{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1784-ktcx15-controlnet-communication-interface-card","title":"Allen-Bradley 1784-KTCX15 ControlNet Communication Interface Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1784-KTCX15\u003c\/strong\u003e is an open-style ControlNet communication card for legacy PC-based control systems. It connects desktop computers to 5 Mbit\/s ControlNet networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInterface Bus and Host Memory Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card inserts into a \u003cstrong\u003e16-bit ISA\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e32-bit EISA\u003c\/strong\u003e expansion slot on standard personal or industrial computers. It uses an internal dual-port interface that requires \u003cstrong\u003e16 KB of host memory address space\u003c\/strong\u003e for real-time buffer management. On-board DIP switches configure the base memory address and interrupt settings to prevent resource conflicts with host hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Connectors and Redundancy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork connections run through \u003cstrong\u003edual BNC connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling redundant trunk media links to maintain network operation if one cable fails. It also includes an \u003cstrong\u003eRJ-45 Network Access Port (NAP)\u003c\/strong\u003e for programming terminal connections. The card operates with software tools like RSLinx Classic and RSNetWorx to process scheduled and unscheduled ControlNet messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1784-KTCX15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePLC-5 Series Architecture \/ ControlNet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlNet Communication Interface Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Bus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16-bit ISA \/ 32-bit EISA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlNet (5 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x BNC (Redundant Media), 1x RJ-45 (NAP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 KB dual-port RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddress Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware DIP switches (Base Memory and Interrupts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 cards per host PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 V DC from host bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0...60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.43 kg (0.95 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What host expansion slot is required to install the 1784-KTCX15 card? A: The 1784-KTCX15 requires a standard 16-bit ISA or 32-bit EISA expansion slot on the host personal computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why does the 1784-KTCX15 card have two BNC connectors on the front bracket? A: The dual BNC ports support redundant ControlNet coaxial media channels, maintaining network communication if one trunk line suffers physical cable failure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182785683736,"sku":"1784-KTCX15","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/3483\/3688\/files\/1784-KTCX15_0cf26733-9394-4046-84c6-54a284babd80.png?v=1794194786","url":"https:\/\/www.innoplcsync.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1784-ktcx15-controlnet-communication-interface-card","provider":"InnoPLC Sync Co., Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}