The 2706-PENET1 module is an Ethernet TCP/IP module by Allen-Bradley. It is a communication module for the Allen-Bradley InView message displays. The communication modules are meant to connect InView message display series devices to the internal Allen-Bradley network. The modules are secure and they offer high-speed data transfers. The InView Message display is an industry-leading message display device used mostly in factories and commercial areas to send messages to a large group of users. The message to be displayed can be created on a PC which can be then connected to the display unt. The 2706-PENET1 Ethernet TCP/IP communication module is connected between the computer and the display unit. It helps in the flow of messages over the Allen-Bradley network. The communication module is connected to the TB1 terminal block of the InView device. The communication modules are powered through the serial cable.

The Allen-Bradley 2706-PENET1 Ethernet module communicates with the RS 232 port and the RS 485 port of the display unit over the Allen-Bradley network. The communication module is equipped with two DIP switches. The first switch or Switch 1 is used to configure the RS 485 echo enable, the communication rate settings, and the display size. The switch known as Switch 2 is used to set the serial address of the display. The 2706-PENET1 Ethernet module is equipped with PEM spacers. These spacers are attached to the internal mounting plate. The components of the communication module are manufactured using high quality materials and they have a long life. The module should be kept away from electrostatic discharge.