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1756-CNBR

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix ControlNet communication module, redundant

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Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBR ControlLogix ControlNet communication module, Rockwell Automation product photo

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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
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.

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