Rockwell Automation 1786-BNC2TNC User Manual

Installation Instructions

ControlNet Coax BNC2TNC Adapter

Catalog Number 1786-BNC2TNC

What’s in This Document

Use this document as a guide when you install a ControlNet™ BNC2TNC Adapter.

Topic: Page:

Important User Information 2

European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance 3

Verify Your Package Contents 4

Why Use the 1786-BNC2TNC Coax Adapter 4

Select a Location to Install the Adapter 5

Install the Connector 6

Rockwell Automation Support 8

Specifications 9

Certifications 9

IMPORTANT

For information on how to plan and install your
ControlNet cable system, see the ControlNet Coax
Media System Planning and Installation Manual,
publication 1786-6.2.1 and the ControlNet Ex Media
Planning and Installation Manual, 1797-6.2.1.

Publication 1786-IN002A-US-P - May 2000

2 ControlNet Coax BNC2TNC Adapter

ATTENTION

!

Important User Information

Because of the variety of uses for the products described in this publication, those
responsible for the application and use of this control equipment must satisfy
themselves that all necessary steps have been taken to assure that each application
and use meets all performance and safety requirements, including and applicable
laws, regulations codes and standards.

The illustrations, charts, sample programs and layout examples shown in this guide
are intended solely for purposes of example. Since there are many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation does
not assume responsibility or liability (to include intellectual property liability) for
actual use based upon the examples shown in this publication.

Allen-Bradley publication SGI-1.1, Safety Guidelines for the Application,
Installation, and Maintenance of Solid State Control (available from your local
Allen-Bradley office), describes some important differences between solid-state
equipment and electromechanical devices that should be taken into consideration
when applying products such as those described in this publication.

Reproduction of the contents of this copyrighted publication, in whole or in part,
without written permission of Allen-Bradley Company, Inc. is prohibited.

Throughout this document we use notes to make you aware of safety
considerations:

Attention statements help you to:

• identify a hazard

• avoid a hazard

• recognize the consequences

IMPORTANT

Identifies information that is critical for successful
application and understanding of the product.

Publication 1786-IN002A-US-P - May 2000

Identifies information about practices or
circumstances that can lead to personal injury or
death, property damage or economic loss.

ControlNet Coax BNC2TNC Adapter 3

European Communities (EC) Directive Compliance

If this product has the CE mark it is approved for installation within the European
Union and EEA regions. It has been designed and tested to meet the following
directives.

EMC Directive

This product is tested to meet the Council Directive 89/336/EC Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) by applying the following standards, in whole or in part,
documented in a technical construction file:

• EN 50081-2 EMC — Generic Emission Standard, Part 2 — Industrial

Environment

• EN 5001082-2 EMC — Generic Immunity Standard, Part 2 — Industrial

Environment

This product is intended for use in an industrial environment.

Low Voltage Directive

This product is tested to meet Council Directive 73/23/EEC Low Voltage, by
applying the safety requirements of EN 61131-2 Programmable Controllers, Part 2 ­Equipment Requirements and Tests.

For specific information required by EN 61131-2, see the appropriate section in the
following Allen-Bradley publications:

• Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, publication

1770-4.1

• Automation Systems Catalog, publication B111

• ControlNet Coax Planning and Installation Guide, publication 1786-6.2.1

Publication 1786-IN002A-US-P - May 2000

4 ControlNet Coax BNC2TNC Adapter

Verify Your Package Contents

Be certain that you have these items before you discard any packing material.

D ring

BNC

lock washer

nut

If an item is missing or incorrect, contact your distributor or sales office.

TNC

adapter

Why Use the 1786-BNC2TNC Coax Adapter

Use the BNC2TNC Coax adapter to connect a BNC coax cable segment to a TNC
coax cable segment. With the adapter you can:

• isolate a segment

• install the adapter in a cabinet

• install the adapter in a wall

Publication 1786-IN002A-US-P - May 2000