1756-en3tr_a_controllogix_ethernet_bridge_module

The 1756-EN3TR is an EtherNet/IP communication bridge module for the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform, manufactured by Rockwell Automation. It is the high-capacity motion variant within the ControlLogix EtherNet/IP module family, distinguished by its ability to support up to 128 integrated motion axes over the network while providing dual-port redundancy for critical communication paths. The 1756-EN3TR occupies a single slot in any 1756 chassis and serves as the primary network interface between the ControlLogix controller and distributed I/O, drives, and peer controllers on an EtherNet/IP network.

Functionally, the 1756-EN3TR performs the same core communication duties as the 1756-EN2TR—dual RJ45 ports, support for Device Level Ring (DLR) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP), and high connection counts—but adds extended Integrated Motion capability that makes it the specified module for motion-intensive applications . In a ControlLogix architecture, the 1756-EN3TR handles both explicit messaging for configuration and diagnostics and implicit I/O connections for real-time data exchange, while its motion support allows the controller to coordinate servo drives and other motion devices across the same network infrastructure used for standard I/O. The module is designed for installations where a single EtherNet/IP network must carry both motion and standard control traffic without compromising determinism.

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Description

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name Parameter Value
Product Model 1756-EN3TR
Manufacturer Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
Product Type ControlLogix EtherNet/IP Communication Module
Ethernet Ports 2 × RJ45, 10/100 Mbps
Integrated Motion Axes Up to 128
Maximum TCP Connections 128
Maximum CIP Connections 256
Backplane Current (5.1V DC) 1 A
Backplane Current (24V DC) 3 mA
Power Dissipation 5.1 W
Thermal Dissipation 17.4 BTU/hr
Isolation Voltage 30V continuous (Ethernet to backplane); tested at 980V AC for 60s
Operating Temperature 0…60 °C (32…140 °F)
Slot Width 1
Enclosure Rating None (open-style)
Certifications ATEX/IECEx Ex nA IIC T4 Gc; ABS Marine approved

 

Main Features and Advantages

Extended Integrated Motion capacity: The defining advantage of the 1756-EN3TR over the standard 1756-EN2TR is its motion axis support. While the EN2TR handles standard EtherNet/IP I/O and messaging, the 1756-EN3TR extends the platform to coordinate up to 128 integrated motion axes on the same network . This capability allows machine builders and system integrators to consolidate motion and standard control traffic onto a single EtherNet/IP infrastructure, reducing cabling complexity and eliminating the need for separate motion networks in applications ranging from packaging machinery to material handling systems.

Dual-port redundancy with DLR and PRP support: The 1756-EN3TR provides two RJ45 Ethernet ports that support both Device Level Ring and Parallel Redundancy Protocol topologies . DLR allows the module to participate in a ring network where a single cable break does not disrupt communication—the ring supervisor detects the fault and redirects traffic through the alternate path. PRP provides seamless redundancy by transmitting duplicate frames over two independent networks simultaneously. These redundancy options make the 1756-EN3TR suitable for continuous-process applications where network availability directly affects production uptime.

High connection density for complex architectures: With support for 128 TCP connections and 256 CIP connections, the 1756-EN3TR can manage communication with a large number of devices—remote I/O adapters, drives, HMIs, and peer controllers—without requiring additional communication modules . This connection capacity is particularly valuable in large ControlLogix systems where a single chassis serves as the central controller for an entire production line or process area.

Marine and hazardous location certifications: The 1756-EN3TR carries ABS Marine approval for monitoring and control systems on vessels with DPS, ACC, and ACCU notations, as well as ATEX/IECEx certification for Zone 2 hazardous locations (Ex nA IIC T4 Gc) . These certifications extend the module’s applicability to offshore platforms, marine vessels, and industrial environments where flammable atmospheres may be present under abnormal conditions.

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