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ControlLogix Communication Module

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Lifecycle status: Discontinued
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Rockwell Automation announces that as of December 31, 2024, the ControlLogix Communication Module will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date: December 31, 2024 Replacement Category: Engineering Replacement Replacement Product: 1756-CN2R [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/details.1756-CN2R.html]
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Lifecycle status: Discontinued
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Rockwell Automation announces that as of December 31, 2024, the ControlLogix Communication Module will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date: December 31, 2024 Replacement Category: Engineering Replacement Replacement Product: 1756-CN2R [https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/details.1756-CN2R.html]
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Communication
ControlNet
Connection Cables
1 m Tap
Interface
1
With optical interface
False
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
False
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
True
Redundancy
True
IO link master
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
False
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
False
Transmission rate
5000 kbps
Power dissipation
5.1 W
Thermal dissipation
17.4 btu/h
ControlNet port
2 ControlNet BNC
Enclosure type rating
None (open-style)
Number of nodes, max
99 nodes
Current draw
970mA @ 5.1V DC, 1.7mA @ 24V DC
ControlNet cable
1786-RG6 quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
Wiring category
1 - on ControlNet ports, 3 - on NAP ports
Connections supported, max
64 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
Logix communication connections range
40...48
NAP cable
1786-CP
NAP port
1 NAP RJ45
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, Non operating: 50 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
0.293 kg
Module location
Chassis based, any slot
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Type Resource Publication
General Selection Guide 1756-SG001
General Product Profile --
General Product Cutsheet --
General Installation Instructions 1756-IN604
Technical Data 1756-td003_-en-e 1756-TD003
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Available Downloads
  • Comms Bundle 1756-CNB(R)
  • EDS files for 1756-CNBR (multi)
  • EDS files for ControlLogix Family (multi)
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ATEX China CCC Australian RCM IECEx Scheme UKCA DOC
  • ATEX
  • Safety
  • China CCC
  • Australian RCM
  • IECEx Scheme
  • CE
  • MOROCCO DOC
  • UKCA DOC

This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2025-09-10. 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
Connection Cables
1 m Tap
Interface
1
With optical interface
False
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet
False
Supporting protocol for other bus systems
True
Redundancy
True
IO link master
False
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet Safety
False
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP
False
Transmission rate
5000 kbps
Power dissipation
5.1 W
Thermal dissipation
17.4 btu/h
ControlNet port
2 ControlNet BNC
Enclosure type rating
None (open-style)
Number of nodes, max
99 nodes
Current draw
970mA @ 5.1V DC, 1.7mA @ 24V DC
ControlNet cable
1786-RG6 quad shield RG6 coaxial cable
Wiring category
1 - on ControlNet ports, 3 - on NAP ports
Connections supported, max
64 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
Logix communication connections range
40...48
NAP cable
1786-CP
NAP port
1 NAP RJ45
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, Non operating: 50 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
0.293 kg
Module location
Chassis based, any slot
Drawings
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Documents
Selection Guide General
1756-SG001
Product Profile General
--
Product Cutsheet General
--
Installation Instructions General
1756-IN604
1756-td003_-en-e Technical Data
1756-TD003
Type Resource Publication
General Selection Guide 1756-SG001
General Product Profile --
General Product Cutsheet --
General Installation Instructions 1756-IN604
Technical Data 1756-td003_-en-e 1756-TD003
Looking for more documentation?
Find curated technical documentation for this product in the Technical Documentation Center, or search our full Literature Library.
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Downloads
Available Downloads
  • Comms Bundle 1756-CNB(R)
  • EDS files for 1756-CNBR (multi)
  • EDS files for ControlLogix Family (multi)
See All Downloads
Certifications
ATEX China CCC Australian RCM IECEx Scheme UKCA DOC
  • ATEX
  • Safety
  • China CCC
  • Australian RCM
  • IECEx Scheme
  • CE
  • MOROCCO DOC
  • UKCA DOC

This product was certified with the above certifications as of 2025-09-10. 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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