ABB NCNA-01 ControlNet Adapter Module Installation Guide

This document is the installation and start-up guide for the ABB Drives ControlNet Adapter module NCNA-01. It provides safety instructions for installing and operating the module. It also reminds users to follow the complete safety instructions of the specific drive they are working on.


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Brand
ABB
Category
Automation control Equipment
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
41
File format
PDF
File size
458 KB
Published
22 March, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This guide provides all the information needed to install and commission the ABB NCNA-01 ControlNet Adapter Module. It begins with safety instructions, then details mechanical mounting options, electrical wiring, earthing, and node address selection. The document also explains how to configure the module, program the drive, and use the ControlNet communication features.

Appendices give technical data such as enclosure dimensions, power consumption, bus length limits, and ambient operating, storage, and transportation conditions. The guide is intended for qualified electricians and engineers responsible for integrating the module with ABB drives in industrial automation systems.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Safety Instructions
  • Mechanical Installation
  • Electrical Installation
  • Programming
  • Communication
  • Fault Tracing
  • Technical Data
  • Ambient Conditions

Specifications

Enclosure dimensions93 × 35 × 76.5 mm (H × W × D)
IP ratingIP20
Current consumption160 mA at 24 V DC
Maximum bus length (RG‑6 coax)250 m (48 nodes), 1000 m (2 nodes), 5000 m with repeaters
Transfer rate5 MBit/s
Operating temperature range0 °C to +50 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to +70 °C

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum bus length for the NCNA-01 using RG‑6 coaxial cable?

The NCNA-01 supports up to 250 m for 48 nodes, 1000 m for 2 nodes, or 5000 m when repeaters are used.

What power supply does the NCNA-01 require?

It operates from a 24 V DC supply and draws 160 mA.

What is the IP protection rating of the NCNA-01 enclosure?

The enclosure is rated IP20.

What are the ambient operating temperature limits for the NCNA-01?

The module can operate in temperatures from 0 °C up to +50 °C.

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