
1788-5.2B - October 1999
Installation Instructions
ControlNet-to-DeviceNet Linking Device
Catalog No. 1788-CN2DN
Product Overview
The ControlNet-to-DeviceNet (CN2DN) linking device connects a ControlNet™
network to a DeviceNet™ network. The DeviceNet network consists of multiple
DeviceNet devices, such as RediSTATIONs, photoeyes, etc. The ControlNet
network consists of controllers, such as PLC® processors, HMIs, drives, I/O
devices, and so on.
The CN2DN linking device has two broad functions, supporting closed-loop
control, and configuration and monitoring.
To the Installer
Use this document as a guide when you install the 1788-CN2DN.
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Topic
Page
System Requirements
3
CN2DN Hardware Description
4
Installing the CN2DN Module
4
ControlNet Connections
6
DeviceNet Connections
9
Setting the DNet Data Rate
11
Setting the Node Address Switches
10
The Example Installation
12
RSLogix5000™ Setup
12
ControlNet Setup Using RSNetWorx for ControlNet
17
DeviceNet Setup Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
21
Interpreting the Status Indicators
27
Compliance to European Union Directives
31
CSA Hazardous Location Approval
32
Specifications
34
Allen-Bradley Parts