{"product_id":"1756-en2tsc-allen-bradley-controllogix-series-ethernet-ip-communication-module","title":"1756-EN2TSC Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Series EtherNet\/IP Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for secure industrial network communication in ControlLogix EtherNet\/IP systems, the \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1756-EN2TSC\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e1756EN2TSC\u003c\/strong\u003e EtherNet\/IP Communication Module) provides direct network interface execution for TCP\/IP data exchange and secure access functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Configuration Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1756-EN2TSC is a ControlLogix communication module equipped with a single EtherNet\/IP port and secure communication capability. The module provides Ethernet connectivity between ControlLogix controllers and industrial network devices while supporting TCP\/IP connection management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1756-EN2TSC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP Secure Communication Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlLogix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.24 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 x 14 x 14.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCP\/IP Connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 128 connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecure Communication \/ VPN Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControlLogix EtherNet\/IP Network Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1756-EN2TSC operates within the ControlLogix platform using EtherNet\/IP communication architecture. It provides deterministic industrial Ethernet connectivity between controllers, programming systems, and network-connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports EtherNet\/IP network communication with a 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet interface and manages up to 128 TCP\/IP connections. Network configuration parameters, IP addressing, and communication settings are defined through the ControlLogix engineering environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module follows Allen-Bradley industrial control architecture with firmware compatibility requirements between the communication module, ControlLogix controller, and connected network infrastructure. EtherNet\/IP deterministic network performance depends on proper switch configuration, network topology, and traffic management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Allen-Bradley 1756-EN2TSC ControlLogix EtherNet\/IP Secure Communication Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Factory installed communication interface assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Module identification label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Standard hardware package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChassis Mounting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the module in a compatible ControlLogix chassis slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify chassis power capacity before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm controller firmware and communication module revision compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEthernet Network Connection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse industrial-grade Ethernet cabling suitable for the application environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate Ethernet communication cables from high-voltage power wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain proper shield grounding practices to reduce electrical interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNetwork Configuration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure IP parameters according to the EtherNet\/IP network design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify TCP\/IP connection allocation before connecting multiple network devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck network diagnostics after commissioning to confirm communication status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main function of the 1756-EN2TSC module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module provides EtherNet\/IP communication capability for ControlLogix systems with secure communication and VPN bridge functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Ethernet ports does the module provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1756-EN2TSC is specified as a single-port EtherNet\/IP communication module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Ethernet communication speed is supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet communication according to the provided specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many TCP\/IP connections can the module support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports up to 128 TCP\/IP connections for network communication management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 1756-EN2TSC a ControlLogix processor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a communication interface module installed in a ControlLogix chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require ControlLogix backplane communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module communicates with ControlLogix controllers through the chassis backplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should be verified before firmware updates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirmware compatibility between the module, controller, and ControlLogix system configuration should be checked before updating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the module connect directly to industrial Ethernet networks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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