1786-RG6F

The Rockwell Automation 1786-RG6F cable can be 2 different types of a coaxial cable: the standard cable and high-flex coax cable for use in ControlNet Industrial Networks. One of the differences between one and the other type of cable is that the high-flex coax cable is easier to install in those difficult trajectories that are common in some industrial facilities. The standard coax cable for ControlNet is identified by adding a letter “A” to the catalog number and the high-flex coax cable is identified by adding a letter “B.” Another difference between both types of 1786-RG6F coax cables is the higher attenuation of the high-flex coax cable when compared to the standard coax cable, which means that when the high-flex cable is being used, the total distance between the devices that it connects should be reduced.

The Rockwell Automation 1786-RG6F ControlNet coax cable should be stored at a dry, ventilated space, with temperatures ranging from -40 to 85 degrees Celsius (-40 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit). When operating, the temperature should be between 0 and 60 degrees Celsius (32 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit). For the proper installation of the Rockwell Automation 1786-RG6F ControlNet coax cable control, the manufacturer recommends the use of the ControlNet Coax Toolkit, which is available under the catalog number 1786-CTK. To calculate the total cable length of given a ControlNet segment, the users should add all the trunk-cable sections distances. The trajectories should be measured, not just straight distances from connection Point A to connection Point B. The vertical dimensions as well as the horizontal dimensions should be considered. Only certified technicians should be allowed to install new ControlNet coax cable segments to guarantee proper deployment.