{"product_id":"allen-bradley-1761-net-aic-aic-advanced-interface-converter","title":"Allen-Bradley 1761-NET-AIC AIC+ Advanced Interface Converter","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  The \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1761-NET-AIC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eAIC+ advanced interface converter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered to provide a reliable, isolated electronic communication link between various networked automation components. Operating as an intelligent protocol and physical layer adapter, the module features built-in electrical isolation to establish point-to-point or multidrop routing across diverse serial networks without risking ground loop faults. By utilizing dual RS-232 pathways combined with a dedicated RS-485 port interface, this device smoothly links controllers, personal computer configurations, operator terminals, and modems across demanding shop floor networks.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple Port Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated architecture offering one RS-485 Phoenix plug connection, an 8-pin mini-DIN RS-232 port, and a conventional 9-pin DB-9 DTE RS-232 communication port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Electrical Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers 500V DC internal electrical isolation boundary limits between all communication ports and the active power supply terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Operational Clocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in communication-rate selector switch supports distinct transmission steps including 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, and 19200 bps, alongside an automated AUTO position mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable Power Sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in DC power-source selector switch allows the module to extract active power directly from a connected MicroLogix controller or use external 24V DC auxiliary block terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Networking Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extends a standard DH-485, DF1, or user network multidrop segment up to 1219 m (4000 ft) with a total allowance of up to 32 nodes per network link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMultidrop DH-485 or DF1 industrial network extensions connecting modular SLC 500 and compact MicroLogix controller nodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIsolation interfaces between local supervisory computer workstations (PC serial COM ports) and high-voltage factory networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed multi-node configurations linking remote PanelView operator graphic terminals to distributed control backplanes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eValue \/ Specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAllen-Bradley \/ Rockwell Automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1761-NET-AIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAIC+ Advanced Interface Converter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e24V DC Power Source Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e20.4 to 28.8V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCurrent Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0 to 120 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInrush Current (Max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e200 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInternal Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e500V DC between all ports and power supply terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSupported Network Protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eDH-485, DF1, or User Network ASCII\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Nodes per Multidrop Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e32 nodes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Network Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1219 m (4000 ft) per multidrop network\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMax. Ganged Multidrop Networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCommunication Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200 bps and AUTO\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Ambient Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e0 to 60 degC (32 to 140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003e-40 to 85 degC (-40 to 175 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eU.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInterface Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription \/ Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS-485 Port (Phoenix Plug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eTerminal 1: Chassis Ground | Terminal 2: Shield | Terminal 3: Common | Terminal 4: B | Terminal 5: A | Terminal 6: Termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS-232 Port (8-pin mini-DIN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePrimary communication connection designed to interface with MicroLogix controllers; capable of drawing internal operational power.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRS-232 Port (DB-9, DTE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eStandard 9-pin serial layout matching personal computer COM channels, PanelView graphic units, modems, or alternative DTE lines.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExternal Power Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.5rem;\"\u003eScrew block connection points for dedicated auxiliary external 24V DC supply lines and structural ground wire runs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eATTENTION: EXPLOSION HAZARD.\u003c\/strong\u003e Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2 environments. Do not replace components or disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the installation area is known to be nonhazardous. Do not operate switches or mating cables while the circuit is live.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the interface converter inside a protective industrial enclosure. All interconnecting data cables must remain housed within the enclosure or be shielded using rigid electrical conduit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIN Rail Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap the converter housing directly onto a standardized top-hat style DIN rail channel, or mount it securely to a backpanel plane using the integrated mounting feet holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Switch Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Position the DC power-source selector switch before activating the lines. Set the switch to EXTERNAL when using independent 24V DC terminal feeds, or set it to CABLE if deriving internal power directly from a MicroLogix 8-pin mini-DIN cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRS-485 Cable Termination:\u003c\/strong\u003e For end-of-line nodes on a daisy-chained RS-485 trunk line using Belden #3106A or #9842 cable, connect a short wire jumper between Terminal 1 (Chassis Ground) and Terminal 2 (Shield) on one end to provide a single, secure earth path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 0.75rem;\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rate Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the communication-rate selector switch set to the AUTO position for standard installations. In environments with severe electromagnetic noise or interference, switch it to manual and set it to match the exact fixed baud rate of the network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCompliance and Certifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUL 1604 Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eC-UL C22.2 No. 213\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClass I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Hazardous Locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE Compliant (Council Directive 89\/336\/EEC EMC \/ Council Directive 73\/23\/EEC Low Voltage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695180935531,"sku":"1761-NET-AIC","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/allen-bradley-1761-net-aic-micrologix-and-slc-communication-adaptor-z0toe1mj3ov_ea878e4d-8e8f-4925-9659-179743b23b9f.jpg?v=1766114284","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/allen-bradley-1761-net-aic-aic-advanced-interface-converter","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}