Features:
- Compliant with PCI revision 2.2, supporting 5V and 3.3V signaling, 32-bit and 64-bit slots, and PCI-X slots (but not PCI Express).
- Provides drivers for Windows XP (SP1+), Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows 98, and Windows Me with RSLinx 2.42.00+.
- Operates from 0 to 55 °C, withstands 2g vibration, 30g operating shock, 6kV ESD contact discharge, and 10V/m radiated RF immunity.
The 1784-PCIC eliminates installation guesswork by working with both 5V and 3.3V PCI slots, as well as 32-bit and 64-bit slots, plus PCI-X slots. However, the 1784-PCIC explicitly warns against PCI Express slots, preventing costly installation errors and hardware damage.
The 1784-PCIC allows older factory PCs running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP to connect to modern ControlNet networks. By requiring only RSLinx 2.42.00+, the 1784-PCIC protects capital investment in legacy control systems without forcing expensive OS upgrades.
The 1784-PCIC survives harsh factory conditions with an operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C and 5-95% noncondensing humidity. It tolerates 2g vibration and 30g shocks, plus 6kV ESD and 10V/m RF immunity, ensuring reliable ControlNet communication in electrically noisy environments.
The 1784-PCIC Allen-Bradley Communication Interface Card may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Allen-Bradley 1784-PCIC Communication
Interface Card Manuals,
Datasheets, Drivers, Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
shown in USD.
Allen-Bradley 1784-PCIC Communication Interface Card Specs
General
- Manufacturer Allen-Bradley
- Model 1784-PCIC
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
1784-PCICS,1784-PCICL,1784-PKTCS
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are
shown in USD.
- Software Controller (SoftLogix): Serves as the communication interface for the SoftLogix 5800 controller, enabling computers to control ControlNet I/O like a physical PLC.
- Data Acquisition and HMI/SCADA: Used for high-performance data acquisition servers (such as RSLinx Classic nodes), providing faster data refresh rates than serial interfaces.
- Network Management and Configuration: Engineers use laptops or workstations with this card installed to schedule and diagnose the entire network through RSNetWorx for ControlNet.
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES): Bridges ControlNet data at the production line level directly to enterprise-level management systems.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Complies with CE marking requirements and supports EN 50081-2 (xIndustrial Emissions) and EN 50082-2 (Industrial Immunity) standards.
- Safety Certifications: UL certified (USA) and CSA certified (Canada).
- Environmental Standards: Complies with C-Tick (RCM) certification for the Australian and New Zealand markets.
- Slot Support: Supports standard 5V PCI slots.
- Redundancy Support: Features dual BNC interfaces, fully supporting ControlNet media redundancy.
- Operating Systems: Primarily supports Windows 2000, XP, and Windows 7 (specific driver versions required). Note: In modern systems such as Windows 10/11, due to driver limitations, a USB version of the 1784-U2CN is typically required as an alternative.
- Network Connectivity:Can communicate with any ControlNet device (such as 1756-CN2R, 1794-ACNR, 1734-ACNR) for point-to-point or multipoint communication.