Allen Bradley Linking Devices Ethernet-to-DeviceNet 1788-MCHKR

The 1788-MCHKR is a Mediachecker device that is used for identifying cable abnormalities and measure cable lengths different physical mediums used in implementing industrial protocols. This battery operated, portable device can be used to examine ControlNet cables, DeviceNet cables, Data Highway Plus (DH+), Remote I/O and Ethernet cables.

This device is ideally for maintenance and troubleshooting use as it only require a single manpower to test different cables. This mediachecker device checks for split pair or incorrect pairing, miswiring, shorted and open wires on all type of twisted pair cables and Coaxial cables used for Ethernet.

Technical specifications for 1788-MCHKR

Part Number1788-MCHKR

Product TypeMedia Checker

Manufacturer:Rockwell Automation

Brand:Allen-Bradley

Test supported:Cable Failures / Measure Length

Compatible cables:ControlNet / DeviceNet / DH+ / RIO / Ethernet cables.

Output Interface:2 Line, 16 Character LCD

Input Interface:Enter, Up, Down and Setup

Operating Modes:Off, Test, Length, Wire Map

Connections:One (1) STP / One (1) RJ45 / One (1) Coax

ControlNet cables:RG6 / RG6F / DS3/4

DeviceNet cables:Thick Thin KwikLink

DH+ / RIO cables:1770-CD / 9022 / 9463

Ethernet cables:UTP / FTP

Power Requirements:Two AA size 1.5 V alkaline batteries

Operating Temperature:0 °C to +45 °C

Non-Operating Temperature:20 °C to +60 °C

Input ConnectorsRJ45, DB-9, and BNC

Ethernet Cable Length1-350m

Ethernet Cable Resolution0.5 m

Controlnet Cable Range1-650m

Power2 AA batteries

Typical Battery Life50 hours

Weight354.4 g

Dimensions18.4 cm x 9.8 cm x 4.6 cm