{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1738-aent-armorpoint-i-o-ethernet-ip-network-adapter","title":"Allen-Bradley 1738-AENT ArmorPoint I\/O EtherNet\/IP Network Adapter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1738-AENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as the high-speed communication interface for ArmorPoint I\/O systems, linking on-machine modules directly to EtherNet\/IP networks. This adapter eliminates the need for protective electrical enclosures by providing a fully sealed, ruggedized connection point for distributed I\/O architectures. It facilitates real-time data exchange between the controller and field devices, supporting high-speed industrial protocols with minimal latency. We offer this unit in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econdition, ensuring peak network performance and structural integrity for your automated systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1738-AENT features the following technical parameters for on-machine deployment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9589%; height: 176.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\" style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmorPoint Network Adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 mA @ 24V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65, IP67, IP69K (Sealed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports up to 63 ArmorPoint modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 36.0912%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.4484%; height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10\/100 Mbps (Auto-negotiation)\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\u003cp\u003eThe 1738-AENT optimizes decentralized control strategies by solving harsh-environment connectivity issues:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElimination of Control Cabinets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe IP69K-rated sealing allows engineers to mount this adapter directly on the machinery. This drastically reduces wiring costs and simplifies the mechanical footprint of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilience Against High-Pressure Washdowns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe hardware survives the intense high-temperature, high-pressure cleaning cycles common in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. It prevents moisture ingress that typically causes short circuits in standard PLC components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Network Commissioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supports BootP\/DHCP for rapid IP address assignment. This feature speeds up initial setup and reduces the time required for device replacement during maintenance windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock and Vibration Mitigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard rack-mounted adapters, the 1738-AENT architecture absorbs the mechanical stress of machine-mounted environments, preventing intermittent communication drops in heavy-duty applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the IP69K rating for the 1738-AENT?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP69K rating confirms that the module withstands high-pressure (up to 1450 psi) and high-temperature (80°C) washdowns. 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