Installation Instructions

FLEX I/O ControlNet Adapter Modules ATTENTION Environment and Enclosure

Cat. No. 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACN15K, 1794-ACNR15, This equipment is intended for use in a Pollution Degree 2 industrial
environment, in overvoltage Category II applications (as defined in
1794-ACNR15XT, Series D IEC 60664-1), at altitudes up to 2000 m (6562 ft) without derating.
This equipment is considered Group 1, Class A industrial equipment
(1794-ACN15K and 1794-ACNR15XT are conformally coated to meet noxious gas according to IEC/CISPR 11. Without appropriate precautions, there
requirements of ISA/ANSI-71.040 1985 Class G3 Environment.) may be difficulties with electromagnetic compatibility in residential
and other environments due to conducted and radiated
Important User Information disturbances.
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of This equipment is supplied as open-type equipment. It must be
electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and mounted within an enclosure that is suitably designed for those
specific environmental conditions that will be present and
Maintenance of Solid State Controls (Publication SGI-1.1 available from your local
appropriately designed to prevent personal injury resulting from
Rockwell Automation sales office or online at http://literature.rockwellautomation.com) accessibility to live parts. The enclosure must have suitable
describes some important differences between solid state equipment and hard-wired flame-retardant properties to prevent or minimize the spread of
electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the wide flame, complying with a flame spread rating of 5VA, V2, V1, V0 (or
variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equivalent) if non-metallic. The interior of the enclosure must be
equipment must satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is accessible only by the use of a tool. Subsequent sections of this
acceptable. publication may contain additional information regarding specific
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or enclosure type ratings that are required to comply with certain
consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment. product safety certifications.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes.
Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular In addition to this publication, see:
installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual • Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
use based on the examples and diagrams. Rockwell Automation publication 1770-4.1, for additional
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of installation requirements.
information, circuits, equipment, or software described in this manual. • NEMA Standard 250 and IEC 60529, as applicable, for
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written explanations of the degrees of protection provided by
permission of Rockwell Automation, Inc. is prohibited. different types of enclosure.
Throughout this manual we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
WARNING Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can
cause an explosion in a hazardous environment, which may lead to
personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss. If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, or
WARNING
connect or disconnect the ControlNet cable (BNC or NAP) with
power applied to the module or any device on the network, an
IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous
understanding of the product. location installations.
ATTENTION Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic proceeding.
loss. Attentions help you to identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and
recognize the consequences.
WARNING If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field side power is on,
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
SHOCK HAZARD hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or
motor, to alert people that dangerous voltage may be present.
the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

BURN HAZARD Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or WARNING The Network Access Port (NAP) is intended for temporary local
motor, to alert people that surfaces may reach dangerous programming purposes only and not intended for permanent
temperatures. connection. If you connect or disconnect the NAP cable with power
applied to this module or any device on the network, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.

ATTENTION FLEX I/O is grounded through the DIN rail to chassis ground. Use
zinc plated yellow-chromate steel DIN rail to assure proper
grounding. The use of other DIN rail materials (for example,
aluminum or plastic) that can corrode, oxidize, or are poor
conductors, can result in improper or intermittent grounding. Secure
DIN rail to mounting surface approximately every 200 mm (7.8 in.)
and use end-anchors appropriately.

ATTENTION Personnel responsible for the application of safety-related

programmable electronic systems (PES) shall be aware of the safety
requirements in the application of the system and shall be trained
in using the system.

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The following information applies when Informations sur l’utilisation de cet équipement en
ATTENTION Do not remove or replace an adapter module while power is operating this equipment in hazardous environnements dangereux :
applied. Interruption of the backplane can result in unintentional locations:
operation or machine motion. Products marked “CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D” are Les produits marqués "CL I, DIV 2, GP A, B, C, D" ne
suitable for use in Class I Division 2 Groups A, B, C, conviennent qu’à une utilisation en environnements de
D, Hazardous Locations and nonhazardous locations Classe I Division 2 Groupes A, B, C, D dangereux et non
only. Each product is supplied with markings on the dangereux. Chaque produit est livré avec des marquages
rating nameplate indicating the hazardous location sur sa plaque d’identification qui indiquent le code de
temperature code. When combining products within température pour les environnements dangereux. Lorsque
a system, the most adverse temperature code plusieurs produits sont combinés dans un système, le code
ATTENTION To reduce susceptibility to noise, power communications adapter (lowest “T” number) may be used to help determine de température le plus défavorable (code de température
the overall temperature code of the system. le plus faible) peut être utilisé pour déterminer le code de
modules and I/O modules from separate power supplies. Combinations of equipment in your system are température global du système. Les combinaisons
subject to investigation by the local Authority Having d’équipements dans le système sont sujettes à inspection
Jurisdiction at the time of installation. par les autorités locales qualifiées au moment de
l’installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD RISQUE D’EXPLOSION
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
• Do not disconnect equipment • Couper le courant ou s’assurer
unless power has been que l’environnement est classé
ATTENTION To comply with the CE Low Voltage Directive (LVD), this equipment removed or the area is known non dangereux avant de
must be powered from a source compliant with the following: to be nonhazardous. débrancher l'équipement.
• Do not disconnect • Couper le courant ou s'assurer
Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protected Extra Low Voltage connections to this que l’environnement est classé
equipment unless power has non dangereux avant de
(PELV). been removed or the area is débrancher les connecteurs. Fixer
known to be nonhazardous. tous les connecteurs externes
Secure any external reliés à cet équipement à l'aide
connections that mate to this de vis, loquets coulissants,
equipment by using screws, connecteurs filetés ou autres
Prevent Electrostatic Discharge sliding latches, threaded moyens fournis avec ce produit.
ATTENTION connectors, or other means • La substitution de composants
provided with this product. peut rendre cet équipement
This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can • Substitution of components inadapté à une utilisation en
may impair suitability for environnement de Classe I,
cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow these Class I, Division 2. Division 2.
guidelines when you handle this equipment: • If this product contains • S’assurer que l’environnement
batteries, they must only be est classé non dangereux avant
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static. changed in an area known to de changer les piles.
be nonhazardous.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
ControlNet Adapter, 1794-ACN15, 1794-ACN15K, 1794-ACNR15,
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment. 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging
when not in use.
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WARNING For Class I Division 2 applications, use only Class I Division 2 listed
or recognized accessories and modules approved for used within the
1794 platform.

European Hazardous Location Approval 7

The following adapters are European Zone 2 approved: 1794-ACN15, 3A
6
1794-ACN15K, 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D.

The following applies when the product bears the Ex Marking 3B 5

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This equipment is intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined 4
by European Union Directive 94/9/EC and has been found to comply with the
Essential Health and Safety Requirements relating to the design and construction of
Category 3 equipment intended for use in Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres, Component Identification
given in Annex II to this Directive. 1 ControlNet Node selection dial 5 ControlNet programming terminal
Compliance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements has been assured by network access port (NAP)
compliance with EN 60079-15 and EN 60079-0.
2 Indicators 6 +24V DC connections

Observe the following additional Zone 2 certification requirements: 3A ControlNet network cable BNC connector 7 24V common connections
WARNING
A
• This equipment is not resistant to sunlight or other sources
of UV radiation. 3B ControlNet network cable BNC connector 8 FlexBus connector
• This equipment must be installed in an enclosure providing B (1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT only)
at least IP54 protection when applied in Zone 2 4 Module locking tab
environments.
• This equipment shall be used within its specified ratings
defined by Rockwell Automation. 1794-ACN15(K), 1794-ACNR15(XT) Series D, Firmware Revision 10.2, of the
• Provision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from FLEX I/O ControlNet Single and Redundant adapters function as drop-in
being exceeded by transient disturbances of more than 40% replacements for the series C adapters and continue to support 32-bit modules and
when applied in Zone 2 environments. numerical display of the firmware revision in RSNetWorx for ControlNet
• Secure any external connections that mate to this equipment (Revision 3.21 or later).
by using screws, sliding latches, threaded connectors, or
other means provided with this product.
• Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been
removed or the area is known to be nonhazardous.

North American Hazardous Location Approval

The following adapters are North American Hazardous Location approved:
1794-ACN15, 1794-ACN15K, 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT, Series D

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Install Your ControlNet 2. Disconnect the BNC connector(s) from the front of the adapter.

WARNING If you connect or disconnect the communications cable with power applied to
A this module or any device on the network, an electrical arc can occur. This could
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cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
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3. Open the module latching mechanism and remove the module from the
base unit to which the adapter will be attached.
4. Push the FlexBus connector toward the right side of the terminal base to
unplug the backplane connection.
C
WARNING If you insert or remove the module while backplane power is on, an electrical arc
can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location installations.
45086 Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.

ATTENTION
During mounting of all devices, be sure that all debris (for example,
metal chips, wire strands) is kept from falling into the module. Debris 5. Release the locking tab and remove the adapter module.
that falls into the module could cause damage on power up.
Before installing the new adapter, notice the notch on the right rear of the
adapter. This notch accepts the hook on the terminal base unit. The notch
is open at the bottom. The hook and adjacent connection point keep the
Mounting Dimensions terminal base and the adapter tight together, reducing the possibility of a
break in communication over the backplane.
The module has the following mounting dimensions.

Millimeters
94 (inches)
(3.7)

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80.4
(3.16) 6. Complete the adapter mounting as shown below.
87.4 Push down and in at the same time to lock the adapter to the DIN rail.
(3.44) If the adapter does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or similar device to
1794-ACNR15 move the locking tab down while pressing the adapter flush onto the DIN
shown
10.7 rail, and release the locking tab to lock the adapter module in place. If
(0.42) necessary, push up on the locking tab to lock.

11.44 29.48 15
(0.45) (1.16) (0.59)
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87.4 x 94 x 92 mm
(3.44 x 3.7 x 3.6 in.)

Mount on a DIN Rail

1. Position the ControlNet adapter module (A) on an IEC standard (35 x 7.5
x 1 mm) top-hat DIN rail, Allen-Bradley part number 199-DR1; 46277-3;
EN50022 (B), at a slight angle.
2. Hook the lip on the rear of the adapter onto the top of the DIN rail, and
C 45087
rotate the adapter module onto the rail.
3. Press the adapter module down onto the DIN rail until flush. Locking tab
When the adapter is locked onto the DIN rail, gently push the FlexBus
C snaps the adapter into position and locks it onto the DIN rail.
connector into the adapter to complete the backplane
4. If the adapter module does not lock in place, use a screwdriver or similar
7. Reinstall the module in the adjacent terminal base unit.
device to move the locking tab down while pressing the adapter module
flush onto the DIN rail, and release the locking tab to lock the adapter
module in place. If necessary, push up on the locking tab to lock.
5. Connect the adapter wiring as shown in the section, Connecting Wiring.

Mount on a Panel or Wall

If mounting this adapter to a panel or wall, refer to publication 1794-2.13, Panel
Mounting Kit, Cat. No. 1794-NM1.

Mount or Replace the Adapter on an Existing System

1. Disconnect any wiring jumpered to the adjacent terminal base.

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Connecting Wiring Indicators

The module has LED indicators to specify its status and aid the user in
troubleshooting.
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Comm A Status

Comm B

A B
D F
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45088

1. Connect the ControlNet network cable to connector, terminal A.

2. For 1794-ACNR15, 1794-ACNR15XT only: Connect the redundant LED Indicators
ControlNet network cable to connector B.
LED Indications Probable Cause

If you connect or disconnect the ControlNet cable with power applied Comm A and Comm B Simultaneously
WARNING
to this module or any device on the network, an electrical arc can
ocur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous installations. Be Off No power, or reset
sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before Red Adapter inoperative
proceeding.
Red/Green – flashing alternately Adapter self-test

WARNING If you connect or disconnect wiring while the field side power is on, Red/Off – flashing alternately Bad node configuration (duplicate address)
an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in
hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or Comm A or Comm B (individually)
the area is nonhazardous before proceeding.
Off Channel disabled

Green Channel operational

ATTENTION • When connecting wiring, torque terminal screws C, D, E and F Flashing green/Off Temporary network errors
to 0.8 Nm (7 lb-in).
• Power wiring must be less than 10 meters (32.8 ft) in length. Flashing red/Off Cable fault, broken cable, redundancy warning
• Do not wire more than 2 conductors on any single terminal. Flashing red/green Bad network configuration

Status Indicator
3. Connect +V DC power to the left side of the lower connector, terminal D.
4. Connect -V common to the left side of the upper connector, terminal C. Off No power

5. Connections E and F are used to pass +V DC power (F) and -V common Flashing green/off On-line but not connected
(E) to the next module in the series (if required).
Green On-line, link OK, connected
6. Set the network address using the selection dials G. Valid settings range
from 01…99. Flashing red I/O module removed, wrong I/O module inserted,
FLASH program update in progress
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Attribute Value
I/O capacity 8 modules
Supply voltage Input: 19.2…31.2V DC, 400 mA
Output: 5V DC, 640 mA
Inrush current 14 A for 2 ms
Communication rate 5 Mbps
Indicators I/O Status – red/green
Comm A – red/green
Comm B – red/green
Isolation voltage 50V (continuous), Basic Insulation Type
Type tested @ 860 V AC for 60 s, power to system,
power to ControlNet, and ControlNet to system
No isolation between ControlNet channels
Power dissipation, max 3.4 W @ 19.2V DC
Terminal screw torque 0.8 Nm (7 lb-in.)

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General Certifications (when product is marked)(1)

Wire size Power connections: Ex European Union 94/9/EC ATEX Directive, compliant with:
Single wire connection: 0.33... 2.5 mm2 (22...12 EN 60079-15; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres, Protection "n"
AWG) solid or stranded copper wire rated at 75 °C EN 60079-0; General Requirements
(167 °F ) or greater 1.2 mm (3/64 in.) insulation max II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 X
TÜV TÜV Certified for Functional Safety:
Double wire connection: 0.33... 1.3 mm2 (22...16 Capable of SIL 2
AWG) solid or stranded (not intermixed) copper wire
CI ControlNet Int'l conformance tested to ControlNet specifications
rated at 75 °C (167 °F ) or greater 1.2 mm (3/64 in.)
insulation max (1) See the Product Certification link at http://www.ab.com for Declaration of Conformity, Certificates,
Wiring Category(1) 3 – on power ports and other certification details.
2 – on communications ports
North American temp code T4A
IEC temp code T4
Enclosure Type Rating None (open-style)
ControlNet Cable Belden RG-6/U
Weight 220 g (7.76 oz)
Dimensions 87.4 x 94 x 92 mm
HxWxD (3.44 x 3.7 x 3.6 in.)
(1) Use this Conductor Category information for planning conductor routing. Refer to Industrial Automation
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication 1770-4.1.

Environmental

Attribute Value
Temperature, IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold),
operating IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock):
-25…55 °C (-13…131 °F)
-25 …70 °C (-13…158 °F) – 1794-ACNR15XT
Temperature, 55 °C (131 °F)
surrounding air, max 70 °C (158 °F) – 1794-ACNR15XT
Temperature, IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ab, Un-packaged Non-operating Cold),
nonoperating IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bb, Un-packaged Non-operating Dry Heat),
IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Na, Un-packaged Non-operating Thermal
Shock):
-40…85 °C (-40…185 °F)
Relative humidity IEC 60068-2-30 (Test Db, Unpackaged Damp Heat):
5 …95% non-condensing
Vibration IEC60068-2-6 (Test Fc, Operating):
5 g @ 10…500 Hz
Shock, operating IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
30 g
Shock, nonoperating IEC 60068-2-27 (Test Ea, Unpackaged Shock):
50 g
Emissions CISPR 11:
Group 1, Class A
ESD immunity IEC 61000-4-2:
6 kV contact discharges
8 kV air discharges
Radiated RF IEC 61000-4-3:
immunity 10V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 80…2000 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM at 900 MHz
10V/m with 200 Hz 50% Pulse 100% AM at 1890 MHz
3V/m with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 2000…2700 MHz
EFT/B immunity IEC 61000-4-4:
±2 kV at 5 kHz on power ports
±2 kV at 5 kHz on communications ports
Surge transient IEC 61000-4-5:
immunity ±2 kV line-earth(CM) on communications ports
Conducted RF IEC 61000-4-6:
immunity 10V rms with 1 kHz sine-wave 80% AM from 150 kHz…80 MHz

Certifications (when product is marked)(1)

Attribute Value
c-UL-us UL Listed Industrial Control Equipment, certified for US and Canada.
See UL File E65584.

UL Listed for Class I, Division 2 Group A,B,C,D Hazardous Locations,

certified for U.S. and Canada. See UL File E194810.
CE European Union 2004/108/EC EMC Directive, compliant with:
EN 61326-1; Meas./Control/Lab., Industrial Requirements
EN 61000-6-2; Industrial Immunity
EN 61000-6-4; Industrial Emissions
EN 61131-2; Programmable Controllers (Clause 8, Zone A & B)
C-Tick Australian Radiocommunications Act, compliant with:
AS/NZS CISPR 11; Industrial Emissions

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