{"product_id":"1768-cnbr-allen-bradley-compactlogix-controlnet-bridge-module","title":"1768-CNBR | Allen Bradley CompactLogix ControlNet Bridge Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1768-CNBR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance communication interface for the CompactLogix™ platform. This module enables a 1768-L4x controller to bridge data between the local backplane and a ControlNet network. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the \"R\" suffix capability for redundant media support. It serves as a critical link for deterministic, repeatable data transfers in complex distributed I\/O architectures and multi-controller interlocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1768-CNBR integrates high-speed networking into the CompactLogix chassis with the following parameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlNet Bridge Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual BNC Connectors (Media Redundancy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompactLogix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 Mbps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1768 Series Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA and B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.56 lbs (0.26 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e612598307500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNSPSC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32151705\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Media Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe \"R\" designation signifies support for redundant ControlNet media. The dual BNC ports allow for a secondary cable path. If a cable break occurs, the module switches paths instantly without interrupting the control process, preventing costly system downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeterministic Data Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard Ethernet, the 1768-CNBR utilizes the ControlNet protocol to ensure time-critical I\/O data arrives at fixed intervals. This eliminates network collisions and \"jitter,\" providing the precision required for high-speed motion and synchronized machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined ControlNet Bridging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module acts as a transparent gateway, allowing your CompactLogix controller to communicate with remote 1794 FLEX™ I\/O or 1715 Redundant I\/O racks. It offloads communication tasks from the main CPU, maintaining high logic execution speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swappable Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe hardware supports Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP). Engineers can replace a module without shutting down the entire rack power, significantly reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) during maintenance cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged 1768 Chassis Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module slides directly into the high-speed 1768 bus. This dedicated bus structure provides higher bandwidth than standard 1769 backplanes, facilitating rapid data exchange between the bridge and the L43 or L45 processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 1768-CNBR require an external power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The module draws its operating power directly from the 1768 backplane. Ensure your system power supply (such as a 1768-PA3 or PB3) has sufficient capacity for the communication bridge and the controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module in a 1769-only CompactLogix system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 1768-CNBR specifically requires a 1768-L43 or 1768-L45 controller and a 1768 series chassis. It will not physically fit or function in a standard 1769-series CompactLogix rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a refurbished or used unit since the series is discontinued?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee this 1768-CNBR is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e. It remains in its factory-sealed Allen Bradley packaging with the verifiable UPC (612598307500) and quality control seals intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I set the network address for this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou set the ControlNet node address via the two rotary switches located on the side of the module. 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