Allen-Bradley 1756-CNBR ControlLogix ControlNet Redundant Bridge Module | 5 Mbps Dual BNC

The 1756-CNBR is a ControlNet Redundant Bridge module manufactured by Allen-Bradley, the flagship industrial automation brand of Rockwell Automation, and serves as one of the cornerstones of high-availability communication within the 1756 ControlLogix platform. Occupying a single slot in any 1756 ControlLogix chassis, the 1756-CNBR bridges the high-speed ControlLogix backplane to a deterministic ControlNet network running at 5 Mbps, and — unlike the standard 1756-CNB — exposes two independent ControlNet BNC coaxial ports (Channel A and Channel B) that support fully redundant media topology.rockwellautomation.com+1

Functioning simultaneously as a scheduled I/O scanner, unscheduled messaging bridge, and peer-to-peer communication gateway, the 1756-CNBR manages up to 64 bidirectional Logix communication connections across the ControlNet network, supporting rack-optimized and direct I/O exchanges, MSG instructions between controllers, and programming traffic. The module also provides up to 20 unconnected message buffers, and a dedicated RJ45 NAP (network access port) allows a programming workstation to connect to the ControlNet network via a 1786-CP cable without disturbing running I/O traffic.rockwellautomation.com+1

The redundant media architecture of the 1756-CNBR is its defining advantage: if the Channel A trunk line, tap, or connector fails, communication seamlessly continues over Channel B without operator intervention, eliminating the single point of failure that a single-trunk ControlNet segment would otherwise represent. This capability makes the 1756-CNBR the module of choice for continuous-process industries, redundant control systems, and any installation where unplanned network downtime carries unacceptable cost or safety implications.dosupply.com+1

As Rockwell Automation has transitioned the active ControlNet product line to the higher-capacity 1756-CN2R family, the 1756-CNBR remains a critical spare-part item for the thousands of ControlLogix installations worldwide that still depend on it — restoring failed network bridges in minutes, preserving connection scheduling, and protecting the substantial investment embodied in existing ControlLogix and ProcessLogix control infrastructures.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter Name Parameter Value
Product Model 1756-CNBR
Manufacturer Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Product Type ControlNet Redundant Bridge Module
Series / Platform 1756 ControlLogix
Network Ports 2 × ControlNet BNC coaxial (Channel A / Channel B); 1 × NAP RJ45
Transmission Rate 5 Mbps (5000 kbps)
Maximum Nodes Supported 99 nodes per ControlNet network
Logix Communication Connections 40 to 48 (depending on revision and redundancy configuration)
Total Connections Supported 64 maximum
ControlNet Cable 1786-RG6 quad-shield RG6 coaxial
NAP Cable 1786-CP
Current Draw 970 mA @ 5.1V DC; 1.7 mA @ 24V DC
Power Dissipation 5.1 W (17.4 BTU/hr)
Isolation Voltage 30V continuous (basic insulation type, ControlNet A/B to backplane, ControlNet A to ControlNet B)
Slot Width 1 ControlLogix slot
Module Location Chassis based, any slot
Enclosure Type Rating None (open-style) — ControlLogix chassis mounted
Dimensions 140 × 40 × 118 mm (5.51 × 1.57 × 4.65 in)
Weight 0.293 kg (0.64 lbs)
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)
Storage Temperature –40 °C to 85 °C (–40 °F to 185 °F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Vibration / Shock 2 G @ 10–500 Hz vibration; 30 G operating / 50 G non-operating shock
EMC Immunity ESD 6 kV contact / 8 kV air; EFT/B ±3 kV @ 5 kHz; Surge ±2 kV line-earth; Conducted RF 10V rms; Radiated RF 10 V/m
Emissions CISPR 11 Class A
Temperature Code T4A (North America) / T4 (IEC)
Certifications UL Listed, c-UL-us, CE, ATEX, IECEx, China CCC, Australian RCM
Country of Origin United States of America

 

 

Main Features and Advantages

True Redundant Media Architecture: The defining capability of the 1756-CNBR is its dual ControlNet BNC port design, which allows simultaneous connection to two independent coaxial trunk lines (Channel A and Channel B). Should a tap, trunk cable, or connector on either channel fail — or be deliberately disconnected for maintenance — the module transitions seamlessly to the surviving channel with no loss of scheduled I/O or messaging traffic. This media-level redundancy eliminates the single greatest reliability weakness of standard ControlNet installations and underpins the high-availability architecture of redundant ControlLogix systems.rockwellautomation.com+1

Deterministic 5 Mbps ControlNet Communication: Operating at the full 5 Mbps ControlNet data rate, the 1756-CNBR delivers the precise, time-scheduled data delivery that distinguishes ControlNet from event-driven Ethernet architectures. When configured with the host Logix processor and RSNetWorx for ControlNet software, the module participates in a pre-computed network update time (NUT) that guarantees I/O data arrives within a fixed, predictable window — essential for coordinated motion, sequential batch control, and safety-adjacent interlocking.rockwellautomation.com+1

Substantial Connection Budget for Distributed Systems: With up to 64 total connections available (40–48 Logix communication connections depending on revision), the 1756-CNBR supports substantial multi-node deployments — a typical redundant system can comfortably host multiple remote I/O adapters, HMI stations, and controller-to-controller MSG paths simultaneously. Engineers managing connection budgets across large plants can plan system growth with confidence within this envelope.rockwellautomation.com+1

Integrated Network Access Port for Live Diagnostics: A dedicated RJ45 NAP port allows a programming laptop running RSNetWorx or RSLinx to connect directly to the ControlNet network via the 1786-CP cable without interrupting scheduled traffic. This makes commissioning, node addition, and network re-scheduling far faster and safer than approaches requiring temporary disconnection of a trunk line.rockwellautomation.com

Robust Industrial Design for Demanding Environments: Tested to 30 G operating shock, 2 G vibration across the 10–500 Hz band, and 5–95% non-condensing humidity, the 1756-CNBR withstands the electrical noise and mechanical stress typical of process-plant control rooms. Its Class A CISPR 11 emissions profile, 6 kV contact / 8 kV air ESD immunity, and ±3 kV EFT/B resilience on the ControlNet ports keep the module stable even in installations with extensive switching loads and long coaxial runs.rockwellautomation.com

Proven Legacy Platform Reliability: Having served as the ControlLogix ControlNet redundancy standard for nearly two decades, the 1756-CNBR benefits from an exceptionally mature firmware base, exhaustive field validation across every process industry, and extensive Rockwell knowledgebase documentation — making troubleshooting and module replacement straightforward for maintenance engineers encountering the platform for the first time.dosupply.com+1

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