Allen-Bradley DeviceNet 1756-DNB - Connect the Module to a Devicenet Network

Rockwell Automation Publication DNET-IN001B-EN-P - January 2012 17
Install a 1756 DeviceNet Communication Module Chapter 1
Connect the Module to a
DeviceNet Network
Use an open-style 5- or 10-position linear plug to connect to the DeviceNet
network. An open-style 10-position linear plug is provided with your module.
Wire the connector according to the following illustrations.
Attach the connector to the module’s DeviceNet port as shown below. Tighten
the screws on the connector as needed.
IMPORTANT
For detailed DeviceNet connection information, see the DeviceNet Media
Design and Installation Guide, publication DNET-UM072
.
Also see the Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
publication 1770-4.1
.
WARNING: If you connect or disconnect the DeviceNet connector with
power applied to this module or any device on the network, an electrical
arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in hazardous location
installations.
Be sure that power is removed or the area is nonhazardous before
proceeding.
Red Dot
Black Dot
Blue Dot
White Dot
10-position Plug 5-position Plug
D
D
D
D
D
Linear Plug
10-position
Drop Line or
DeviceNet
Trunk Cable
Red
White
Bare
Blue
Black
10-position Linear Plug
DeviceNet Port
DeviceNet Drop Line
or Trunk Connector
USB Port