Allen Bradley 1784-PKTX PCI Network Interface Card

Overview
The Allen-Bradley 1784-PKTX is a PCI-based industrial network interface card designed for Data Highway Plus (DH+) and compatible industrial communication applications. It enables stable and efficient data exchange between a host computer and legacy automation networks, supporting PLC programming, monitoring, and system diagnostics in industrial environments.

General Information
Part Number: 1784-PKTX

Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)

Brand: Allen-Bradley

Country of Origin: USA

Series: 1784 Communication Interface Cards

Type: PCI Network Interface Card

Installation: PCI bus expansion slot

Function: Provides DH+ network connectivity for industrial PCs

Application: PLC communication, diagnostics, and industrial system integration

Power Specifications
Supply Source: Powered directly from PCI backplane

Operating Voltage: +5 V DC (PCI bus supply)

Power Consumption: Low power consumption (< 5 W typical)

Protection: Electrical isolation and industrial surge protection

Status Indicators: LED indicators for network status and communication activity

Communication & Interface
Network Protocol: Data Highway Plus (DH+)

Interface Type: PCI card with external industrial communication cable

Data Rate: Up to DH+ standard communication speed

Functionality: Real-time PLC communication, peer-to-peer data exchange, system monitoring

Diagnostics: Network fault detection and communication status monitoring

Configuration: Software-based configuration via industrial automation tools

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0 to +60 °C

Storage Temperature: −40 to +85 °C

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Vibration Resistance: Industrial-grade vibration tolerance

Protection Level: Designed for industrial control cabinet environments

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 165 × 20 × 107 mm

Weight: 0.23 kg

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