The Allen-Bradley 1788-CNC is an open-style, industrial communication daughtercard engineered to provide high-speed, deterministic networking interfaces for modular hardware platforms. Operating as a plug-in gateway component, this card interfaces directly into host processor platforms, such as FlexLogix and DriveLogix controllers, to bridge them onto a standard ControlNet industrial network. It features standard BNC coaxial media connections and delivers essential processing resources to handle distributed I/O control, scheduled data tag exchanges, and remote programming execution natively through the network. Architecturally configured to draw low-voltage logic power directly from its host chassis backplane, it offers a compact network deployment footprint without requiring separate enclosure power supplies.

❖ Operating Voltage: 5V DC (backplane powered)

❖ Draw Current: 450 mA max

❖ Power/Thermal: 2.25 W; 7.68 BTU/hr

❖ Connections: Up to 32 scheduled/unscheduled nodes

❖ Environment: 0–60 °C; 5–95% non-condensing; 5g vib/30g shock

Ø Material Handling: Integrates FlexLogix controllers with AS/RS systems and sortation networks.

Ø Remote I/O Control: Provides FlexLogix processors with the ability to monitor and control I/O modules located remotely on the ControlNet network.

Ø Multi-Vendor Integration: ControlNet's open standard enables integration with diverse automation equipment.