Use the Bulletin 1797 FLEX Ex™ communication module and FLEX Ex I/O installed in the hazardous area to gather data at its origin and transport it to the safe area with minimal wiring. ControlNet™ Ex connectivity leverages the diagnostic capabilities and determinism of the ControlNet network for intrinsic safety (IS) applications. FLEX Ex is also compatible with standard FLEX™ I/O communication modules for connectivity to DeviceNet™, Universal Remote I/O, and EtherNet/IP™ networks.

Features

• Provides ControlNet™ Ex network connectivity for the hazardous area
• Supports up to eight I/O modules for a maximum of 128 I/O points
• Includes built-in power supply
• You can isolate ControlNet segments in the hazardous and safe areas using the 1797 ControlNet Ex Coax-to-Fiber Media Port Adapter or the 1797 Coax Barrier
• Additional Communication Options
• You can use 1794 FLEX™ I/O communication interfaces in a FLEX Ex system for connectivity to standard ControlNet, DeviceNet™, Universal Remote I/O, and EtherNet/IP™ networks
• This option requires use of the 1797 Bus Isolator Pair

Products

• 1797 ConrtrolNet Ex Communication Interface