The Allen-Bradley 1788-CNCHKR is a pocket sized, field device used to check the quality of ControlNet network. This tool is ideally used as a commissioning and maintenance tool for evaluating the quality of installation of new and existing ControlNet networks.
The 1788-CNCHKR is capable of checking the quality signal by measuring the characteristics of signal such as Level of distortion, Noise or signal reflections, Rising and falling edges, Minimum message duration, Minimum between-message duration, Peak-to-peak amplitude and Violations to Manchester signal encoding. This tool also features a Node Finder and Oscilloscope output. Node finder is used for detecting a node in the ControlNet network, specified by the user through the built-in Thumbwheel switches. The oscilloscope output is used for providing trigger signal and isolated network signal for displaying messages of specific node in the oscilloscope.
Part Number1788-CNCHKR
Product TypeControlNet NetChecker
Display8 bi-color (Red/Green) status indicators: ? Status indicators numbered 1 to 7 are dual-function for Diagnostic or Bargraph modes. ? Status indicators named TRAFFIC also indicates a low battery condition.
BuzzerPiezo Buzzer provides an audible indication of detected faults
DC JackExternal DC Power
Required BatteriesTwo (2) 1.5 VDC AA size batteries
Oscillope Connector3-pin Phoenix connector
Battery Life6 Hours
Weight250 grams
Dimensions152 x 83 x 33.5 mm
Manufacturer:Rockwell Automation
Brand:Allen-Bradley
Slide Switch 13-position power switch: ? OFF disconnects the batteries. ? ON turns on the tool permanently. ? Push ON provides momentary power.
Push switch SW2Push switch SW2
Slide switch SW34-position function switch: ? Positions L, M, H select the Diagnostic mode and low, medium and high thresholds. ? The rightmost position selects the Bargraph mode.
Thumbwheel switches2-digit decimal switches for entering the address of the Node to find (0 to 99).