The Allen-Bradley 1786-RPA/B, also cataloged as the 1786-RPA Repeater Adaptor, operates as a dedicated hardware component for network physical-layer conversion within ControlNet System networks.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | 1786-RPA/B |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.44 lbs (0.20 kg) |
| Dimensions | Standard 1786 series open-style module |
| Operating Temp | 0 deg C to +60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Power consumption, max: 16.8 W; Power dissipation, max: 8.8 W |
| Input Voltage Range | 18-36 V DC (24 V DC nominal, SELV/PELV compliant) |
| Input Current Rating | 700 mA @ 24 V DC maximum |
| Backplane Output Current | 1.6 A @ 5 V DC maximum |
| Isolation Voltage | Functional Insulation Type, ControlNet to System |
| Terminal Wire Size | 0.21-3.3 mm2 (24-12 AWG) solid/stranded copper rated @ 105 deg C |
| Terminal Block Torque | 0.6-0.8 Nm (5.3-7.0 lb-in) on Power RTB |
| Wiring Category | Category 2 on power ports; Category 2 on ControlNet ports |
| Temperature Code | T5 (North American, IECEx, ATEX) |
| Mounting Style | DIN rail mounting |
The Allen-Bradley 1786-RPA/B establishes the localized backplane structure required to anchor and power downstream media modules like the 1786-RPFM fiber optic links. While providing data serialization for ControlNet protocols, this adapter operates alongside hybrid factory plants utilizing Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks. The internal 1.6 A @ 5 V DC bus capacity dictates the local I/O density scaling limits of attached transceiver nodes. This power constraint requires calculated cross-loading budgets to ensure signal delay variables stay within the strict deterministic boundaries of the host control loop.
Q: What are the specific power supply regulation limits for the 1786-RPA/B?
A: The module requires an external input voltage between 18 and 36 V DC. For applications within the United States, a certified Class 2 power supply per NEC Article 725 must be utilized. For international installations, an isolated Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) or Protected Extra Low Voltage (PELV) power supply is mandated to guarantee single fault voltage limitations below 60 V DC.
Q: Does this repeater adapter module contain internal channel isolation?
A: The module features Functional Insulation Type separation between the ControlNet network circuitry and the internal system logic. It does not provide galvanic separation for overlapping power systems outside of its designated SELV/PELV input boundaries.
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