usbLink CN

USB to ControlNet Interface, Cable and Connectors

Use RSLinx version 2.51 or later
Use RSNetWorx for ControlNet to communicate with devices via RSLinx
USB 2.0 connector for connection to laptop or PC
RJ-45 connector for connection to NAP (network access port) of a ControlNet network enabled device

Use usbLink CN when you travel to sites with ControlNet as a quick and easy way to temporarily connect and configure networks and devices with a laptop
Use RSLinx to scan/browse a ControlNet network
Use RSNetWorx for configuring devices, configuring the network, read diagnostics and status, and troubleshooting
Use RSStudio (RSLogix) for PLC programming

The usbLink CN replaces the Allen Bradley 1784-U2CN
Softing is a Rockwell Technology Partner and the usbLink CN is an approved product in the Technology Partner Program

Load RSLinx software and the usbLink CN device driver if using RSLinx versions before v2.54. RSLinx v2.54 and later contains the necessary device driver
Use the rotary switches to set the module node address (1 - 99)
Insert USB end of the cable to laptop
Insert RJ-45 end of cable into a ControlNet enabled access port (NAP)
LEDs indicate USB status, module status, and ControlNet network status

usbLink CN
Electric Properties	Enclosure type rating	Meets IP30
	Supply voltage	5.25 volts DC
	Supply current	225 mA
	Isolation voltage	30 Volts continuous, basic insulation type
	Wiring category	Type tested at 500 V AC for 60 seconds, ControlNet to USB 2 - on communication port
	ControlNet current value	70 mA@ 24 volts
Operating temperature	IEC 60068-2-1 (Test Ad, Operating Cold) IEC 60068-2-2 (Test Bd, Operating Dry Heat) IEC 60068-2-14 (Test Nb, Operating Thermal Shock):	0....55 degrees C (32....131 degrees F)
Certifications		c-UL-us, CE, RCM KCC, CI (ControlNet International conformance tested to ControlNet specification)
USB LED	Green	cable configured, but no network traffic present
	Flashing green	network traffic is present
	Off	unable to transfer data
Module status LED	Green	cable is operating normally
	Off	no power to cable
	Flashing green	normal, operating, online, with no connection
	Red	cable has an unrecoverable fault and might need to be replaced
	Flashing red/green	the cable is performing a self test
	Flashing red	the cable has an unrecoverable fault
CNET LED	Off	not on a network
	Red	network interface fault
	Flashing red/green	invalid network configuration (for example, a MAC ID above UMAX)
	Flashing red	duplicate node detected, link fault, no MAC frames received
	Flashing green	temporary channel error, listen only
	Green	normal operation. MAC frame received without error.

Scope of Delivery
Hardware	SOFTING 1784-U2CN Interface module
Documentation	User Guide

Order Number
SOFTING 1784-U2CN	USB to RJ-45 Interface module, cable, connectors for connecting laptop to ControlNet enabled device