Spartan10 Member S Join Date Jun 2008 Location Cleveland Posts 13 Jul 16, 2008 #1 Can a CompactLogix Ethernet module (1768-ENBT) be used as an adapter in a remote rack without requiring a processor in the remote rack? Thanks.
Can a CompactLogix Ethernet module (1768-ENBT) be used as an adapter in a remote rack without requiring a processor in the remote rack? Thanks.
LJBMatt Member L Join Date Apr 2004 Location Dayton, OH Posts 430 Jul 16, 2008 #2 I'm not sure that it can. I believe the 1768-enbt card is strictly for use with the L43 processor. I do know that the 1769-ADN (devicenet adapter) card works well for remote racks that i've used in many instances.
I'm not sure that it can. I believe the 1768-enbt card is strictly for use with the L43 processor. I do know that the 1769-ADN (devicenet adapter) card works well for remote racks that i've used in many instances.
PGilbert Member P Join Date Jul 2008 Location Ohio Posts 36 Jul 16, 2008 #3 No, the 1768-ENBT cannot function as a remote I/O adapter. The 1768 I/O requires a 1768 CompactLogix processor. LJBMatt is right - for remote Compact I/O, you can use DeviceNet (1769-SDN / ADN) or get Flex or Point I/O on Ethernet or ControlNet.
No, the 1768-ENBT cannot function as a remote I/O adapter. The 1768 I/O requires a 1768 CompactLogix processor. LJBMatt is right - for remote Compact I/O, you can use DeviceNet (1769-SDN / ADN) or get Flex or Point I/O on Ethernet or ControlNet.
Spartan10 Member OP S Join Date Jun 2008 Location Cleveland Posts 13 Jul 16, 2008 #4 Thanks. I couldn't find any info saying that it could be a remote adapter, but wanted to make sure.