The Allen-Bradley 2707-DNC is a hand-held configuration device that aids in the installment and setup of individual devices within a DeviceNet network. The 2707-DNC has a message display feature that can accommodate a two-line memo along with a neat yellow-green, LED-backlit LCD with a 16-character display size. The size of the display is compact for urgent messaging needs, it measures roughly 0.58 x 2.35 inches. The 2707-DNC has a memory of 62K which is efficient for the compact size of this part. The 2707-DNC operates on a current of roughly 24 Volts DC. The 2707-DNC utilizes an ASCII input and it possesses RS-232 communication ports. Since the function of the configurator does not require an enclosure, it is not included with the device.

The 2707-DNC is an indispensable feature of DeviceNet systems. These networks are often configured with the aid of personal computers that are running a configuration program and the DeviceNet Interface, but the 2707-DNC offers a faster, more efficient alternative to this method. These devices ensure a faster transfer of information and a more systematic flow of menus and commands. The 2707-DNC not only minimizes the chances of human error but also speeds up the data flow of a system. The keypad can be linked to the configurator to respond and detail information when needed. It is the presence of the configurator that ensures quick communications between all the devices and rapid data sharing within a network. The 2707-DNC is the brain behind the links existing inside the operations of a DeviceNet system.