Prosoft A-CNR ControlNet Router

The A-CNR ControlNet Router provides an efficient method of bridging between

ControlNet and Ethernet networks. The module provides intelligent routing between

EtherNet/IP™ or Modbus TCP/IP® and a ControlNet network. The module can be

configured as a ControlNet Target or an Originator. As a ControlNet target, a Logix

controller can own the ControlNet router using a scheduled connection. As a ControlNet

originator, the module can be configured to own ControlNet I/O or exchange data with up

to 10 ControlNet devices.

The router can also be configured as a PCCC Client (allows the module to emulate a

PLC5 or SLC5 providing legacy interface to PanelViews), EtherNet/IP target or originator,

and as Modbus TCP/IP client or server.

As an EtherNet/IP target, a Logix controller can own the router using a Class 1

connection. As an EtherNet/IP originator, the router supports class 1 connection or

explicit messaging.

As a Modbus TCP/IP client, the router can map ControlNet data to Modbus registers for

exchange with Modbus TCP/IP servers. As a Modbus TCP/IP server, the router can

exchange the ControlNet data with Modbus TCP/IP clients.

The I/O data can be accessed via Ethernet using either the PCCC or EtherNet/IP or

Modbus TCP/IP protocols. The support for PCCC protocol allows the router to emulate

user-defined PLC5-type data files data simplifying the migration to Ethernet-only

PanelViews. The router also provides a range of statistics on Ethernet and ControlNet to

assist with fault finding.

A built-in webserver provides detailed diagnostics of system configuration and operation,

including the display of ControlNet operation and communication statistics, without the

need for any additional software.

Features

 Own ControlNet I/O enabling the migration from legacy Logix systems/controllers to

newer EtherNet/IP Logix platforms, without replacing the existing ControlNet I/O.

 Can be configured as a ControlNet Target or Originator.

 Can operate as ControlNet Keeper.

 Supports Promiscuous Capture mode allowing the ControlNet Router to capture all traffic

on the ControlNet network.

 Can be configured as an EtherNet/IP Target or Originator.

 Can be configured as a Modbus TCP/IP Client to exchange ControlNet data with Modbus

TCP/IP servers.

 Can be configured as Modbus TCP/IP Server to exchange ControlNet data with Modbus

TCP/IP clients.

 Connect Ethernet-only PanelViews to Logix via ControlNet.

 Supports Scheduled & Unscheduled ControlNet for PanelViews.

 Program Logix controllers via ControlNet.

 Supports Redundant ControlNet and Ethernet.

 Advanced Diagnostics, including packet capture and webserver.