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Allen-Bradley 1756-DNB ControlLogix DeviceNet Scanner Module
The Allen-Bradley 1756-DNB is a ControlLogix DeviceNet scanner module designed to manage high-speed data exchange between controllers and distributed field devices.
Product Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1756-DNB functions as a high-performance DeviceNet scanner module within the ControlLogix platform. This module serves as a bridge, facilitating seamless data exchange between the central PLC and up to 63 field devices, such as actuators, sensors, and variable frequency drives. Because the unit offloads network traffic management from the controller, it optimizes overall system performance and reduces scan time. Furthermore, the 1756-DNB supports multiple messaging formats, including polled, strobed, and change-of-state communication, which allows engineers to tailor bandwidth usage for specific operational requirements. Since Rockwell Automation discontinued this module in 2016, it serves primarily as a critical replacement component for maintaining established industrial automation architectures.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: 1756-DNB
- Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
- Product Series: ControlLogix
- Module Type: DeviceNet Scanner
- Communication Rates: Selectable up to 500 kbps
- Network Capacity: Up to 63 nodes
- Backplane Current: 500 mA at 5V DC; 1.4 mA at 24V DC
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Mounting Type: ControlLogix Chassis Slot
- Weight: 0.9 kg
- Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 13.0 cm x 14.5 cm
- Country of Origin: USA
Operational Characteristics and System Integration
Technicians install the 1756-DNB directly into any available slot within a ControlLogix chassis to enable network connectivity. The module integrates with RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software, which simplifies configuration, device commissioning, and network troubleshooting. Moreover, the hardware provides extensive diagnostic feedback, allowing users to identify node failures, network interruptions, or configuration discrepancies in real time. Consequently, maintenance teams resolve issues rapidly, which minimizes costly downtime in complex manufacturing environments. Because the design emphasizes robust signal processing, the module maintains reliable communication even in electrically noisy settings. By deploying the 1756-DNB, facilities ensure the continued stability of their legacy automation networks while managing distributed I/O devices with precision.
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Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 2094-BM02-S |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 13 x 14.5 cm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +50 deg C (Standard Industrial Range) |
| Power Consumption | 650 VDC nominal input / 115 Ohm internal shunt resistor |
| Module Type | Servo Drive (Axis Module) |
| Product Range | ControlLogix / Kinetix 6000 |
| System Classification | PLC Motion Control |
| Continuous Current | 10.3 A (RMS), 14.6 A (Sine Peak) |
| Velocity Loop Bandwidth | 500 Hz |
| Current Loop Frequency | 1300 Hz |
| Efficiency Rating | 98% |
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Q: What are the backplane current and configuration limits when expanding axis modules on a single rail?A: The module must be inserted into an authorized Kinetix 6000 power rail, supporting up to seven axis modules alongside one master power module. The cumulative peak current draw must not exceed the structural rating of the shared copper backplane link.Q: Is this hardware compatible with live hot-swapping procedures?A: No. The shared 650 VDC bus lines pose arc-flash and component damage hazards. System DC bus voltage must be entirely drained and verified below safe thresholds before seating or unseating the module from the rail structure.Q: Can the internal 115 Ohm shunt resistor handle high-inertia braking loads?A: The internal shunt resistor is designed for short-duration thermal dissipation. High-inertia or cyclic deceleration applications require an external, isolated shunt module to prevent DC bus overvoltage faults.Field Installation Guidelines
- Enclosure Clearance & Thermal Profile: Maintain a minimum enclosure installation depth of 10.7 inches. Ensure unimpeded vertical ventilation spacing above and below the module chassis to prevent heat sink thermal saturation.
- Cable Separation Architecture: Physically isolate unshielded high-voltage power cables, including motor leads and shunt resistor lines, from low-level digital feedback encoder loops and communication wires to suppress cross-talk.
- Shielding and Ground Boundary: Terminate all motor cable shields at the designated grounding clamp on the power rail base. Maintain a low-impedance ground plane across the entire mounting subpanel.
- Overcurrent Protection: Install specified circuit breakers or high-speed semiconductor fuses upstream of the main power distribution block to guard the internal solid-state components against phase-to-phase short circuits.
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