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usbLink CN

USB to ControlNet Interface, Cable and Connectors

  • usbLink CN replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN interface
  • USB 2.0 for laptop connection and RJ45 for ControlNet connection
  • Use with RSLinx and RSNetWorx to configure the network and field devices
usbLink CN | USB to ControlNet Interface, Cable, and Connectors

Overview

Connect Laptop to ControlNet Network

  • 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

Configuration on the Move

  • 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

Rockwell Technology Partner Product

  • 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

Easy Setup

  • 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

Technical Data

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.

Order Information

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