridge and scanner module | Allen-Bradley | DeviceNet scanner module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EN2FControlLogix EtherNet/IP module, 100 Mbps multimode fiber | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EN2TControlLogix EtherNet/IP communication module, 10/100 Mbps | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EN2TRControlLogix EtherNet/IP module, dual port 10/100 Mbps | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EN2TXTControlLogix EtherNet/IP module, extended temperature | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EN3TRControlLogix EtherNet/IP module, dual port copper | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Active | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-ENBTControlLogix EtherNet/IP communication module, 10/100 Mbps | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
| Allen-Bradley 1756-EWEBControlLogix EtherNet/IP web server module, 10/100 Mbps | Allen-Bradley | EtherNet/IP communication module | Discontinued | Same family | On Request | On request | View › |
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