{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1715-aentr-communication-adapter","title":"Allen Bradley 1715-AENTR Communication Adapter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAllen Bradley 1715-AENTR Communication Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for redundant EtherNet\/IP communication in 1715 Redundant I\/O networks, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllen Bradley 1715-AENTR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003e1715-AENTR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunication Adapter) provides direct electrical execution between ControlLogix controllers and distributed I\/O assemblies. The adapter supports dual communication channels, DLR and star network topologies, and DIN rail installation for redundant I\/O architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied documentation identifies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1715-AENTR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a fixed catalog number. No official suffix matrix or configurable ordering breakdown is specified in the provided data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1715-AENTR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1715 Redundant I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTopology Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDLR, Star\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-and-Play\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-30 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlLogix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires 1715-A2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEtherNet\/IP Deterministic Network Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1715-AENTR is designed for operation within EtherNet\/IP deterministic network environments. Its dual-channel architecture supports redundant communication paths between the controller and remote I\/O infrastructure. Compatibility with Device Level Ring (DLR) topology permits network fault tolerance through alternate communication paths. Within the 1715 Redundant I\/O platform, the adapter functions as the communication interface between the backplane and Ethernet network while maintaining synchronization across installed I\/O modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the 1715-AENTR support redundant network communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. The adapter provides two communication channels and is intended for redundant I\/O applications using supported EtherNet\/IP network topologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What power input is required for operation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module operates from an 18-30 V DC power source and draws up to 380 mA during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the adapter be installed without a base assembly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. The provided specifications indicate that the communication adapter requires a 1715-A2A base assembly for installation and operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount the adapter on a properly grounded DIN rail according to cabinet installation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerify compatibility between the installed base unit and the required 1715-A2A mounting assembly before energization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoute Ethernet cables separately from high-voltage power conductors to reduce conducted and radiated noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain shield continuity where shielded communication cabling is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm available power supply capacity for the adapter current requirement of 380 mA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect network topology configuration to ensure DLR or star architecture is correctly implemented before commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerform controller-to-adapter communication verification after installation using platform diagnostic tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43455243059290,"sku":"1715-AENTR\/A","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1715-AENTRA2.jpg?v=1780643610","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1715-aentr-communication-adapter","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}