{"product_id":"1785-enet-c-allen-bradley-plc-5-sidecar-ethernet-ip-communication-interface","title":"1785-ENET\/C Allen-Bradley PLC-5 Sidecar Ethernet\/IP Communication Interface","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 1785-ENET\/C is a high-performance Ethernet communication expansion module,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e commonly referred to as a \"sidecar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\" designed to upgrade PLC-5® controller systems with modern networking capabilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e By attaching directly to the side of a PLC-5 processor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this module provides a dedicated Ethernet\/IP port,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e allowing legacy hardware to bridge the gap to contemporary plant-floor networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This integration enables the processor to exchange data with HMI\/SCADA systems,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e remote programming workstations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and other PLC platforms over standard TCP\/IP protocols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 1785-ENET\/C is essential for facilities looking to modernize their data acquisition and monitoring without replacing the entire control infrastructure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It effectively transforms a standard PLC-5 into a networked node capable of peer-to-peer messaging and global data sharing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e extending the operational utility of the PLC-5 platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eNetwork Integration and Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe module functions by adding a logical channel to the controller architecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e designated as Channel 3A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Supports EtherNet\/IP for real-time data exchange and TCP\/IP for standard messaging and diagnostics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFlexible Addressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e IP addresses can be assigned manually via programming software (such as RSLogix 5) or dynamically using BOOTP\/DHCP utility tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eController Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Specifically engineered for use with ControlNet 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 PLC-5 processors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e including the enhanced series of controllers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDiagnostic Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Requires the configuration of a dedicated integer diagnostic file within the PLC logic to track communication health,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e packet loss,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and connection status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSoftware Synchronization:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Offline configuration requires precise channel mapping to ensure that the physical hardware is recognized immediately upon being brought online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 1785-ENET\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Ethernet\/IP Interface Sidecar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 10 Mbps Ethernet (AUI or RJ45 depending on transceiver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLogical Channel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Channel 3A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2A @ 5V DC (supplied via the processor connection)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMaximum Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Supports up to 16 simultaneous TCP\/IP sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRelative Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 13.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 x 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e9 kg (1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e98 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eOperational Reliability and Hardware Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 1785-ENET\/C is designed to thrive in industrial environments while maintaining high-speed data throughput.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eFirmware Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The host PLC-5 processor must be updated to a compatible firmware revision to recognize the sidecar hardware and the 3A communication channel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The module must be securely latched to the left side of the processor before power is applied to the chassis to prevent electrical arcing or data corruption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRuggedized Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Built with the same industrial tolerances as the 1771 I\/O system,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e providing resistance to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and vibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLegacy Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provides a cost-effective pathway to Industry 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e0 by enabling Ethernet connectivity on hardware that predates modern networking standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default 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