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Publication 1786-IN011B-EN-P - October 2000

Installation Instructions

ControlNet Modular Repeater 
Medium Distance Fiber Module

Cat. Nos. 1786-RPFM

Use this document as a guide when you install a ControlNet

™

 

repeater fiber module for 

medium distances. This document contains

:

This product is associated with a planning and installation guide, publication 
CNET-IN001A-EN-P, The ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Guide.
To view it, visit www.ab.com/manuals or www.theautomationbookstore.com

Topic:

Page:

Important User Information

2

EMC Directive

3

Low Voltage Directive

3

Fiber Optic Safety Statements

4

Rockwell Automation Support

4

About the Fiber Module

6

Mount the Fiber Module

7

Remove the Protective Caps

10

Choose Fiber Cable Types

11

Specifications for 1786-RPFM Fiber Optic Cable

12

Estimate Cable Lengths

12

Connect the Fiber Cable

13

Example Topology

14

Status Indicators

15

Related Publications

16

Mounting Dimensions

16

Specifications

17

Hazardous Location Approval

19

AB PLCs

Summary of Contents for ControlNet 1786-RPFM

Page 1: ...lanning and Installation Guide To view it visit www ab com manuals or www theautomationbookstore com Topic Page Important User Information 2 EMC Directive 3 Low Voltage Directive 3 Fiber Optic Safety...

Page 2: ...n Bradley does not assume responsibility or liability to include intellectual property liability for actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication Allen Bradley publication SGI 1 1 Safe...

Page 3: ...C Generic Emission Standard Part 2 Industrial Environment EN 50082 2 EMC Generic Immunity Standard Part 2 Industrial Environment This product is intended for use in an industrial environment Low Volta...

Page 4: ...rt service agreements ATTENTION Do not look directly into the fiber ports Light levels will cause damage to your eyesight ATTENTION Hazardous areas require the use of specifically designed products Th...

Page 5: ...il RACle3net ra rockwell com Obtain Technical Product Support If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for technical assistance try one of the following methods Type of technical support Access at P...

Page 6: ...traditional copper media The module provides two fiber channels activity LED indicators for each fiber channel Figure 1 Components of the Module IMPORTANT The distance that can be supported is depend...

Page 7: ...2000 Mount the Fiber Module To mount the module on the DIN rail 1 Position the module on a 35 x 7 5mm DIN rail Allen Bradley part number 199 DR1 46277 3 EN 50022 at a 30o angle 2 Hook the lip on the...

Page 8: ...flush The locking tab should snap into position and lock the module to the DIN rail 4 If the module does not snap into position use a screwdriver or similar device to move the locking tab down while p...

Page 9: ...certain that the adapter and repeater modules are secured together with DIN rail anchors Failure to do so may result in the loss of communications and or cause damage to the modules The total number o...

Page 10: ...ep the protective caps on the channels to protect the unit from dust to place the module in storage keep the protective caps on the channels to protect the unit from dust to connect another module to...

Page 11: ...fiber interconnect cable Figure 3 Cable Types What is termination Termination is simply the process of attaching a connector to the ends of our fiber cable This is done in a similar manner as the coa...

Page 12: ...mum length of a fiber cable section for the 1786 RPFM is dependent on the quality of the fiber number of splices and the number of connectors The total attenuation for a cable section must be less tha...

Page 13: ...1 Connect to Channel 1 Receive RX a Align the knob of the cable connector with the groove of the module connector and insert the connector into Channel 1 RX Figure 4 Connect the Fiber Cable b Twist th...

Page 14: ...ia system you create a new segment or link The same restrictions on the number of taps and cable length apply to this new segment Figure 6 Basic fiber topology N N N N N N T T T T T T T T FR 41327 coa...

Page 15: ...able you connect to Channel 1 RX on one 1786 RPFM repeater to Channel 1 TX on the other 1786 RPFM repeater You can use Channel 1 or Channel 2 on either module Status Indicator LEDs Probable Cause Off...

Page 16: ...8 Mounting Dimensions Publication Publication Number Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines 1770 4 1 ControlNet Fiber Media Planning and Installation Manual CNET IN001A EN P ControlNet...

Page 17: ...rsonal injury resulting from accessibility to live parts The interior of this enclosure must be accessible only by the use of a tool OperatingTemperature 0 to 60o C 32 to 125o F Storage Temperature 40...

Page 18: ...ted with the fiber link including splices fiber attenuation bulkhead connectors and the ST terminations 2 Power to operate this equipment must be supplied from a source compliant with Class 2 as defin...

Page 19: ...ss I Division 2 If this product contains batteries they must only be changed in an area known to be nonhazardous Informations sur l utilisation de cet quipement en environnements dangereux Les produit...

Page 20: ...Publication 1786 IN011B EN P October 2000 PN 957400 85 Supersedes 1786 5 11 February 1998 2000 Rockwell International Corporation Printed in the U S A Notes...

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