{"product_id":"1786-rpcd-allen-bradley-controlnet-dual-copper-coaxial-repeater-module","title":"1786-RPCD | Allen Bradley | ControlNet Dual Copper Coaxial Repeater Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1786-RPCD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance Coaxial Repeater Module within the ControlNet communication architecture. It extends the physical reach of a ControlNet network by regenerating and re-timing signals across RG6 copper coaxial segments. This module enables complex network layouts and allows for significant distance expansion between nodes. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring your critical industrial network maintains peak signal integrity and zero packet loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Copper Coaxial Repeater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlNet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRG6 Copper Coax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo (2) ControlNet Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackplane Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400 mA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Watts (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 1 km\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1786-RPA\/B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel 1 and Channel 2 Status LEDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIN Rail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopology Flexibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 1786-RPCD breaks the limitations of standard trunk lines. It allows engineers to implement\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar, Linear, and Redundant topologies\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing the versatility needed for complex factory floor layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Network Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module effectively overcomes signal attenuation over distance. By installing the 1786-RPCD, you extend the network reach up to 1km per segment, connecting remote I\/O stations that would otherwise remain out of range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA single 1786-RPA\/B repeater adapter supports up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efour (4) 1786-RPCD modules\u003c\/strong\u003e. This modularity allows you to scale your network infrastructure incrementally as your facility expands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-Time Diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDedicated LED indicators for Channel 1 and Channel 2 provide instant visual verification of link status. This feature accelerates troubleshooting by pinpointing exact segment failures without the need for specialized signal analyzers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Signal Regeneration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike passive splitters, this active module cleans and regenerates the ControlNet waveform. This eliminates jitter and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues common in high-voltage industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix fiber optic and copper repeaters in the same network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can install the 1786-RPCD (Copper) alongside fiber modules (like the 1786-RPFS) on the same 1786-RPA adapter. This allows you to utilize coax for short runs and fiber for long-haul segments or high-noise areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many 1786-RPCD modules can I attach to one adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can mount up to four 1786-RPCD modules to a single 1786-RPA\/B repeater adapter, allowing for extensive network branching from a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this unit a refurbished or surplus item?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We guarantee this 1786-RPCD is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand original. It arrives in factory-sealed packaging to ensure the electronic components meet the manufacturer's strict 2-watt power dissipation and signal timing specs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module receives its 5V DC power directly from the 1786-RPA\/B repeater adapter backplane. 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