{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1794-aent-flex-i-o-ethernet-ip-communication-adapter-module","title":"Allen-Bradley 1794-AENT Flex I\/O EtherNet\/IP Communication Adapter Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1794-AENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a high-performance communication adapter for the Flex I\/O system, bridging remote field devices to a centralized EtherNet\/IP network. This module facilitates real-time data exchange between a controller and up to eight local I\/O modules. It functions as the critical link in distributed control architectures, allowing for flexible mounting near sensors and actuators to minimize field wiring costs. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and factory-original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring optimal network stability and hardware longevity for your control system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1794-AENT utilizes advanced networking circuitry to handle high-speed discrete and analog data across the industrial backplane.\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\u003eI\/O Module Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp to 8 Modules\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\u003e10\/100 Mbps (Auto-negotiation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Input Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.2V – 31.2V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexbus Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e450 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN Rail (Horizontal or Vertical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicator Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModule, Network, and I\/O LEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 Nm (7.0 lb-in)\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\u003e0.44 lbs (0.20 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\u003eDecentralized Network Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1794-AENT enables the placement of I\/O hardware directly at the machine site. This strategy eliminates long runs of expensive multi-conductor cables, replacing them with a single Ethernet drop to reduce signal degradation and installation labor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Data Throughput:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupporting 100 Mbps full-duplex communication, this adapter manages high-density I\/O traffic without bottlenecking the control loop. It ensures that the PLC receives input data and executes output commands with minimal jitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated status indicators provide immediate visual diagnostics. Maintenance teams can instantly identify module health, network connectivity status, and I\/O faults without connecting a laptop, significantly reducing Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Industrial Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe compact, rail-mounted design fits into shallow junction boxes and cramped enclosures. The module supports both horizontal and vertical DIN rail orientations, allowing engineers to maximize available cabinet space in retrofit 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\u003eDoes the 1794-AENT support Device Level Ring (DLR) topology?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 1794-AENT features a single Ethernet port and supports Star or Linear topologies. 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