{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1784-pcic-controlnet-pci-communication-card","title":"Allen-Bradley 1784-PCIC ControlNet PCI Communication Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1784-PCIC\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e1784-PCIC\u003c\/strong\u003e ControlNet PCI Communication Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for deterministic network interface bridging and peer-to-peer data interchange within ControlNet communication systems. Installed into a standard PCI host slot, the card enables industrial computers,SoftLogix controllers, and workstation platforms to send VNet messages, program PLC-5 processors, and execute real-time I\/O control over coaxial ControlNet media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\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-PCIC\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\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.40 lbs (0.18 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard PCI Half-Length Expansion Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 VDC at 700 mA (3.5 W via PCI bus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal PCI Bus (32-bit, 3.3V \/ 5V signaling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlNet (VNet messaging, PLC-5 messaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual BNC Coaxial Connectors (Channel A \/ B redundant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 Mbps deterministic token-passing bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1784 Communication Interface Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus \u0026amp; Deterministic Network Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1784-PCIC interfaces directly with the host computer's local PCI expansion bus, exchanging control packets with lower CPU overhead during cyclical I\/O updates. Operating as an active node on the 5 Mbps ControlNet token ring, the card manages Scheduled and Unscheduled messaging tasks without interrupting host application execution. Built-in onboard memory and physical layer controllers preserve firmware flash compatibility and maintain stable backplane bus communication velocity across control workstation reboots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the primary power requirements provided to the 1784-PCIC card?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module draws power directly from the host motherboard PCI slot, requiring 5 VDC at 700 mA maximum current load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the 1784-PCIC card support dual redundant ControlNet coaxial media connections?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the card features two front-panel BNC connectors (Channel A and Channel B) designed for automatic medium redundancy on dual-cable ControlNet physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power down the host industrial computer and disconnect main power supply leads prior to opening the chassis enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESD Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attach an anti-static wrist strap connected to chassis ground before handling the 1784-PCIC circuit board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCI Slot Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seat the card firmly into an available 32-bit PCI expansion slot on the motherboard and secure the mounting bracket screw to ensure frame grounding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoaxial Cabling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect RG-6 quad-shield coaxial ControlNet taps to the BNC jacks on the card bracket, observing strict network topology segment length limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install RSLinx Classic or FactoryTalk drivers to assign the target node address and initialize network token pass communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52734374805784,"sku":"1784-PCIC","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/3483\/3688\/files\/1784-PCIC2_Cocoai_84a6b704-c2f8-483a-b175-8a5356854aa2.jpg?v=1789870812","url":"https:\/\/www.innoplcsync.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1784-pcic-controlnet-pci-communication-card","provider":"InnoPLC Sync Co., Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}