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ControlLogix Communication Module

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Communication
ControlNet
Interface
1 ControlNet BNC
With optical interface
False
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
False
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
True
Redundancy
False
IO link master
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
False
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
False
Transmission rate
5000 kbps
Logix communication connections
128
Power dissipation
5.6 W
Thermal dissipation
19.1 btu/h
ControlNet port
1 ControlNet BNC
Enclosure type rating
None (open-style)
Number of nodes, max
99 nodes
Current draw
1100mA @ 5.1V DC, 3mA @ 24V DC
ControlNet cable
1786-RG6 quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
Wiring category
1 - on ControlNet ports, 3 - on USB ports
Connections supported, max
131 maximum
Isolation voltage
Standard: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet network to, backplane, Redundant: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet A/B to, backplane, and ControlNet A to ControlNet B, USB to backplane and USB to ControlNet, No isolation b
Supporting protocol for LON
False
Supporting protocol for ASI
False
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS
False
Supporting protocol for CAN
False
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS
False
Supporting protocol for KNX
False
Supporting protocol for Modbus
False
Supporting protocol for Data-Highway
False
Supporting protocol for SUCONET
False
With potential separation
False
Supporting protocol for SERCOS
False
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-Safety
False
Radio standard Bluetooth
False
Radio standard Wi-Fi 802.11
False
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at Work
False
Supporting protocol for Foundation Fieldbus
False
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBA
False
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IO
False
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafe
False
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS p
False
Radio standard GPRS
False
Radio standard GSM
False
Radio standard UMTS
False
Slot width
1
Surrounding air temperature, max
60 °C
Storage temperature
-40 to 85 °C
Emissions
CISPR 11: Class A
Vibration
2 G @ 10...500 Hz
ESD immunity
6 kV contact discharges, 8 kV air discharges
EFT/B immunity
±3kV @ 5kHz on ControlNet ports
Relative humidity
5...95% noncondensing
Shock
Operating: 30 G, Nonoperating: 30 G
Conducted RF immunity
10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150 kHz...80 MHz
Surge transient immunity
±2 kV line-earth (CM) on ControlNet ports
Operating temperature
0 to 60 °C
Radiated RF immunity
10 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80...2000 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz, 3 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000...2700 MHz
North American temperature code
T4A
IEC temperature code
T4
Weight, approx
0.26 kg
Module location
Chassis based, any slot
Drawings
3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Dimensional Drawing in 3D (PDF) Download (PDF)
Product Drawing Drawing (DXF)
Drawings
3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP)
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Type Resource Publication
General Product Cutsheet --
General Product Profile --
General Installation Instructions 1756-IN607
General Selection Guide 1756-SG001
Technical Data 1756-td003_-en-e 1756-TD003
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Available Downloads
  • Firmware for 1756-CN2 v25.006
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China CCC ATEX Australian RCM IECEx Scheme Korean KC UL Listed
  • China CCC
  • Safety
  • ATEX
  • American Bureau of Shippin
  • CE
  • Australian RCM
  • IECEx Scheme
  • CSA Listed
  • FM Approved Haz
  • Korean KC
  • ODVA
  • Registro Italiano Navale
  • UL Listed
  • UL Listed Hazardous

This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2025-11-12. Products sold before or after this date might carry different certifications. Please review the product label to check for the certifications your specific product carries.

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Technical Specifications
Communication
ControlNet
Interface
1 ControlNet BNC
With optical interface
False
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
False
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
True
Redundancy
False
IO link master
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
False
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
False
Transmission rate
5000 kbps
Logix communication connections
128
Power dissipation
5.6 W
Thermal dissipation
19.1 btu/h
ControlNet port
1 ControlNet BNC
Enclosure type rating
None (open-style)
Number of nodes, max
99 nodes
Current draw
1100mA @ 5.1V DC, 3mA @ 24V DC
ControlNet cable
1786-RG6 quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
Wiring category
1 - on ControlNet ports, 3 - on USB ports
Connections supported, max
131 maximum
Isolation voltage
Standard: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet network to, backplane, Redundant: 30V (continuous), basic insulation type, ControlNet A/B to, backplane, and ControlNet A to ControlNet B, USB to backplane and USB to ControlNet, No isolation b
Supporting protocol for LON
False
Supporting protocol for ASI
False
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS
False
Supporting protocol for CAN
False
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS
False
Supporting protocol for KNX
False
Supporting protocol for Modbus
False
Supporting protocol for Data-Highway
False
Supporting protocol for SUCONET
False
With potential separation
False
Supporting protocol for SERCOS
False
Supporting protocol for INTERBUS-Safety
False
Radio standard Bluetooth
False
Radio standard Wi-Fi 802.11
False
Supporting protocol for AS-Interface Safety at Work
False
Supporting protocol for Foundation Fieldbus
False
Supporting protocol for PROFINET CBA
False
Supporting protocol for PROFINET IO
False
Supporting protocol for PROFIsafe
False
Supporting protocol for SafetyBUS p
False
Radio standard GPRS
False
Radio standard GSM
False
Radio standard UMTS
False
Slot width
1
Surrounding air temperature, max
60 °C
Storage temperature
-40 to 85 °C
Emissions
CISPR 11: Class A
Vibration
2 G @ 10...500 Hz
ESD immunity
6 kV contact discharges, 8 kV air discharges
EFT/B immunity
±3kV @ 5kHz on ControlNet ports
Relative humidity
5...95% noncondensing
Shock
Operating: 30 G, Nonoperating: 30 G
Conducted RF immunity
10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150 kHz...80 MHz
Surge transient immunity
±2 kV line-earth (CM) on ControlNet ports
Operating temperature
0 to 60 °C
Radiated RF immunity
10 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80...2000 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 900 MHz, 10 V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM @ 1890 MHz, 3 V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000...2700 MHz
North American temperature code
T4A
IEC temperature code
T4
Weight, approx
0.26 kg
Module location
Chassis based, any slot
Drawings
Drawings
3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Dimensional Drawing in 3D (PDF) Download (PDF)
Product Drawing Drawing (DXF)
Drawings
3-Dimensional STEP model (STP) Download (ZIP)
Dimensional Drawing in 3D (PDF) Download (PDF)
Product Drawing Drawing (DXF)
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Documents
Product Cutsheet General
--
Product Profile General
--
Installation Instructions General
1756-IN607
Selection Guide General
1756-SG001
1756-td003_-en-e Technical Data
1756-TD003
Type Resource Publication
General Product Cutsheet --
General Product Profile --
General Installation Instructions 1756-IN607
General Selection Guide 1756-SG001
Technical Data 1756-td003_-en-e 1756-TD003
Looking for more documentation?
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Downloads
Available Downloads
  • Firmware for 1756-CN2 v25.006
See All Downloads
Certifications
China CCC ATEX Australian RCM IECEx Scheme Korean KC UL Listed
  • China CCC
  • Safety
  • ATEX
  • American Bureau of Shippin
  • CE
  • Australian RCM
  • IECEx Scheme
  • CSA Listed
  • FM Approved Haz
  • Korean KC
  • ODVA
  • Registro Italiano Navale
  • UL Listed
  • UL Listed Hazardous

This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2025-11-12. Products sold before or after this date might carry different certifications. Please review the product label to check for the certifications your specific product carries.

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