Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlNet Ex Media Technical manual

ControlNet Ex
Media
1797-series
Planning and Installation
Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface What’s in This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Abbreviations and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Common Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 1
Overview of the ControlNet Ex
Media System
What This Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Understand the ControlNet Ex Media System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Understand ControlNet Ex Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Trunk Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Cable Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Trunk Terminator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Tap Terminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Segments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Fiber Repeater Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Insulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
ControlNet Ex System Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Certified Equivalent ControlNet Ex System Components 1-10
UL, cUL I/O Entity Parameters and Requirements . . . . . 1-11
European Community Directive Compliance . . . . . . . . . 1-12
EMC Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Ex Directive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
What Is Next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Chapter 2
Plan a ControlNet Ex Media
System
What This Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Determine How Many Taps You Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Connect Programming Devices in Safe Areas . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Coax Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Fiber Media Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Determine Trunk Cable Section Lengths. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Determine Trunk Cable Section Length When
You Use a FLEX Ex Redundant ControlNet
Barrier Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Estimate Fiber Media Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Determine How Many Trunk Terminators You Need . . . . . 2-7
Determine What Type of Connectors You Need . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Use Redundant Media in a Hazardous Area . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Application Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Understand Conductor Categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
General Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Ferrite Beads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Required Ferrite Beads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Add Ferrite Beads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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Order Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
General Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Plan a Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Plan Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Order Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
What Is Next? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Chapter 3
Install a ControlNet Ex Media
System
What This Chapter Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Install the Trunk Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Wire External to Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Wire Inside Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Mount the Taps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Select Where to Mount the Taps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Mount the Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Install Fiber Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Installation in Zone 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Electrostatic Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Select a Fiber Repeater Hub Mounting Location . . . . . . 3-8
Mount the Fiber Repeater Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Connect the Fiber Repeater Hub to a ControlNet
Ex Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Install Cable Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Collect Your Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Strip the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Test for Electrical Shorts and Continuity Between the
Center Conductor and the Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Attach the Connectors to the Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Test for Electrical Shorts and Continuity Between the
Connector Body and Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Connect Cable Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Terminate Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Connect Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Install the 1797-BCNR Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Appendix A
Mounting Dimensions
What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Tap Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Universal Mounting Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

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Appendix B
Adjust the Cable Strip Tool
What This Appendix Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Calibrate the Cutting Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Reverse and Replace the Cutting Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Change the Memory Blade Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Appendix C
Protect Your System Against
Electrostatic Discharge
Index

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Preface
What’s in This Chapter
Use this manual to plan and install a ControlNet Ex media system.
This manual describes the required components of an intrinsically-safe
cable system and how to plan for and install these required
components.
This manual targets the configurion of a ControlNet Ex system.
However, since a ControlNet Ex system and a ControlNet system can
be linked, it may be necessary to introduce and refer to concepts on
the ControlNet side of the network.
Some configurations on a standard ControlNet system may not be
possible within a ControlNet Ex configuration. Many of the installation
methods and equipment for the ControlNet Ex system is the same as
those available for the ControlNet system. However, some differences
do exist. As you use this manual, note these differences.
The following tables describe where specific information is found in
this manual.
For See Chapter
Help understanding the ControlNet Ex Media System 1
Help planning a ControlNet Ex Media System 2
Installation of a ControlNet Ex Media System 3
For See Appendix
Mounting dimensions (taps, universal mounting
bracket, and repeater)
A
Adjusting the cable strip tool B
Protecting your system against electrostatic discharge C
ATTENTION You must have fundamental knowledge about
electronics and electrical codes to interpret and
apply the concepts in this manual.

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Abbreviations and Symbols
The following table explains abbreviations and symbols we use in this
manual.
Common Techniques
We use the following conventions throughout this manual:
•bulleted lists indicate information, not procedural steps
•numbered lists indicate sequential step
For More Information
For more information, refer to the following:
•Electronic Data Sheets:
http://www.ab.com/networks/eds/index.html
•RSNetWorx and RSLinx Software Demos and Tutorials
This Means
PVC cable polyvinyl chloride cable
FEP cable fluorinated ethylene propylene cable
PLC processor Allen-Bradley programmable logic controller
network continues (other nodes not shown)
TIP This symbol identifies helpful tips.

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What This Chapter Contains
Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the ControlNet Ex media
system. The following table describes what this chapter contains and
where to find specific information.
This system is an intrinsically-safe system specifically designed for use
in hazardous areas.
For Information On See Page
Understand the ControlNet Ex Media System 1-2
Understand ControlNet Ex Components 1-4
ControlNet Ex System Installation Requirements 1-9
TIP For information on installation requirements for
hazardous areas, refer to NFPA 70 (National Electrical
Code NEC), Article 500.
TIP This publication describes how to plan and install a
ControlNet Ex media system in a hazardous area.
Refer to the following publications for information
on how to plan and install a coax and fiber media
system in a non-hazardous environment:
•CNET-IN002, ControlNet Coax Media Planning
and Installation Manual
•CNET-IN001, ControlNet Fiber Media Planning
and Installation Manual
ATTENTION The ControlNet Ex media system cannot be used in a
safe environment after it has been exposed to signals
from a hazardous area.

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Understand the ControlNet
Ex Media System
The ControlNet Ex media system gives you the flexibility to design a
communication network for your particular application. To take full
advantage of this flexibility, spend sufficient time when you plan how
to install your network before you assemble any of the hardware.
For information on installing ControlNet media in a hazardous area,
refer to the ControlNet Coax Media Planning and Installation Manual,
publication CNET-IN002.
Use the following figures and term definitions to understand the
ControlNet Ex media system
Figure 1.1 ControlNet Coax to Fiber system for FLEX Ex
Term Means
Network •A collection of connected nodes
•A collection of nodes with unique addresses in the range of 1-99
•The connection paths between any pair of devices may include repeaters and bridges.
Segment •Trunk cable sections connected via taps with terminators at each end and with no
repeaters.
Trunk Cable •The bus or central part of a media system
Trunk Cable Section •A length of a cable between any two taps
Fiber Repeater Hub •Consists of a fiber repeater and fiber adapter
•The components reconstruct and retransmit all traffic on one fiber or coax segment
side to another coax or fiber segment side.
Tap •The connection between any device and the ControlNet Ex or ControlNet media
system
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Network
Coax Segment Coax Segment
Safe Area Hazardous Area
Trunk Cable
TT TTTTTTT
NN
NNN
N
HHN
Fiber Segment
Trunk Cable
Coax (1786) Fiber Hubs Ex (1797) Fiber Hubs
H
T

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You can also use the 1797-BCNR FLEX Ex Redundant ControlNet
Barrier Module to interconnect between ControlNet coax and
ControlNet Ex networks. This module provides an alternative to
installing ControlNet Ex fiber repeater hubs.
Figure 1.2 ControlNet Coax barrier system for FLEX Ex
Refer to Install the 1797-BCNR Module on page 3-28 for more
information.
Node •Any physical device connecting to the ControlNet Ex or ControlNet media system that
requires a network address to function on the network
•A network may contain a maximum of 99 nodes
•This address must be in the range of 1...99 and be unique to that network.
Trunk Terminator •A 75 Ωresistor mounted in a BNC plug
Tap Terminator •Terminates a tap drop-cable that has yet to be connected to a node with a “dummy”
node
Barrier •Barrier for coax cable provides isolation between safe and hazardous areas
Repeater •A device that connects two or more segments together
Term Means
N
D
B
41326
Network
Coax Segment
Trunk Cable
Coax Segment
Safe Area Hazardous Area
Trunk Cable
TT T
BTTTTT
NN
NNN
NN
1797-BCNR

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Understand ControlNet Ex
Components
The ControlNet Ex media system is comprised of these components:
•Nodes
•Taps1
•Trunk cable1
•Cable connectors1
•Terminators1
•Segments
•Fiber repeater hubs (option)1
•Tap terminator
•Network
•Insulators
•Coax barrier (option)1
1For information about purchasing these components see the Allen-Bradley ControlNet Media
Component List, publication AG-PA002.
Nodes
Nodes are defined as physical devices connected to the ControlNet Ex
media system that require a network address to function on the
network.
Taps
Taps connect each node on a network to the coax media system via
an integral 1 m (39.6 in.) drop cable.
40953
N
TT TT
NNN
40944
Drop Cable
1 m (39.6 in.)
TTTT
NNNN

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There are four styles of taps available with:
•T or Y placement of BNC connectors
•Straight or right-angle connector on the drop media
See page 2-2 for detailed information on taps.
Trunk Cable
The trunk cable is the bus, or central part of the ControlNet Ex
coax media system. The trunk cable may be composed of multiple
sections of cable. Quad-shield RG-6 type coax cable can be used to
construct trunk cable sections.
ATTENTION Use only intrinsically-safe taps in a ControlNet Ex
media system. Intrinsically-safe taps are marked
“ControlNet Ex Tap.”
ATTENTION You must use either of these types of ControlNet Ex
trunk cable:
•1797-RG6, Belden 3092A
•Belden 3092A blue quad-shield RG-6 type coax
cable
40955
T-tap Y-tap
40956
Straight Right-angle

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Cable Connectors
Use a cable connector (cat. no. 1786-BNC) to attach coax trunk cable
sections to the tap’s BNC connector.
Optional Connectors
Rockwell Automation also offers optional cable connectors for use in
your network configuration. See page 2-8 for available connectors.
Trunk Terminator
A 75 Ωterminator (cat. no. 1797-XT) must be installed on the tap at
each end of a segment.
ATTENTION Use only intrinsically-safe trunk terminators in a
ControlNet Ex media system. Intrinsically-safe trunk
terminators are marked “CNet Ex Trk Trm.”
40957
Trunk Cable
NNN
N
TTTT
40958
Trunk Cable
NNN
N
TTTT

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Tap Terminator
A tap terminator (cat. no. 1797-TCAP) is available to terminate unused
taps.
Segments
A segment is a collection of coax trunk cable sections, taps, and two
terminators.
The total allowable length of a segment depends upon the number of
taps in your segment and the coax cable type used.
See page 2-1 for detailed information.
Fiber Repeater Hubs
You can use fiber as the connector from your safe area to your
hazardous area. Use fiber repeaters to connect the coax cable to the
fiber. Fiber repeater hubs increase the number of taps, extend the total
length of your segment, or create a star configuration (go off in
multiple directions from one point). The number of fiber repeater
ATTENTION Use only intrinsically-safe tap terminators in a
ControlNet Ex media system. Intrinsically-safe tap
terminators are marked “CNet Tap Trm.”
T
N
Segment
Trunk Cable
1797-TCAP
NN
TT
T
40959
40959
Trunk Cable
Segment
TTTT
NN NN

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hubs and cable length total are limited depending on your network
topology. You can have a maximum of 5 repeaters in series.
When you insert a fiber repeater hub into your cable system, you
create a new segment. The same restrictions on the number of taps
and cable length apply to this new segment.
Network
A ControlNet network is the collection of connected segments, fiber
repeater hubs, and nodes.
Insulators
The ControlNet Ex media system must maintain isolation from ground.
Many of the connectors have metal parts. These parts must be
insulated from ground contact by 500V insulation material. Insulators
are provided with ControlNet Ex media system components that
require insulation. For example, the ControlNet Ex taps are supplied
with an insulator kit.
A large variety of BNC connectors are available for use with the
ControlNet Ex media system. As a result, insulators for all types of
connectors are not available. In these cases, wrapping the exposed
metal with 500V insulation electrical tape is acceptable.
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Coax Segment Coax Segment
Safe Area Hazardous Area
Fiber Segment
NN NN
NN
TTTT T
TTT
Trunk Cable HH
Coax (1786) Fiber Hubs Ex (1797) Fiber Hubs
ATTENTION Use only the intrinsically-safe 1797 version of the
fiber repeater hub in the hazardous area.

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Two insulator kits are available:
•Catalog number 1797-BOOT provides standard BNC trunk cable
insulators.
•Catalog number 1797-INS provides a variety of the preformed
boots and insulators used with the ControlNet Ex system
products.
ControlNet Ex System
Installation Requirements
You can connect a maximum of 48 ControlNet Ex taps with a total of
250m of coax cable when using fiber hub architecture. The maximum
distance increases to 1000m when you use only 2 taps.
Refer to Determine Trunk Cable Section Lengths on page 2-4 and see
the table below for more information.
Catalog
Number
Catalog Name Description
1797-RPA ControlNet Ex
Modular
Repeater Adapter
Represents one ControlNet Ex
node and must be connected to a
coax trunk cable by
1797-TPx
1797-RPFM ControlNet Ex
Fiber Repeater
Module, Medium
Distance
Allows connection of a maximum
of two devices per 1797-RPA and
is powered directly by 1797-RPA
1797-ACNR15 Redundant
Media
ControlNet Ex
Adapter
Represents one ControlNet Ex
node and must be connected to a
coax trunk cable by
1797-TPx -each one with two
redundant output channels that
are connected to different
ControlNet Ex networks (coax
cables and 1797-TPx)
1797-BCNR FLEX Ex
Redundant
ControlNet
Barrier Module
Galvanic isolation barrier for
signal between the non-intrinsic
ControlNet system an
intrinsically-safe ControlNet Ex
system.
1797-TCAP ControlNet Ex
Tap (Dummy)
Terminator
Represents one ControlNet Ex
node and is a simple capacitor
(56pF) with a coax connector
1797-TPx ControlNet Ex
Coax Tap
Four types of connections
available: S (straight T-tap), R
(right angle T-tap), YS (straight
Y-tap), and YR (right angle Y-tap) -
a maximum of 48 taps can be
connected by coax trunk cable
1797-XT ControlNet Ex
Trunk Terminator
Simple resistor (75 Ω) with coax
connector that must be on each
end of the ControlNet Ex coax
trunk for termination

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You can install fiber connecting the 1797-RPFM module with any
approved associated device throughout the safe location.
All cables and fiber media that are not light blue must be marked as IS
using the 1797-EXMK marking kit or other locally approved IS
identification or segregation method.
Certified Equivalent ControlNet Ex System Components
You may use these items as equivalents for system components.
1786-RG6 Quad-Shield,
RG-6 75ΩCoax
Trunk Cable
Maximum (functional) length
between two 1797-TPx is 3280ft
(1000m) - each 1797-TPx reduces
the (functional) coax cable length
by 16.3 m (53.4 ft)
1786-BNCP,
-BNCJ, BNCJI
Standard Coax
Trunk Cable BNC
Couplers
Standard cable couplers
1797-BOOT FLEX Ex Boot
Insulator Kit
Replacement insulators
ATTENTION You must isolate all metallic parts during the
installation of the ControlNet Ex system to prevent
an earth connection. Use dielectric-strength isolating
material. The isolating material must withstand
voltages > 500V ac.
Component Catalog Number Source
Coax Trunk Cable 1797-RG6 Rockwell Automation
3092IS1Belden Wire & Cable Co.
3092A with blue jacket Belden Wire & Cable Co.
1 Belden Wire & Cable 1189A may be used, but with functional loss of communication distance
or nodes.
Catalog
Number
Catalog Name Description

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UL, cUL I/O Entity Parameters and Requirements
The entity concept allows interconnection of intrinsically-safe
apparatus with associated apparatus not specifically examined in
combination as a system when the approved values of Voc and Isc or Vt
and Itof the associated apparatus are less than or equal to Vmax and
Imax of the intrinsically-safe apparatus and the approved values of Ca
and Laof the associated apparatus are greater than Ci+ Ccable and Li+
Lcable respectively for the intrinsically-safe apparatus.
Wiring methods must be in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, Article 504 and 505 or the Canadian Electric
Code CSA C22.1, Part 1, Appendix F. For additional information refer
to ANSI/ISA RP12.6.
TIP For more information on UL and cUL installation
requirements, refer to publication 1797-RM001, FLEX
Ex System Certification Reference Manual.
Terminals Vt(V) It(mA) Groups Ca(µF) La(µH)
Male Bus Connector 5.8 400 A-G 3.0 3.0
WARNING Substitution of components may impair the intrinsic
safety of this system.
AVERTISSEMENT: La substitution de composant peut
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If fiber optic cable is provided with a metal shield, it must be
connected to a dedicated intrinsic safety ground in the
intrinsically-safe location and isolated in the non-intrinsically-safe
location or be connected to a ground in the hazardous location and
isolated in the intrinsically-safe location.
The glass fiber must have a minimum diameter of 6µm.
European Community Directive Compliance
The ControlNet Ex System has the CE mark. It is approved for
installation within the European Community or EEA regions. It has
been designed and tested to meet the following directives.
EMC Directive
The ControlNet Ex System is tested to meet the Council Directive
89/336/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) by applying the
following standards, in whole or in part, documented in a technical
construction file:
•EN50081-2 — EMC - Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 -
Industrial Environment
•EN50082-2 — EMC - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 -
Industrial Environment
The ControlNet Ex System is intended for use in an industrial
environment.