{"product_id":"honeywell-controlnet-modular-repeater-adapter-24vdc-tc-rpa002","title":"Honeywell ControlNet Modular Repeater Adapter 24VDC | TC-RPA002","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-RPA002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a modular communication adapter designed to extend and manage ControlNet network segments within the Honeywell Experion PKS and legacy PLC architectures. This unit acts as the foundational interface for modular repeaters, providing the necessary backplane power and signal routing to support up to four expansion modules. By facilitating a deterministic 5 Mbits\/s data rate, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-RPA002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures that time-critical process data is transmitted reliably across extended distances or complex network topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-RPA002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003e: Modular Repeater Base Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e: ControlNet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transmission Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 Mbits\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Supports up to 4 Repeater Modules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 VDC (Nominal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.7 Amps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard I\/O Rack \/ Chassis Mount\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Mass\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.18 kg (approx. 0.40 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/strong\u003e: Discontinued by Manufacturer (Legacy Support)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNetwork Scalability and Media Conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-RPA002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an essential component for facilities requiring diverse network media or long-distance connectivity. While the adapter provides the 24VDC logic power and signal timing, it allows engineers to mix and match repeater modules (such as fiber optic or coaxial units) depending on the field requirements. This modularity is particularly useful for bridging communication between different plant buildings where copper-based ControlNet limits are exceeded, or where galvanic isolation is required through fiber optic media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this adapter be used to increase the number of nodes on a ControlNet segment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTC-RPA002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eextends the physical length and media options of the network, but the total number of logical nodes remains governed by the ControlNet protocol and the master controller's capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it require a separate power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module draws its 0.7 Amp current from the 24 VDC rack power supply. Ensure the chassis power budget accounts for this load, especially when fully populated with four repeater modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honeywell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52454418972981,"sku":"TC-RPA002","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/TC-RPA002.png?v=1773891966","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/honeywell-controlnet-modular-repeater-adapter-24vdc-tc-rpa002","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}