{"product_id":"1784-pcc-allen-bradley-controlnet-pcmcia-communication-card","title":"1784-PCC | Allen-Bradley | ControlNet PCMCIA Communication Card","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1784-PCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a specialized communication interface designed to bridge industrial laptops or portable computers with ControlLogix and other ControlNet-enabled systems. This PCMCIA Type II card enables engineers to perform high-speed uploads, downloads, and online monitoring of PLC programs directly via a 68-pin connector interface. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring optimal signal timing and hardware compatibility for mission-critical onsite troubleshooting and system commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\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\u003eCard Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCMCIA Type II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlNet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68-Pin Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e225 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlNet Network Access Port (NAP) via cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaptops with PC Card Slots\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\u003e0.22 lbs (0.10 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Network Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1784-PCC facilitates a direct, deterministic connection to ControlNet networks. Unlike generic serial adapters, this card manages the complex timing requirements of the ControlNet protocol, preventing time-out errors during massive data transfers or firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Power Logic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe card draws only 225 mA at 5V DC directly from the host laptop's PCMCIA bus. This efficient power management extends the battery life of field service laptops, allowing for longer diagnostic sessions in environments without immediate access to AC power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged 68-Pin Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe high-density 68-pin connector ensures a secure physical link between the card and the communication cable. This robust mechanical connection withstands the frequent insertion and removal cycles typical of field service work, maintaining electrical integrity over years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Studio 5000 Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard RSLinx drivers recognize the 1784-PCC immediately upon insertion. This plug-and-play capability allows engineers to establish communications with the controller in seconds, drastically reducing the setup time required for emergency onsite repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use the 1784-PCC with modern laptops that lack a PCMCIA slot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The 1784-PCC requires a native PCMCIA Type II (PC Card) slot. Most modern laptops utilize ExpressCard or USB-C ports. If your hardware lacks a legacy slot, you may require a specialized industrial computer or an active bridge, though native PCMCIA remains the most stable interface for this specific card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Since the manufacturer discontinued this model in 2009, is this a used part?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. We guarantee this 1784-PCC is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e. It arrives in its original factory packaging. This is critical for communication cards, as used units often suffer from bent pins or degraded capacitors that cause intermittent network drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the 1784-PCC require an external power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The card draws all necessary operating power directly from the laptop's internal bus. You only need to connect the appropriate ControlNet media cable (such as the 1784-PCC1 or PCC2) to interface with the network tap or the processor's access port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I ensure the card is recognized by RSLinx?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: You must select the \"1784-PCC\" driver type within the RSLinx \"Configure Drivers\" menu. 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