1788-EN2FFR Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP Linking Device

Description

The 1788-EN2FFR Allen-Bradley Ethernet/IP Linking Device is a member of Allen-Bradley’s 1788 series of industrial network linking solutions, designed to bridge information/control level networks with device level networks for seamless industrial data integration. While direct technical specifications for this model are unavailable, it shares core functionality with similar 1788 series devices, which enable cross-network data access using existing infrastructure to reduce system costs. As an Ethernet/IP-based linking device, it supports high-speed, real-time industrial communication via the Ethernet/IP protocol, a standard for TCP/IP-based industrial automation data exchange. Similar 1788 series devices feature compatibility with diverse network types, and may support connections to fieldbus systems like Foundation Fieldbus or Profibus, with dedicated connectors for each network type (such as RJ45 for Ethernet, specialized connectors for fieldbus networks). Typical technical attributes for comparable 1788 series devices include 10/100 Mbps Ethernet/IP communication speed, operating temperature range of 0 degrees Celsius to 60 degrees Celsius, storage temperature range of -40 degrees Celsius to 85 degrees Celsius, IP20 protection rating (for cabinet-mounted installation), and vibration resistance of 5g at 10 to 500 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6. It is intended for use in industrial automation systems to connect PLCs, sensors, field devices, and human-machine interfaces across different network layers.