FLEX I/O Communication Interfaces
Bulletin 1794 FLEX™ I/O Communication Adapter Modules enable the FLEX I/O modules to exchange data with an I/O scanner across a communication network. Communication adapters are available for EtherNet/IP™, ControlNet™, DeviceNet™, Universal Remote I/O, and other networks. A ControlNet adapter for extreme environments is also available. |
Features
- Interfaces FLEX™ I/O modules with a communication network
- Built-in power supply converts 24V DC to 5V DC for the backplane to power the FLEX I/O modules
- Supports up to eight I/O modules for up to 256 points
- FLEX-I/O XT™ extreme environment modules are rated for -20…70 °C (-4….185 °F) and are compatible with the ControlLogix-XT™ extreme environment system
- Conformal coated modules are available
Products
- 1794 FLEX I/O ControlNet™ Communication Adapter Modules
- 1794 FLEX I/O DeviceNet™ Communication Adapter Modules
- 1794 FLEX I/O EtherNet/IP™ Communication Adapter Modules
- 1794 FLEX I/O Universal Remote I/O Communication Adapter Modules
- 1794 FLEX I/O PROFIBUS DP Communication Adapter Modules
Certifications
- UL; UL Class I, Div 2; CE; CE / ATEX, CSA Class I, Div 2; C-Tick, Marine certification, SIL 2
Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.
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Our Extreme Environment (XT) system [PDF] includes control, communication, and distributed I/O products that extend the benefits of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture to applications with more demanding environmental conditions.