{"product_id":"1756-en2t-allen-bradley-10-100-mbps-ethernet-communication","title":"1756-EN2T Allen-Bradley 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet Communication","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley 1756-EN2T\u003c\/span\u003e ControlLogix EtherNet\/IP Bridge Module\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  The module functions as a high-performance communication interface engineered to connect Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers to open, industrial EtherNet\/IP networks. Occupying a single chassis slot width and weighing approximately 0.35 kg, this versatile bridge adapter acts as a critical link for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) architectures, encapsulating standard CIP messages within TCP\/IP frameworks to manage up to 128 TCP\/IP and 256 Logix connections simultaneously across distributed I\/O, HMI, and SCADA systems.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333; width: 40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eProduct Model \/ Catalog No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e1756-EN2T\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eSystem Line Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eControlLogix Communication System\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eComponent Interface Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eEtherNet\/IP Bridge Communication Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eNetwork Transmission Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e10 \/ 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (Auto-Sensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eCapacity Metrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e128 TCP\/IP connections | 256 Logix connections | Max 8 axes integrated motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003ePacket Execution Limits\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eI\/O Processing: 10,000 p\/s | HMI\/MSG Processing: 3,200 p\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIntegrated Physical Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eOne (1) RJ45 Fast Ethernet Port | One (1) USB 1.1 Configuration Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eBackplane Power Usage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e1 A @ 5.1V DC nominal draw (1.2 A maximum continuous boundary)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003ePower \u0026amp; Thermal Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e5.1 to 6.2 Watts power dissipation | 17.4 to 21.28 BTU\/hour heat generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eChassis Space Occupancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e1-Slot width form factor (Can be placed in any available slot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eInsulation Safety Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e30 Volts continuous protection barrier threshold\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHardware Net Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003e0.35 kg \/ 0.77 lbs robust standalone card weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eSystem Compatibility Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; color: #555;\"\u003eChassis: 1756-A4, -A7, -A10, -A13, -A17 | Power Supplies: 1756-PA72, -PA75, -PB72, -PB75, -PC75, -PH75\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eQuick Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eVerify that the main chassis rack power supply is completely isolated before inserting or extracting interface hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAlign the upper and lower circuit board tracks of the 0.35 kg 1756-EN2T bridge card with any open slot inside the targeted ControlLogix chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003ePress the 0.35 kg module firmly into the rack until the structural interlocking top and bottom clips engage with the metal chassis frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eConnect a standard Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper line with an RJ45 connector into the front interface port, configure your local subnet boundaries, and close the terminal shroud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Why does the 1756-EN2T module require separate tracking for TCP\/IP and Logix connection counts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A1: TCP\/IP connections identify the physical network nodes (such as individual computers, HMIs, or third-party hardware controllers) interacting with the bridge. Logix connections represent the internal data paths used by controllers to stream real-time I\/O tags, produce\/consume data arrays, or communicate messaging parameters concurrently.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How does a modest 0.35 kg standalone mass cope with heavy communication traffic and thermal loading?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A2: A net mass of 0.35 kg highlights a solid-state layout using optimized communication processing chipsets. While running a full 10,000 p\/s I\/O packet execution rate, the card dissipates up to 6.2 Watts (21.28 BTU\/hour), relying on standard chassis convection pathways within its 0 to 60°C operating window.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Can this module participate in high-availability, fault-tolerant network topologies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  A3: Yes. The 1756-EN2T bridge includes native firmware support for Device Level Ring (DLR) layouts and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) structures. This allows the module to withstand an external network cable break without dropping active PLC connections or disrupting industrial process control loops.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51050297000068,"sku":"1756-EN2T","price":167.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/1756-EN2T-2.jpg?v=1782832154","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/pl\/products\/1756-en2t-allen-bradley-10-100-mbps-ethernet-communication","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}