The Allen-Bradley 1797-ACNR15 is a Flex Ex ControlNet media adapter. This module is designed for use with the Flex Ex I/O modules which are specifically compatible for use in hazardous locations that require adherence to a specific level of Intrinsic safety.
ManufacturerRockwell Automation
Part Number/Catalog No.1797-ACNR15
BrandAllen-Bradley
Product Description:1797 Flex Ex Redundant ControlNet Adapter Module
Part Number:1797-ACNR 15
Communication Port:Two (2) ControlNet BNC
IS Media type:Ex ib IIB/IIC T4; AEx ib IIC T4; Class I, Division 1 Groups A-G T4
IS Module Type:Ex ib IIB/IIC T4; AEx ib IIC T4; Class I Division 1 Groups A-D T4
Indicators:Comm A: red/grn; Comm B: red/grn; Module Status: red/grn; Power: grn
Mounting:DIN Rail
ControlNet Protocol:V 1.5
ControlNet cable:Allen-Bradley RG-6/U Quad shield coax part number 1786-RG6 (standard-PVC CM-CL2) or 1786-RG6F/A (high-flex)
Wire Size:3.31 mm2 (12 AWG) stranded max 1.2 mm (3/64 in.), insulation, max
Operating Temperature:-20…70 °C (-4…158 °F)
Surrounding Temperature:-40…85 °C (-40…185 °F)
Vibration:Tested 2 g @ 10…500 Hz per IEC 68-2-6
Operating Shock:Tested 15 g peak acceleration, 11 (±1) ms pulse width
Product TypeControlNet Ex Adapter
I/O Capacity8
Communication Rate5 Mbps
Output Power5.4 Volts DC
Power Supply9.5 Volts DC
Power Consumption8.5 W
Power Dissipation8.5 W
Thermal Dissipation29 BTU/hour
Weight200 g
The 1797-ACN15 function similarly to a standard ControlNet communication adapter. This module comes with Two (2) ControlNet ports for connection of ControlNet coaxial media cable. It supports linear ControlNet media however, the 1797-ACNR15 is specifically designed for implementation of ControlNet Ex redundant network.
The 1797-ACNR15 supports installation of up to Eight (8) Flex Ex I/O modules. It has IS media type of Ex ib IIB/IIC T4; AEx ib IIC T4; Class I, Division 1 Groups A-G T4 and IS module type of Ex ib IIB/IIC T4, AEx ib IIC T4, Class I Division 1 Groups