Installation Instructions
ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter
Catalog Number 1786-RPA/B
About the Repeater Adapter Module
The 1786-RPA/B ControlNet repeater adapter module, which has a 24V DC,
removable power supply, can be used with 1786 repeater modules to build a
ControlNet network repeater. A repeater is used to extend the length of a
network, create a star, ring, or point-to-point topology, or perform network
media conversion from copper to fiber, and vice versa. A maximum of 20
repeater adapter can be placed in a series.
Topic
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Important User Information
2
Environment and Enclosure
3
North American Hazardous Location Approval
4
European Hazardous Location Approval
5
Features and Components of the ControlNet Repeater Adapter
6
Mount the Repeater Adapter Module
8
Wire the Repeater Adapter Module
13
Status Indicators
16
Specifications
19
Additional Resources
23
