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Publication 1784-IN003A-EN-P - October 2000

Installation Instructions

ControlNet PCI Communication
Interface Card

Catalog Number 1784-PCIC and 1784-PCICS

The 1784-PCIC and -PCICS cards are peripheral component interconnect (PCI) 
open-bus interface cards. The cards enable PCI local bus compatible computers to 
communicate directly with other ControlNet

TM

 products.

The 1784-PCIC communication interface card is a messaging only card that provides 
ControlNet monitoring and configuration capabilities. The 1784-PCICS 
communication interface card provides ControlNet I/O bridging as well as 
monitoring and configuration capabilities.

This document describes how to install the 1784-PCIC/PCICS ControlNet 
communication interface cards.

Topic:

Page:

Important User Information

2

About the Application Software

3

Rockwell Automation Support

4

European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance

5

Rockwell Automation Support

4

Install the Card Inside the Computer

6

Connect the Card

8

1784-PCIC and -PCICS Drivers

13

Interpret the Status Indicators on the 1784-PCIC and -PCICS

13

Specifications and Certifications

15

AB Parts

Summary of Contents for ControlNet PCI 1784-PCIC

Page 1: ...olNet monitoring and configuration capabilities The 1784 PCICS communication interface card provides ControlNet I O bridging as well as monitoring and configuration capabilities This document describe...

Page 2: ...ndards The illustrations charts sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide are intended solely for purposes of example Since there are many variables and requirements associated with any...

Page 3: ...information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product About the Application Software The Allen Bradley standard application programming interface API is RSLinxTM sof...

Page 4: ...ranty support support service agreements Obtain Pre Sales Product Support If you need to contact Rockwell Automation for pre sales product support try one of the following methods Call your local Rock...

Page 5: ...ric 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 Voltage Dir...

Page 6: ...nstall the card be certain that you know how to install hardware in your computer consult your computer s documentation for hardware installation instructions ATTENTION The card uses CMOS technology w...

Page 7: ...ect a vacant PCI local bus expansion slot 4 Loosen the screw on the back rear bracket of the computer 5 Remove the slot s expansion cover 6 Insert the card To insert the card inside the computer 1 Fol...

Page 8: ...page 12 See Figure 1 on page 8 for the connectors and indicators Figure 1 1784 PCIC or PCICS card 1784 PCIC card shown A B Network Access Port NAP RJ 45 connector for connecting programming terminals...

Page 9: ...re than one ControlNet network to this card If you attempt to connect a second network to this card your communication system will operate erratically If you connect or disconnect the ControlNet cable...

Page 10: ...ring for 1786 CP connector cable Connector 1 Wire Number Signal Mnemonic Signal Name 1 ISO GND Isolated Ground 2 N C No Connection 3 PTTX H Transmit Data High 4 PTTX L Transmit Data Low 5 PTRX L Recei...

Page 11: ...does not support redundant media connect the tap dropline to the BNC connector labeled channel A Channel B is left open If the cable system is redundant connect the product so that all devices on the...

Page 12: ...he instructions in these publications ControlNet Tap Installation Instructions publication 1786 5 7 ControlNet COAX Media Planning and Installation Manual publication CNET IN002A EN P Figure 5 Connect...

Page 13: ...stems Windows NT 4 0 SP3 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Interpret the Status Indicators on the 1784 PCIC and PCICS The status indicators on the card give you information about the card and the network when y...

Page 14: ...upports an event log cycle power to the PC verify that you have firmly inserted the PCIC PCICS card into a PCI local bus expansion slot and that the expansion slot screw is tightened if fault persists...

Page 15: ...the highest node address on a ControlNet network that can transmit data ATTENTION This product must be mounted within a suitable system enclosure to prevent personal injury resulting from accessibilit...

Page 16: ...5 to 95 without condensation Vibration 10 th 150 Hz constant 012 in displacement 10 to 150 Hz constant 2 0G acceleration not applicable Shock 30G peak 11 ms 50G peak 11 ms Agency Certification when p...

Page 17: ...ivision 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 produits marq...

Page 18: ...ion 1784 5 40 March 2000 2000 Rockwell International Corporation Printed in the U S A ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International Allen Bradley is a trademark of Rockwell Automation RSLinx i...

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