{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1784-ktcx15-controlnet-communication-interface-card","title":"Allen-Bradley 1784-KTCX15 ControlNet Communication Interface Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1784-KTCX15\u003c\/strong\u003e is a legacy ControlNet communication interface card designed by Allen-Bradley for integration into industrial computers utilizing ISA or EISA bus architectures. It serves as an active node interface, enabling personal computers running configuration and monitoring software to connect directly to deterministic ControlNet networks for real-time data exchange and device management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Architecture and Bus Interface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card features a standard open-style PC board layout tailored for traditional 16-bit ISA or 32-bit EISA expansion slots. Requiring 16 KB of system memory space, it communicates directly with host PC resources to handle high-speed telegrams and network traffic without heavily burdening the main processor. Maintenance personnel must verify that host systems retain legacy slot support before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNetwork Connectivity and Connectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with dual BNC coaxial connectors, the module supports standard ControlNet trunk cable connections via network taps and redundant media configurations. This physical setup allows engineering workstations to execute scheduled and unscheduled messaging smoothly using compatible software packages such as RSLinx Classic and RSNetWorx for ControlNet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e1784-KTCX15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlNet Communication Interface Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISA \/ EISA 16-bit expansion bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControlNet (5 Mbit\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x BNC coaxial ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-style PC board, mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifecycle Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscontinued by Manufacturer (10\/31\/2012)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What software packages are compatible with the 1784-KTCX15 interface card?A: The card requires legacy configuration and communication software such as RSLinx Classic using the appropriate 1784-KTC driver and RSNetWorx for ControlNet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this communication card be installed in modern PCI or PCIe computer motherboards?A: No, the 1784-KTCX15 is specifically engineered for legacy ISA or EISA expansion slots and cannot be physically or electronically mounted in modern PCI or PCIe slots without specialized hardware bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67147630346355,"sku":"1784-KTCX15","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/1784-KTCX15.png?v=1794202966","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1784-ktcx15-controlnet-communication-interface-card","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}