{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1786-rg6-high-purity-copper-network-cable","title":"Allen-Bradley 1786-RG6 High-Purity Copper Network Cable","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"product-overview\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong style=\"color: #2e86c1; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1786-RG6\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, industrial-grade coaxial trunk cable specifically designed for ControlNet™ communication networks. Built with a high-purity copper core and a specialized dielectric, this RG-6 type cable ensures low signal attenuation and high-speed data transmission across the plant floor. Its robust construction is engineered to maintain signal integrity in environments with high electromagnetic interference, providing the backbone for deterministic, time-critical control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"technical-configuration\"\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e ControlNet Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e86c1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1786-RG6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e RG-6 Coaxial Trunk Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-Purity Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quad-shielding for maximum EMI\/RFI protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically supplied in 304.8 meter (1000 ft) reels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"technical-specifications\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 kg per 304.8 m (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelocity of Propagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e83%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e6.86 mm (0.27 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e3.81 Ω \/ 1000 ft @ 20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacitance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"3\" style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #cccccc;\"\u003e67 pF\/m (nominal); UL CM-CL2 Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation-guide\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Signal Integrity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Trunk Cable Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1786-RG6 serves as the main trunk line for a ControlNet segment. It must be terminated at both ends with 75-ohm terminators to prevent signal reflections. Taps are used to connect individual nodes (controllers or I\/O) to this main line via flexible droplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. High Velocity of Propagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e With an 83% velocity of propagation, this cable ensures that data travels at a high percentage of the speed of light. This is critical for maintaining the deterministic \"Scheduled\" traffic timing required by Allen-Bradley ControlNet platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Environmental Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1786-RG6 is UL listed for indoor and outdoor applications. Its insulation and jacket materials are designed to resist industrial fluids and varying temperatures, ensuring a stable nominal capacitance of 67 pF\/m even in demanding routing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"engineering-advantages\"\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the official 1786-RG6 cable eliminates the variables associated with generic coaxial cabling. Because ControlNet operates at 5 Mbps, the impedance matching and shielding effectiveness provided by the quad-shielded copper core are vital. It minimizes the Bit Error Rate (BER) and prevents network jitter, which is essential for synchronized motion control and high-speed process safety systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"technical-faqs\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Can I use standard CATV RG-6 cable instead of 1786-RG6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1: While physically similar, 1786-RG6 is specifically tested for industrial noise immunity and precise electrical characteristics required by the ControlNet protocol. Generic cables may lead to intermittent communication faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: What is the maximum length of a segment using 1786-RG6?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA2: A single segment can reach up to 1000 meters (3280 ft) with two nodes. This distance decreases as more nodes (taps) are added, due to signal attenuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Does this cable require special connectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA3: Yes, it is designed for use with BNC-style connectors specifically rated for ControlNet trunk cables to maintain a secure, low-resistance connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050310893700,"sku":"1786-RG6","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1786-RG6.jpg?v=1776177416","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/az\/products\/allen-bradley-1786-rg6-high-purity-copper-network-cable","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}