{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1788-en2dn-devicenet-ethernet-linking-device","title":"Allen-Bradley 1788-EN2DN DeviceNet Ethernet Linking Device","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Allen-Bradley\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-EN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an industrial communication linking device designed to bridge Ethernet\/IP networks with DeviceNet field-level systems. It functions as a protocol gateway, enabling seamless data exchange between high-level Ethernet control architectures and lower-level DeviceNet device networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module is part of the Allen-Bradley 1788 linking device family and is widely used in distributed automation systems where legacy DeviceNet devices must be integrated into modern Ethernet-based control infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Functions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConverts communication between Ethernet\/IP and DeviceNet networks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports integration of up to 63 DeviceNet slave nodes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnables bidirectional data exchange between control and field layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides real-time industrial network bridging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActs as a protocol translator between heterogeneous automation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports standard industrial communication timing and synchronization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-EN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1788 Linking Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet to DeviceNet Linking Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet\/IP, DeviceNet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\/100 Mbps Auto-Negotiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 63 Nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RJ45 Ethernet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × DeviceNet Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–30 VDC (24 VDC nominal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet Current Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Power Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mA @ 24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-Style Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Vibration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 g (10–500 Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Shock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–0.8 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Role and Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-EN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a communication bridge between modern Ethernet-based control systems and legacy DeviceNet field networks. It allows existing DeviceNet devices to remain operational while being integrated into Ethernet\/IP supervisory systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reduces the need for full system replacement and supports phased migration strategies in industrial automation environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegacy DeviceNet system integration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthernet\/IP migration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial network modernization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine retrofit and upgrade systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistributed I\/O communication bridging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-protocol automation architectures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory network expansion projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many DeviceNet devices can be connected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports up to 63 DeviceNet slave nodes on a single network segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this device support full Ethernet\/IP communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it provides native Ethernet\/IP connectivity for integration into modern control networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a fully enclosed module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1788-EN2DN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an open-style device intended for installation within control panels or enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43353487376474,"sku":"1788-EN2DN","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/1788-EN2DN2.jpg?v=1778565367","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1788-en2dn-devicenet-ethernet-linking-device","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}