The Allen-Bradley 2711P-RN15S is a ControlNet communication module. This is an optional adapter that is compatible for use with PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE operator terminals. Specifically, it may only be installed with PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE with display screens ranging from 7 inches to 15 inches or PanelView Plus 700-1500 as these operator terminals support additional modular communication.

These communication module specifically supports ControlNet protocol. It comes with Two (2) ControlNet communication ports, channels A and B with One (1) RJ45 Network Access Port (NAP) used for module configuration. This module is installed on top of the logic module.

To successfully configure and establish unscheduled ControlNet communication with the 2711P-RN15S, the configuration workstation and the PanelView terminal must have RSView Studio and RSView Machine Edition Runtime v3.10 or later for PanelView Plus 700-1500 and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500; RSView Studio and RSView Machine Edition Runtime v4.0 or later PanelView Plus 400 or 600 while the appropriate ControlNet module firmware is 2711P-RN15S, Series A, Rev A (firmware v2.07 or later) for PanelView View Plus and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500 and 2711P-RN15C, Series A, Rev A or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 400-600.

For ControlNet scheduled communication, the configuration workstation must have RSView Studio v3.20 or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500 and v4.0 or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 400-600. Appropriate RSView Machine Edition Runtime is v3.20.04.43 or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500 and v4.0 or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 400-600. RSNetworx for ControlNet is also needed with software version v5.11 or later for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500 and v6.0 or later for for PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 400-600. RSLogix 5000 is also needed with software version v13.0 or later PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 700-1500 and v15.0 or later PanelView Plus and PanelView Plus CE 400-600. The ControlNet firmware requirements remains the same.

The 2711P-RN15S is not compatible with FactoryTalk View ME version 3.20.04 or any earlier revision. All ControlNet modules with 3.07 firmware revisions should be upgraded to accommodate revisions 3.08 or later. Otherwise, the output can change to an uncertain state. The Allen-Bradley 2711P-RN15S is an open network that can control networks in real time for high-speed applications. This module uses Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) to combine I / O network functionality. Peer-to-peer networks in this module provide high-speed performance for both functions. This module gives you detailed transfers and repeats all the control data. This module can transfer important data in a short period of time. The Allen-Bradley 2711P-RN15S communicates with the controller in the form of I/O. Do not connect more than 1 ControlNet network to the 2711P-RN15S. This will make the connection problematic. And do not connect and disconnect the module when the power is applied because this can cause electrical explosions. The 2711P-RN15S weighs 3 pounds and has dimensions of 11 by 8 by 6 inches.